Journalism and Sports Media
Journalism and Sports Media
The Journalism and Sports Media emphasis provides students with the skills and expertise needed to succeed in the fast-paced and competitive world of news and sports media.
Students in this communications emphasis develop mastery in working with people to present news or sports news and information, content, and features in a way that accurately reflects the world we live in. Students will gain skills in analytical thinking, effective writing, interviewing, videography, visual design, and content creation, enabling them to present clear and compelling non-fiction stories in words, sounds, and images.
To ensure a well-rounded education, students are encouraged to earn more than 60 percent of their credits in other departments. With a foundation in communication theory, media writing, visual design, law, and ethics, students can concentrate their interests in either traditional journalism or sports media.
Our program is centered around a laddered series of courses in writing, digital strategies, content creation, non-fiction storytelling, and visual design. The Universe, BYU's multimedia news and sports media platform, serves as a state-of-the-art laboratory where both journalism and sports media students can apply what they've learned in the classroom to real-world scenarios.
In our newsroom, students have access to top-of-the-line equipment, including writing space, digital editing, studio sets, video equipment, and automated production equipment. Journalism students cover news events related to BYU that are important to a worldwide audience, while sports media students focus on covering BYU's sports teams, providing valuable experience for those pursuing careers in news and sports media.
Our faculty includes renowned professors and staff who emphasize the importance of student-run news outlets in preparing students for the journalism and sports media industries. "Our goal is to provide a platform for students to practice and perfect their skills in digital news production or sports media," Miles Romney, a Journalism and Sports Media professor said. "Through our digital news courses, students have the opportunity to gain real-world experience in a safe and supportive environment, preparing them for the fast-paced and competitive world of journalism or sports media."
Our graduates are highly sought after by top national, regional, and local news organizations. They've been hired as writers, editors, producers, reporters, and anchors. Sports media graduates have landed positions at national sports networks, professional sports teams, and top collegiate sports departments, working as sports anchors, producers, photographers, videographers, graphic designers, and audio engineers. In other cases, graduates use the degree to launch careers in marketing or other corporate communication roles or as a launch pad to graduate school.
At BYU's School of Communications, students will have the opportunity to gain the skills and experience needed to make a meaningful impact in their community and in the industry. With our emphasis on real-world experience and state-of-the-art facilities, graduates are well-equipped to succeed in the fast-paced world of journalism and sports media. Apply today and start on the path to a fulfilling and rewarding career in non-fiction storytelling!