Multimedia journalist wants to rebuild the industry’s reputation
Alumna Sanika Bhargaw is confident she has the skills to succeed no matter how the industry evolves, thanks to the knowledge she gained at USC Annenberg.
Alumna Sanika Bhargaw is confident she has the skills to succeed no matter how the industry evolves, thanks to the knowledge she gained at USC Annenberg.
“Plan for 24 hours unplugged. No electronics. No radio, TV or phones. Pretend you are Adam and Eve, basically.” My initial reaction was ‘ basically , WHAT?!’ I read through this first of a four-part assignment with its enigmatic umbrella title, “Slow Journalism,” thinking a slow journalist, now that’s a first.
“Slow Journalism” would be a litmus test of our flexibility as journalists...
Whether the topic is medicine, law, politics, economics, gender relations, immigration or the environment, beliefs shape attitudes and behavior — a connection that reporters too easily overlook. In recent years, students in “Specialized Reporting on Religion and International Relations” have examined the economic and political crisis in Greece; the challenges... Read more
The Selden Ring Award underscores the critical importance of investigative journalism in today's society. The $35,000 prize recognizes published investigative reporting that has brought results. Full-time or freelance reporters working for a general circulation, United States newspaper, wire service, magazine or online publication are eligible for the $35,000 award. Editors, publishers,...
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Class of 2023 Job Placement — Percentage of journalism and public relations graduates employed within one year... Read more
At 11:58 a.m. on the morning of April 18, staff at the Los Angeles Times received an email directing them to the newsroom. This was no ordinary Monday morning meeting. It was Pulitzer Prize day, and within moments, clapping and cheers erupted as the news was announced via a livestream of the awards: the paper had won a Pulitzer.
“It was a totally euphoric moment,” said...
Shaping the Leaders of Tomorrow
USC Annenberg's first innovative B.A. in Journalism will prepare our students to build rewarding careers, thrive in contemporary newsrooms, and lead the industry in an exciting time of rapid change.
Our reimagined B.A. retains the core values of the profession – strong... Read more
USC Annenberg School of Journalism is constantly creating new curriculum and new courses that encourages students to explore emerging technologies but also to assess those technologies with a critical eye. We look at the study of public relations as advocacy communication.