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Tell Compelling Stories in Front of the Camera or Behind the Scenes with a Broadcast Journalism Degree

As the world continues to turn to radio, television and other electronic media for information, media outlets will need journalists with the knowledge, skills and techniques to use these channels effectively. If you want to research, investigate and report on news and current events, a broadcast journalism degree is for you. At TROY, you'll earn your degree through the Hall School of Journalism and Communication, home to one of the top broadcast journalism programs in Alabama and the nation. Whether you picture yourself anchoring the evening news or working behind the scenes to produce it, TROY's program is built to prepare you for both sides of the camera.

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“The Hall School of Journalism and Communication prepared me for my current career in so many ways beyond what meets the eye. I was given a safe environment to ask questions and make mistakes over the course of my four years at TROY so that I was ready to work before ever graduating from college. Not only was I given the opportunity to use real-world equipment from day one, but I also had an amazing faculty and staff who poured into me both professionally and personally. The staff at HSJC became family, changing my tire for me when it blew out on the way to class and rescuing me at the car wash when my car battery died on a Saturday. I will be forever grateful for both the professional and life lessons I learned at TROY, and for the faculty and staff who helped me to become the journalist I am today.”

Emma Ellis | WSFA, MMJ/ News Anchor | 2024 graduate, Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Journalism

Learn Broadcast Journalism from the Best

You'll learn from Hall School of Journalism and Communication faculty who bring their experience into the classroom and take your learning far beyond theory. Our faculty have worked in the field as respected journalists, public relations professionals, international spokespeople and sports information specialists. They've held roles at such media outlets and organizations as Alabama's CBS, NBC and ABC affiliates, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and the Johnson Center for the Arts. These experiences mean our faculty can provide you with valuable perspectives about real-world newsrooms and media best practices.

Hands-On Training and Field Experiences

As a broadcast journalism major at TROY, you'll have unrivaled access to real-world experience in television, broadcast and multimedia journalism. Using broadcast equipment that rivals that of professional television stations, you'll practice producing, directing, reporting and anchoring the news throughout the program. And, with TROY's unique opportunity to work on three live television news productions daily, along with internship and study abroad opportunities, you'll have experiences that can lead to broadcast journalism jobs, sometimes even before graduation.

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Broadcast Journalism Degree Curriculum

While specific courses may vary from year to year, coursework for the bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism can include

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Broadcast Journalism Program Locations

The broadcast journalism program is offered on the Troy Campus only. For more information about program availability and delivery options, call 1-800-414-5756.

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Troy University: A Prestigious School for Broadcast Journalism

At TROY, you'll join one of the best broadcast journalism schools in Alabama and the nation. From opportunities to work on live television to our often 100% job placement rate, our program leads to excellent careers for broadcast journalism majors.

When you graduate, you'll join an impressive network of alumni who have won numerous awards for TV news reporting, videography, audio news and radio features, including Best of the South awards from the Southeast Journalism Conference, Society of Professional Journalists Region 3 Mark of Excellence awards, and even national SPJ awards.

Among broadcast journalism schools nationwide, TROY stands out for its alumni success. Our graduates include radio and TV personalities, photojournalists and multimedia journalists, such as Emmy award-winning Tom Foreman, CNN anchor and correspondent; Patrick Claybon, news update anchor at the NFL Network; Micah Grimes, former NBC News head of social media; and Melanie Newman, 2021 Ballpark Digest's Major League Baseball Broadcaster of the Year.

Video editing suite with multiple monitors and audio equipment at TROY's broadcast journalism studio.

Broadcast Journalism Jobs

Broadcast journalism careers span reporting, video production and radio across the communications, advertising and public relations industries. Whether you want to work in local, national or international newsrooms or put your skills to work in business, you'll find that broadcast journalist salary potential grows with experience and market size. TROY maintains strong relationships with local news organizations to help fill the demand for news analysts, reporters and journalists.

Faculty Profiles

Dr. Robbyn Taylor

Dr. Robbyn Brooks Taylor is the Director of the Hall School of Journalism and Communication, where she teaches undergraduate, master's and doctoral students. She earned her bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism and her master's in strategic communications from TROY. She holds a Ph.D. in Communication from Regent University. Dr. Taylor specializes in mobile journalism and multimedia journalism techniques. Before joining TROY in 2013, she worked as a managing editor, international media coordinator/spokesperson, and as an editor, reporter and photojournalist for various news organizations in Alabama and Florida.

Learn more about our faculty rbtaylor@troy.edu

Dr. Stefanie East

Dr. Stefanie Hicks East is an assistant professor in the Hall School of Journalism and Communication. She earned both her B.S. in Broadcast Journalism and M.S. in Strategic Communication from Troy University and her Ph.D. in Communication from Regent University. Dr. East worked in the media industry for nearly 20 years, most recently as the evening news anchor at Alabama News Network, the CBS and ABC affiliates for central, west, and south Alabama. While there, she was awarded “Best TV News Anchor” by the Alabama Associated Press and “Best News Series” by both the Alabama Associated Press and the Alabama Broadcaster's Association. She began her career at WTVY in Dothan, Alabama, where she anchored and produced the morning newscast. After her news career, she transitioned into PR, where she served as the director of communications for the State of Alabama's Office of Information Technology.

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Dr. Hanna Cooper

Dr. Hanna Cooper is a lecturer in the Hall School of Journalism and Communication and also serves as adviser for TROY's student newspaper, The Tropolitan. She earned both her bachelor's in broadcast journalism and master's in strategic communication from Troy University and her Ph.D. Strategic Media at Liberty University. Dr. Cooper worked in the sports media industry for six years, most recently as the assistant director of communications at Texas Tech University, where she oversaw sports information duties for the Red Raider Soccer and Red Raider Softball programs. She has worked with the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl when the bowl game was a College Football Playoff Semifinal, been to an NCAA Softball Regional and worked for the Troy Women's Basketball program during their Sun Belt Regular Season Championship run.

Learn more about our faculty hcooper@troy.edu

Suggested Minors for the Broadcast Journalism Program

Pair your broadcast journalism degree with one of these complementary minors to build specialized skills for your career.

Communication Studies

Supplement your bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism with courses in communication research, propaganda and persuasion, communication theory, technologies in journalism or other advanced communication courses. This minor helps prepare you for journalism, writing, marketing and advertising jobs. It's a strong fit for students who want to broaden their storytelling skills beyond the newsroom — for example, those interested in public relations, corporate communications or brand strategy roles.

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Sports Information

Interested in sports media careers? Pair your broadcast journalism degree with a minor in sports media to apply your broadcast media skills in sports contexts. Through coursework in sports broadcasting, reporting and network sports production, including a partnership with ESPN, you'll develop the skills to cover live sporting events, produce sports content and work with professional sports organizations. This minor gives you a competitive edge in one of broadcasting's most exciting fields.

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Scholarships for the Bachelor's Degree in Broadcast Journalism

As a broadcast journalism student at TROY, you may qualify for one of several program-specific scholarships to help fund your degree.

Journalism Merit Endowed Scholarship

Journalism majors with a 2.5 GPA or higher can apply for the Journalism Merit Endowed Scholarship. As a recipient, you'll also gain hands-on experience assisting in the production of a Newsletter.

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Ty Harvey Memorial Scholarship

The Ty Harvey Memorial Scholarship supports full-time students on the Troy Campus who have a personal connection to the fight against cancer and have worked to spread the Gospel. Contact the Office of Development to learn more about applying.

Learn more about the Ty Harvey Memorial Scholarship

Chancellor's Fellowship Award/School of Journalism

Seniors and graduate students can apply for the Chancellor's Fellowship Award by dedicating at least 10 hours per week to a mentoring program guided by an advisor on projects tied to their degree.

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Tiffany Slater Undergraduate Broadcast Journalism Current Scholarship

Broadcast journalism majors who identify as African American, are permanent residents of Georgia and have maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA can apply for the Dr. Tiffany Slater Undergraduate Broadcast Journalism Current Scholarship.

Learn more about the Dr. Tiffany Slater Undergraduate Broadcast Journalism Current Scholarship

Student Publications Scholarship

Working for TROY's student publications, the Tropolitan or the Palladium, while maintaining a 2.5 GPA, makes you eligible to apply for a Student Publications Scholarship each semester.

Learn more about the Student Publications Scholarship

Related Programs

Bachelor's in Multimedia Journalism Bachelor's in Communication Studies

FAQ About the Broadcast Journalism Major

Learn more about the field of broadcast journalism and our program.

What is broadcast journalism?

It is the practice of producing and delivering information using visual and audio platforms, such as television, radio and podcasts. Broadcast journalism differs from print journalism because it disseminates news and information via audio and visual elements, such as sound, video, images and graphics.

At TROY, broadcast journalism students focus specifically on television and radio news production, gaining hands-on experience producing, directing, reporting and anchoring live newscasts. This sets the program apart from TROY's multimedia journalism major, which takes a broader approach across print, digital and social platforms in addition to broadcast. If you're drawn to on-air reporting, anchoring and live TV or radio production specifically, broadcast journalism is the more targeted path.

What can you do with a broadcast journalism degree?

A bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism can lead to a variety of jobs, particularly in reporting, radio and sports information. Many broadcast journalism majors go on to become news anchors and reporters. However, after graduation from TROY, you'll be prepared to work in all aspects of broadcasting, from reporting to video production. Our program equips you with skills in performance, camera operation, lighting, audio techniques, radio studio work and more. That means you can also work as a video producer, radio host, podcast producer, podcast editor, photojournalist or in numerous other roles. You can also apply your skills to advertising, public relations, marketing and related industries.

How do I start a career in broadcast journalism?

Starting a career in this field typically begins with earning a bachelor's degree from one of the top broadcast journalism schools that offer hands-on TV and radio production experience. Many broadcast journalism graduates start out in entry-level roles such as:

Production assistant
Associate producer
Video editor
Reporter

At TROY, you'll produce, direct and anchor live news broadcasts throughout your time in the program, building a professional demo reel before you graduate. Many TROY broadcast journalism majors secure jobs at TV stations and news organizations before they finish their degrees, thanks to internship connections and the program's near-perfect job placement rate.

Is a broadcast journalism degree worth it?

A broadcast journalism degree opens the door to broadcast journalism careers across television, radio, digital media and corporate communications. The average broadcast journalist salary varies by market and experience. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, broadcast news analysts earn a median of about $60,280 per year, with top earners exceeding $162,430. At TROY, broadcast journalism graduates benefit from an award-winning program, faculty with professional newsroom experience and a track record of placing students in broadcast journalism jobs at TV stations, networks and media organizations across the country.

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SEJC is an annual event that includes member colleges from across the Southeast and features "The Best of the South" and on-site competitions.

TROY students win 17 awards at Southeastern Journalism Conference

Students from Troy University's Hall School of Journalism and Communication won 17 awards, including first place for both Best Audio Program and Best TV Station, at the 2026 Southeastern Journalism Conference (SEJC) at Georgia Highlands College in Cartersville, Ga.

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