Broadcast Journalism: Making Content

Step into the newsroom and discover the fast-paced world of television journalism while creating your own news program from the ground up.

The red light is on, the cameras are rolling, and it's time for Exploration Now—the campus news show created by students, for students. From covering the latest trends sweeping social media to reporting on campus events and student and staff segments, you and your newsroom team must decide what stories will capture your audience's attention. But journalism isn't just about reading from a teleprompter—it's about finding the stories that matter to your audience, conducting engaging interviews, and presenting information in ways that both inform and sometimes entertain. With limited airtime and countless potential segments, every decision shapes your show. Can your team create a news program that's both credible and compelling enough to keep viewers coming back for more?