From investigative reporting and sharp news writing to engaging digital storytelling, you'll master essential journalism skills guided by experienced industry professionals. Learn to produce compelling multimedia content—blending text, visuals, audio, and video—to tell stories that resonate with diverse audiences. Whether reporting on breaking news or crafting in-depth features, you'll build expertise in creating meaningful narratives that inform, engage, and inspire.
Our hands-on curriculum gives you immediate access to state-of-the-art tools and industry-standard software, enabling you to experiment, innovate, and find your voice across multiple media channels. Through CrimsonWire, our student-run digital news platform, you'll gain practical experience in digital publishing, social media management, multimedia production, and visual communication, ensuring you're prepared to excel from day one of your journalism career.
Beyond classroom learning, our students frequently secure internships with respected media organizations and newsrooms nationwide, allowing you to sharpen your skills in real-world environments. Through internships, workshops, and mentorship from leading professionals, you'll build a dynamic portfolio showcasing your talents in reporting, multimedia content creation, and audience engagement.
By graduation, you'll be ready to step into roles as a digital journalist, social media strategist, investigative reporter, or multimedia producer. At NMSU, you won't just learn journalism—you'll become a versatile communicator prepared to deliver the stories that matter most, across every platform.
Join NMSU’s Multimedia Journalism program and bring meaningful storytelling to life—wherever your audience is, you'll meet them there.