Create stories that move people — across screens, platforms, and communities.
At Northwestern State University, the New Media, Journalism & Communication program blends storytelling, strategy, and production. You’ll learn to report with accuracy, create content with impact, and lead campaigns that deliver measurable results — from the newsroom to brand studios, podcasts to TikTok, live broadcasts to documentary film.
Facilities & Student Media
Have you ever watched ESPN on your phone or at your house and wondered what it would be like to work behind the scenes doing that? Wonder no more! NSU Athletics is going to have an ESPN+ platform starting in Fall of 2022 and students in the Department of New Media, Journalism, and Communication Arts will get the opportunity to work in the production trailer and on camera. This is professional grade equipment, just like the stuff the pros use. COMM 3500 is the class you need to take to get involved. The class is listed as a Wednesday night class but every student that signs up for this class needs to understand that the class only meets a few times on Wednesday at the beginning of the semester and the rest of the semester you are working games at night during the week and weekend games. So only sign up if you are available for nighttime and weekend work. We will work with you if you have one night class during the semester. If you would like more information, please email David Antilley at antilleyd@nsula.edu.
Annual Events
Friday, November 7, 2025, from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Journalism and Media Day (JaM) Day is an annual half-day event that provides high school students with the opportunity to meet industry professionals and participate in competitions that test skills in new media, journalism, and communication. Future media professionals hear from the experts, including faculty, alumni, and visiting communication professionals about careers in the new media, journalism, and communication fields. They also meet current students and will tour the campus to see our media labs, TV studio, and equipment.
The New Media Student Showcase is an annual gallery exhibition featuring photography from students, faculty, and alumni of the Department of New Media, Journalism, and Communication Arts.
Monthly screenings and discussions about some of the hottest documentaries on the film festival circuit, usually with the filmmakers present for Q & A’s. Hosted and organized by Professor Melody Gilbert, the films provide access to fascinating subjects, people, and places from near and far. The final screening of the year reveals the documentaries produced by our own students.
