Television and Digital Journalism The American University in Cairo

Overview

Television and Digital Journalism from The American University in Cairo is a 33-credit-hour intensive curriculum that provides comprehensive knowledge of the theory and practice of television journalism and digital media, in addition to the specialized skills needed to hit the ground running in television and multimedia news. You will master newsgathering, production, reporting skills, writing for broadcast and digital platforms, videography and self-shooting, video editing, presenting, social media, mobile journalism, research and verification and ethical best practices.

The bilingual nature of the program ensures that students are equipped with the full range of skills needed in the rapidly growing field of television and multimedia journalism in the Arab world and globally. Students also enjoy unlimited access to state-of-the-art digital facilities on campus, receiving unmatched exposure to real-life news and production environments.

 Careers

• The master’s in television and digital journalism is a hands-on, intensive program that prepares students to stand out for advancement in related fields. As part of the program requirements, students complete a 3-credit-hour summer internship/practicum at a media institution located in Cairo. 
• Graduates of the program hold top jobs as journalists, editors, anchors, program presenters, broadcasters, videographers, news gatherers, producers, web designers, reporters and commentators and graphic designers. Our students have gone on to work for all of the major Egyptian, Arab and international broadcasters and academic platforms, including the BBC, DW, SkyNews Arabia, CNN Business, Reuters, AP, AlGhad, AlArabiya, DMC, Al Nahar, OnTV, CBC and Nile TV International. 
• Furthermore, students regularly win international awards for their work, including recognition from the Broadcast Education Association’s Festival of Media Arts (USA), London International Film Festival, Africa Film Festival (Beligum), Zayed University Middle East Film Festival (UAE), Annual Cinema Verde International Environmental Film and Arts Festival (USA), Women Over 50 Film Festival (UK), World Journalism Education Congress (WJEC), Visions Cairo Egyptian Short Film Festival and the National Council for Women (Egypt).