BA in Journalism - News Reporting and Editing in Bloomington United States | Indiana University Bloomington

Journalists serve as society's watchful observers. The news reporting and editing program equips you to merge journalistic techniques with practical skills in photography, graphic design, and audiovisual production to deliver accurate, fair messages to diverse audiences. You'll grasp the core principles of journalistic storytelling, becoming proficient in crafting attention-grabbing leads, informative nut grafs, and impactful conclusions across multiple media formats. The curriculum teaches you to distill stories to their essential truths and present information clearly while maintaining strict AP style standards and journalistic ethics through thorough editing and verification. You'll gain expertise in media law, First Amendment protections, and their real-world applications in journalism. This concentration develops your ability to analyze situations with critical thinking and originality, preparing you for careers as reporters, editors, visual journalists, or broadcast professionals.