Students learn to be storytellers using multiple digital media. The completely redesigned Broadcasting and Electronic Media program offers students the chance for a hands-on education in one of the most state-of-the-art facilities in the nation.

Students can get involved as early as their freshman year. Each student begins with a core set of courses. From there they can focus their study with one or more of seven tracks: Audio Production, Corporate and Commercial Production, Documentary, Electronic Filmmaking, Video Production, Writing, or Interactive Multimedia.

Students produce their work on campus in one of Gaylord’s four studios, 14 editing suites, nearly 150 editing stations, two control rooms, two radio stations, and a multi-track audio studio. Students are equipped to go on location with more than two-dozen cameras to create their own work.

Broadcasting and Electronic Media students have the opportunity to work for the student-produced television station, TV4OU, producing shows such as the OU Nightly newscast, sports and magazine shows and music productions many of which are seen statewide. In addition, students work on major independent projects such as films, documentaries, and commercial productions.

Students wishing to work in radio can get hands on experience at two on-campus stations, The Wire and KGOU. Students may also work with the athletic department’s high-definition production unit, SoonerVision.

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Electronic media professionals work as producers, directors, writers, editors and more. They can pursue careers in the film industry, corporate or commercial production, radio or television stations, as videographers, at talent agencies, sports production, media management and sales, sound for film, media creation on the Web, post production, Web development, or documentary productions.

Preparing for the professional world is key. Students can leave the program with a strong portfolio, many with national awards. The Gaylord College has a dedicated staff member on hand in the Student Services office to help students find the right internship and to prepare them for a career in the professional world after graduation. Learn more about our Career Services, here.