Multimedia Journalism

Telling the stories that make an impact

Multimedia Journalism

At Simpson, our Multimedia Journalism program prepares you with the knowledge, practical experience, and personalized support to tell meaningful stories across today’s media landscape. You’ll learn from experienced journalists, designers, and media professionals who bring real-world expertise into the classroom and prepare you to work across print, digital, broadcast, and multimedia platforms.

Learning goes beyond the classroom. You’ll gain hands-on experience through Simpson Student Media, including The Simpsonian, the country’s oldest continuously published campus newspaper, as well as internships and other immersive opportunities. Along the way, you’ll build strong writing, reporting, oral communication, and digital media skills while gaining experience with industry-standard tools and platforms.

Whether you plan to enter the workforce, pursue graduate school, or build a career in journalism, media, or communications, the Multimedia Journalism program will help you develop the confidence, experience, and foundation to succeed. You’ll graduate prepared to tell ethical, informed stories and communicate effectively across a wide range of platforms and industries.

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Why Simpson College for Multimedia Journalism?

What Will I learn?

You’ll learn the fundamentals of journalism while developing the skills to tell compelling, ethical stories across print, digital, broadcast, and multimedia platforms. At Simpson, you’ll learn from experienced journalists and media professionals while gaining hands-on experience through student media, internships, and immersive projects. You’ll build skills in reporting, writing, research, multimedia storytelling, and digital production while working with industry-standard tools and preparing for a career in today’s evolving media landscape.

Career Ready

Our graduates are prepared to launch successful careers and make an immediate impact in the workforce. Here are a few examples of where Simpson alumni are building their careers:

Clear Lake Mirror Reporter
DLH Grafx
KCCI
Independent Advocate
Local 5 News
Mediacom Communications
Missouri Valley JATC
Stephens Auditorium
The Des Moines Register
Two Rivers Marketing
Wells Fargo
WHO 13

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

Passions turned to career

During my internship at WHO13, I was able to learn the things that a classroom can’t teach. I was able to work with highly talented reporters and photographers, gaining hands-on experience of what my intended future career will look like. I assisted with interviews, story ideas, script writing, and story packages creation and editing. I even had the opportunity to appear on live television and discuss Simpson College on "Hello Iowa.

Savannah Richardson '27

- Multimedia Journalism and Marketing Major

Explore Opportunities Beyond the Classroom

Interested in the unique opportunities the department has to offer? See more opportunities and experiences that will shape your future at Simpson.

The Simpsonian

Join the team behind the nation’s oldest continually published student newspaper and help tell the stories that shape the Simpson community. Whether you’re interested in graphic design, photography, writing, social media, or multimedia storytelling, you’ll gain hands-on experience creating content for an award-winning publication. As a member of The Simpsonian, you’ll build your portfolio, collaborate with a talented team, and develop real-world skills while contributing to a publication recognized by the Associated Collegiate Press, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, the Iowa College Media Association, and the Iowa Newspaper Foundation.

ID Magazine

Join a team of creative storytellers to produce two print magazines each academic year. Collaborate with students from a variety of majors to bring Simpson’s stories to life through compelling design, photography, writing, and visual storytelling while building professional portfolio pieces and real-world publishing experience.

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May Term Travel

May Term courses take learning beyond the classroom through immersive travel experiences. Each course is designed to provide firsthand insight into the industry while helping students build professional connections and explore a variety of career opportunities.

Finding your path

As a first-year student, Simpson offered an amazing course to job shadow at the Indianola Independent Advocate and City of Indianola. That course helped me finalize my decision in the career path I want to follow [in journalism].

Lupe Contreras '27

Multimedia Journalism Major