Virginia's Journalism & Broadcasting pathway develops expertise in news gathering, reporting, writing, interviewing, and broadcast production—preparing students for careers as journalists, reporters, news producers, and media professionals. This pathway emphasizes communication skills, media literacy, and journalism ethics.
Students study journalism writing, news reporting, broadcast production, media research, source verification, and story development. They produce newscasts, write news articles, conduct interviews, and report on current events through classroom and broadcast partnerships.
Graduates work as reporters, news anchors, news producers, journalism educators, or digital journalists. Virginia's major media markets (Washington D.C., Richmond) offer significant employment. Advanced students pursue journalism and communications at University of Virginia, Virginia Tech, and Virginia Commonwealth University.
Journalism & Broadcasting at a Glance
4
Courses
8
Credentials
4
Career Paths
State Standards & Framework
Virginia's journalism and broadcasting standards emphasize journalistic ethics, reporting accuracy, interviewing techniques, and broadcast production. Standards address both traditional journalism and digital media platforms.
Students demonstrate competency through news reporting projects, broadcast productions, and journalism portfolios. The state emphasizes media literacy and responsible journalism practices.
Typical Course Sequence
| Course |
|---|
| Journalism Foundations and Writing |
| News Reporting and Research |
| Broadcast Production |
| Advanced Journalism and Digital Media |
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Career Opportunities
Salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Growth projections from BLS Employment Projections (2023-2033). Cost-of-living adjustment uses BEA Regional Price Parities (2023). Entry-level salaries reflect the 25th percentile; experienced salaries reflect the median.
Reporter
Entry LevelSalary range: $44,010 - $99,850
News Producer
ExperiencedSalary range: $44,010 - $99,850
News Anchor
ExperiencedSalary range: $44,010 - $99,850
Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Students intern at news stations, newspapers, digital media outlets, and corporate communications departments throughout Virginia and the Washington D.C. region.
Career & Technical Student Organization
Students in this pathway can participate in National Association of Media Journalists, gaining leadership experience and competing in career-related events.
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