Launch your career in media
The Cronkite School is one of the nation’s top journalism schools and is home to Arizona PBS, the largest media outlet operated by a journalism school in the world. With professional programs in digital media, broadcast news, sports reporting, media innovation, public relations, digital marketing, Spanish-language news and more, Cronkite offers hands-on learning experiences and access to competitive internships and opportunities from day one.
News
Entries now being accepted for the NCDJ 2022 Katherine Schneider Journalism Award for Excellence in Reporting on Disability
The NCDJ is now accepting entries for the 2022 Katherine Schneider Journalism Award for Excellence in Reporting on Disability, the only journalism contest devoted exclusively to disability coverage.
New MIDAS Lab at the Cronkite School to study misinformation
The Cronkite School will look to help combat misinformation and disinformation with its newly launched academic research Media, Information, Data and Society (MIDAS) Lab.
Cronkite students, alumni celebrate milestones at convocation ceremony
The Cronkite School’s spring 2022 convocation ceremony featured a number of special achievements for the graduates, alumni and faculty.
Broadcast Education Association Ranks Cronkite School First in Overall Programs
The Cronkite School ranked as the top overall school in the Broadcast Education Association’s (BEA) first ranking of schools based on the creative achievement of their students.
Areas of study
Journalism that drives change
Spanning three major cities, our award-winning newsrooms produce TV news that reaches more than 1 million Arizonans each day, and digital news published on trusted media sites nationwide.
Sports beyond the games
Cronkite students cover Phoenix’s five major professional athletic teams, collegiate sports, the Cactus League, esports, and the issues that impact athletes, teams and fans.
Smart, strategic communication
In immersive programs specializing in public relations, digital marketing and media innovation, Cronkite students create real campaigns for real clients, driving real impact.
Having this opportunity so early in my career is one of those things that you can’t ask for. It’s just one of those blessings that you have to receive. I just tried to be a sponge and soak up everything.
Events
Cronkite Career Conversations for Early-Career Alumni — Year 1
This group will help guide alumni who have been out of school for one year through career questions and challenges.
Virtual Panel:Importance of Nonprofit Journalism in Today’s Democracy
Distinguished editors from several independent news outlets across the U.S. I-10 corridor will discuss the importance and future of nonprofit journalism, as well as other issues affecting this region.
Cronkite Career Conversations for Early-Career Alumni — Year 2
This group will help guide alumni who have been out of school for two years through career questions and challenges.