Become a news anchor with a communications degree.

Do you have a voice (or a face) for radio? The field of broadcasting includes both television and radio production (commercials, newscasts, sports commentary, etc.) as well as on-air talent. Students in this area gain practical experience working the board, booth and microphones at WUTM FM 90.3 “The Hawk” - UT Martin's award-winning, student-run campus radio station - and are responsible for not only reporting the news, but also interviewing people, writing articles, producing newscasts and programming the station.

Program Highlights

Internships

  • Savant Learning Systems
  • The Weakley County Press
  • WCMT Radio
  • We Care Ministries

Career Opportunities

  • Broadcast Traffic Manager
  • Director
  • Editor
  • TV Anchor
Take the next step in your path to UT Martin.
“My favorite thing about UTM is always seeing a familiar face! Whether it be on campus, at a football game, or somewhere in the community, there is always someone I know from UTM. ”
Blaine McDonald
Blaine McDonald
Broadcast Communications

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Department of Mass Media and Strategic Communication
CONTACT:
Dr. Robert Nanney, Chair
LOCATION:
305 Gooch Hall
The University of Tennessee at Martin
Martin, TN 38238
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