The headline today: "The face of journalism is changing as fast as new events occur, but good storytelling and solid research remain essential." Journalists must adapt to new means of delivering the news. Earn a competitive edge with reporting, writing and editing skills for online, television, radio and print within this ever-evolving industry.
Find your career
Students are prepared to work in radio, television, newspaper, magazine and online newsrooms.
Graduates find work as writers, reporters, photographers, editors, freelancers, web content providers, editorial assistants, videographers, program hosts and news anchors.
The skills developed in this program can also lead to careers in public and media relations, and educational, training or industrial video production.
Our grads get great jobs
Anchor/Reporter, CTV News Kitchener-Waterloo
Kingston Editor, Fine Lifestyles and Fine Homes
Multimedia Journalist, Kingston Whig-Standard
Content Producer, Station 14, Kingston
Multimedia Journalist, Metro land Media Group Ltd.
Anchor/Reporter, Quintet Broadcasting Ltd.
Reporter/Photographer, Sun Media/Post media Network
Announcer/Reporter, Moose FM Bancroft
Reporter/Anchor, CTV News Winnipeg
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Is it for you?
Journalists often walk a complex line between getting a story first, and getting it right. To succeed in journalism, you need:
An inquisitive mind
Strong writing and storytelling skills
The ability to work to tight deadlines
Perseverance
Experiential learning
Get a well-rounded set of skills in our all-platform newsroom in Loyalist’s new Digital Media Centre. You will:
Develop hands-on skills in research, writing and interviewing.
Use digital tools and apps for gathering and sharing stories, video, social media and interactive journalism.
Create newscasts for the federally licensed College radio station, 91X.
Work with a team of student reporters, ENG shooters, producers, anchors and editors to produce a web-based television newscast.
Publish original work for the student-produced community online news service, QNet News.
Learn with guest speakers from the community and from large market radio stations, newspapers and TV networks.
Cap off your studies with on-the-job experience during an eight-week field placement. Placements have been completed at newsgathering organizations across the country including the Winnipeg Free Press, Windsor Star, Brace Bridge Examiner/Graven Hurst Banner, CHEX-TV and CTV.
Turn your diploma into a degree
Many universities across Canada and abroad will provide credit recognition for your diploma studies at Loyalist. The following is a list of agreements that are currently in place. There are many more options, and new agreements are added annually. Contact your university of choice to make individual arrangements.
Algoma University – B.A.; B.B.A.; B.Sc.; Bach. Computer Science
Brock University – various
Davenport University – Bachelor of Arts in General Business
Griffith University – Bachelor of Journalism or Bachelor of Communication
Humber College – Bachelor of Journalism
Lake head University – various
Laurentian University – various