Program Overview
The Magazine, News, and Digital Journalism Master's program at Syracuse University equips students with exceptional reporting, writing, and multimedia skills for diverse platforms. Led by award-winning faculty, the program emphasizes core journalistic principles, digital storytelling techniques, and hands-on practice. Graduates are well-prepared for successful careers in magazine, news, and digital journalism, with opportunities for internships and connections with industry professionals.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The Magazine, News, and Digital Journalism Master's program at the Newhouse School at Syracuse University prepares students to reach diverse audiences effectively. It imparts essential skills in reporting, writing, and multimedia content creation for various platforms.
Objectives:
- Develop expertise in finding, researching, investigating, and pitching stories.
- Master writing techniques to convey facts and narratives compellingly.
- Enhance multimedia skills for effective storytelling across different mediums.
- Emphasize core journalistic skills: interviewing, reporting, editing, and writing.
Program Description:
- A 12-month program focused on honing reporting and writing skills for multiple media platforms.
- Covers long-form investigative pieces and succinct news coverage.
- Emphasizes digital journalism techniques for accessible storytelling.
- Includes technical skills (writing, editing) and planning, interviewing, and storytelling fundamentals.
- Develops understanding of pace, structure, and the creation of compelling scenes.
Teaching:
Teaching Methods:
- Hands-on approach with extensive practice in journalistic skills.
Faculty:
- Award-winning faculty with industry experience.
- Professors from renowned publications like Marie Claire, NPR, Washington Post, Slate, GQ, and New York Times Magazine.
Unique Approaches:
- Newhouse Diversity News Fellowship: Supports minority students with generous awards.
- Sports Media and Communications (SMC) track: Catered to aspiring sports journalists, covering sports writing, production, play-by-play, anchoring, and documentary production.
Careers:
Potential Career Paths:
- Magazine, news, and digital publications
- Wire services
- Modern journalists with a comprehensive skill set for diverse roles.
Opportunities:
- Internship opportunities with media organizations.
- Connections with industry professionals through faculty and guest speakers.
Outcomes:
- Newhouse students consistently win top honors in journalism competitions (Hearst, Pinnacle, Mark of Excellence).
- Graduates are well-prepared for successful careers in journalism.
