1. Why Electronic Media?

Whether you’ve been shooting video since you got your first smartphone, or have never touched a camera, you’re in the right place! In Electronic Media, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Report for a robust student newscast
• Work the sidelines and courtside at PAC-12 games
• Produce documentaries
• Host your own radio show or podcast at KTSW 89.9
• Be a social media star!

In Electronic Media at Texas State, you’ll learn audio and video storytelling techniques from experienced professionals and meet recent grads working in media.

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2. Skills That Make a Difference (Course Offerings)

• Tell stories the way the pros do
• Produce live broadcasts from our new Live Oak Hall TV and podcast studios
• Report from the sidelines and meet PAC-12 players and coaches
• Host your own radio show at KTSW student radio – even become a manager
• Create meaningful, touching documentaries, podcasts, and news reports
• Excel at digital tools like AI and After Effects

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3. About Our Faculty

Texas State Electronic Media faculty bring decades of professional experience into each of our classes. We’ve worked in major media markets, in the U.S. and overseas, and you’ll see and hear our professional work in your courses. We’re also constantly learning, meeting with industry professionals (including our former students!), and researching and using AI and other tools.

4. Hands-On Experience

Electronic Media students will learn how to be expert storytellers in audio and video, using professional HD cameras and studio production spaces. You’ll work in our new Live Oak Hall studios and at KTSW student radio. You’ll cover PAC-12 athletics from the sidelines, and report, shoot and edit video and audio like a pro. Our students even work on the crew for ESPN+ broadcasts of Bobcat sports and have visited the Round Rock Express and Austin FC. You may get to shoot video underwater or with a drone.

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5. Careers Beyond the Classroom

Our graduates work in radio, television, sports and social media around the U.S. and beyond.

WFAA in Dallas               KING5 in Seattle                    KENS 5 San Antonio

San Antonio Spurs            Denver Broncos                     UFC

CBS 4 Harlingen                  KGNS Laredo                         Fox 7 Austin  

1923 Netflix                     Recruiter at Google            Deloitte       

KMID Midland KFDK Wichita Falls KRHD Bryan

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6. Getting Involved

• Compete in the College Academy Awards and other contests by joining our local chapter of College Broadcasters, Inc.
• Create your own radio show, podcast, or talk show
• Work in front of or behind the camera
• Earn a Sports Media Concentration or Minor
• Media Practicum – earn course credit for doing rather than reading