PREPARE FOR AN EXCITING CAREER IN SPORTS MEDIA.
The fields of sports media and sports broadcasting are rapidly expanding across the country and in the Chicago region. The ¶¶Òõ»ÆÉ«app Bachelor of Arts degree in Sports Media prepares you to use technology proficiently, produce creatively, and make decisions quickly and ethically in the practice of broadcast journalism, production and content creation for the sports industry. You will be able to write, produce and edit as a professional sports media practitioner.
Build your Resume from Day One
From your first day at ¶¶Òõ»ÆÉ«app, you’ll begin creating content in our radio and TV broadcasting, and podcasting studios, covering our NCAA Athletics live events. You’ll gain hands-on experience working with industry-standard, state-of-the-art equipment.
Get Experience in All Aspects of Creative and Technical Production
Whether you’re interested in becoming on-air talent, or working behind the scenes in development and production, your Sports Media degree provides the opportunity to try it all – developing the comprehensive understanding necessary in the sports media industry.
Market Demand
Overall employment of entertainment and sports occupations is projected to grow 22% from 2020-2030, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Why ¶¶Òõ»ÆÉ«app for your Sports Media Degree?
- Receive hands-on instruction from industry-tested professors using state-of-the-art production equipment
- Learn to competently and creatively communicate with diverse audiences through a variety of traditional and digital platforms
- Develop skills in a wide range of communication and broadcasting technology
- Get involved with our award-winning student media organizations
- Build confidence with amazing internship opportunities in Chicago and across the nation, including with CBS, NBC, The Chicago Bears, Marquee Network, WGN, WLS, the Big Ten Network and Nexstar Media.
Life After ¶¶Òõ»ÆÉ«app – What Can you Do with a Sports Media Degree?
Upon graduation, you will be prepared to work in many different careers in the sports media industry in positions including:
- On-Air Play-by-Play
- Video Producer
- Technical Operator
- Production Personnel
- Sports Editor
- Corporate Media Producer
- Sports Reporter
For more information contact the Office of Admission at admission@lewisu.edu or call (815)836-5250.
