Communication Journalism BA Multimedia Reporting

Georgia State’s Multimedia Reporting concentration is strongly connected to practical journalism, giving students opportunities to move beyond classroom theory and create content in professional-style environments. Students can work through the required practicum, internships, student media and GSUTV, while the Journalism Lab and Communication Lab provide targeted support in reporting, AP style, writing, editing and video production. Atlanta’s position as a major media hub also places students close to professional media organizations and industry networks:

• JOUR 4030 Practicum: The Multimedia Reporting concentration includes a required practicum, giving students structured experiential learning as part of their major.

• JOUR 4980 Internship: Eligible journalism students can earn academic credit through an approved internship, applying their academic knowledge to professional projects and observing working media professionals.

• GSUTV: Georgia State’s television operation, developed in partnership with Georgia Public Broadcasting, gives students hands-on experience creating broadcast content. Students receive practical training in lighting, shooting, program development and editing and produce original content for cable, broadcast and digital platforms.

• Journalism Lab: Undergraduate journalism students receive support with rough-draft reviews, grammar, AP style writing and video production, helping them strengthen the quality and professionalism of their work.

• The Signal: Georgia State’s student newspaper provides a professional newspaper environment where students can work as reporters, creators and leaders while producing news for the university community.

• Neo Network: This student-run media network provides training and hands-on experience for students interested in broadcast journalism and production.

• Album 88: Georgia State’s student-programmed radio station gives students an opportunity to gain experience in radio and audio media.

• Atlanta Press Club: The department’s connection with the Atlanta Press Club provides journalism students with professional networking opportunities and programs such as its summer internship placement program and “Get the Scoop” events.

• Industry Connections: The Department of Communication maintains partnerships with organizations including CNN, the Atlanta Film Festival, the Atlanta Press Club and numerous media companies, creating opportunities for internships, networking and career development.

Graduates of the Journalism B.A. can enter a broad media landscape because the program develops research, writing, reporting, multimedia production and communication skills rather than preparing students for only one type of media job. Georgia State specifically highlights opportunities across journalism, broadcast media, public relations and content-focused roles, with Atlanta providing access to major media employers such as CNN and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution:

• Reporter / Multimedia Journalist: Research, report and produce stories across print, digital, audio and video platforms.

• Broadcast Journalist / News Producer: Apply reporting, production and multimedia skills to television, radio and digital news environments.

• Digital Content Producer / Editor: Use research, writing and digital publishing skills to develop content for media organizations, companies and organizations.

• Public Relations & Communications Specialist: Apply journalism’s research, writing, communication and deadline-management skills to corporate, nonprofit or agency communication roles.

• University Career Services: Students can use Georgia State’s career resources, including Handshake, which connects students with more than 5,000 employers offering full-time, part-time, internship and co-op opportunities.

• Career Data & Steppingblocks: Georgia State provides students with access to Steppingblocks, allowing them to explore GSU-specific and national employment data, salary forecasts, employers and career pathways.

• Internship Support: The Department of Communication facilitates academic-credit internships where students complete professional projects and apply their journalism knowledge in real workplace settings.

• Atlanta Media Network: Partnerships with CNN, the Atlanta Press Club, the Atlanta Film Festival and dozens of media companies create opportunities for professional networking, internships and career advancement.

• Employment Environment: Georgia State identifies Atlanta as a major media market and notes that the metropolitan area is home to major employers including CNN, WebMD and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The university also reports that more than 15,000 public relations professionals work across agencies, corporate communication and nonprofit organizations in the metro area.

• Graduate Outcomes: Georgia State’s Communication department reports alumni working across media communication outlets as well as marketing, hospitality, tourism, business and finance, demonstrating the transferability of communication and journalism skills across industries.

Employment & Salary Information: Georgia State provides major-specific employment and salary exploration through Steppingblocks rather than publishing a fixed salary figure for this B.A. on the public program page. Students can use the university’s platform to examine current GSU-specific employment outcomes and salary data by career field.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing the B.A. in Journalism, students can continue into graduate-level study at Georgia State, including the M.A. in Communication Studies, M.A. in Digital Media Strategies, M.A. in Mass Communication and Ph.D. in Public Communication. These pathways can support further specialization in areas such as digital media, journalism studies, strategic communication, media research, public relations and advanced communication practice.