Program Overview
When you major in Media Communication, you gain knowledge and skills in writing, reporting, public speaking and meeting deadlines – all skills that prepare you well for the real world, no matter your path. With a Media Communication degree, you can become a reporter, a TV anchor, a writer, an editor or a producer, and you’ll also be poised for success in digital media, marketing, public relations, corporate communications and law.
Fast Facts
- You’ll receive an iPad, keyboard, microphone and selected apps. This equipment is used throughout your time in the program. The Media Communication major is iPad based.
- You can produce shows for WCBR, the internet radio station. You’ll take classroom trips to media networks such as CBS, NBC and WBGO Radio.
- Bloomfield College students have attended the IBS Radio Conference in New York City and have been finalists for awards in the categories of ” Best Celebrity Artist Interview”, “Best Specialty Show”, “Best Public Affairs Show” and “Best Interview Show.”
- Bloomfield grads have won documentary film awards and have had their videos featured on non-profit organization websites and conferences.
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Career Options
- Reporter or TV anchor: Median pay $38,870 per year. Journalists inform the public about news and events. They report the news for newspapers, magazines, websites, television, radio and even social media.
- Producer: Median pay $70,950 per year. Producers create television shows, newscasts, movies, live theater, commercials and other productions. They interpret a writer’s script to inform or entertain an audience.
- Writer: Median pay $61,240 per year. Writers develop written content for advertisements, books, magazines, movie and television scripts, songs, blogs and other types of media.
- Editor: Median pay $57,210 per year. Editors plan, review and revise content for publication.
- Public relations specialist: Median pay $58,020 per year. Public relations specialists create and maintain a favorable public image for the organization they represent. They design media releases to shape public perception of their organization and to increase awareness.