Multimedia Journalism

Prepare for fast-paced careers in an evolving digital landscape.

Multimedia Journalism

Tell the story, research the facts, meet the deadline, and start again. This could be a day in the life of a Simpson communication student or the start of a new career for a graduate.

So much has changed in the communication world, but learning the basics remains crucial. We start our students with the fundamentals of journalism and then show them how to present their work in various ways, including print and digital.

More than ever, the world needs informed journalists capable of telling stories in various formats and platforms.

Simpson College has a rich history in student journalism; The Simpsonian is the country’s oldest continuously published campus newspaper. The industry has significantly evolved since that first issue in 1870, but our commitment to ethical, informed storytelling continues.

We offer majors in multimedia journalism, interactive media, marketing communication, and sports communication. Our programs are full of immersive, collaborative learning experiences, and they build critical written and oral communication skills and develop technical proficiency in industry-standard software programs and platforms.

Multimedia journalism faculty members are more than devoted educators; they’re widely published scholars, seasoned journalists and designers, and committed advisors to our award-winning student media outlets and nationally recognized speech and debate/mock trial teams.

Our graduates pursue careers in print, broadcast, and multimedia journalism, branding, marketing, public relations, and communication-related roles in industries ranging from athletics and entertainment to healthcare and education.

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Why Simpson College for Multimedia Journalism?

100%

Of students complete at least one internship, and 70% complete two or more

1870

Year our campus newspaper, The Simpsonian, published its first issue

Minutes from Des Moines, one of the top media markets in the Midwest

Immersive Learning Opportunities Abound

Multimedia Journalism Internships

Get professional experience with media outlets, marketing firms, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies. All of our majors complete at least one internship—and more than half pursue at least two.

Student Media Outlets & PR Firm

Gain writing, editing, design, and production experience with our award-winning campus newspaper, Storm Radio, or ID Magazine. Build your communication skills (and portfolio) with our student-run PR firm, C Street Agency.

May Term Trips

During our faculty-led May Term trips, visit media outlets in major cities in the United States or abroad. Recent destinations include London, New York City, San Francisco, Chicago, and Washington, D.C.

Words from an Award-Winning Student Journalist

“I took advantage of the opportunities within student media. I sought advice from professors. Simpson gave me the tools, and all I needed to do was use them to build a successful foundation for my career.”

Alex Kirkpatrick ’18

Digital Editor, KCCI-TV

This Is What Success Looks Like

In my heart, I was always going to come back to our operation.

Eric Christensen '94

Eric Christensen '94 helped his family's 100-year-old ranch stand out in a competitive market by telling its story

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Discover New Interests That Lead to Your Career Passion

My internships helped shape who I am.

Baillee Furst '20

The marketing communications and event planning manager for West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce had a different career in mind before discovering her passion

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