Broadcasting Careers

Goshen College Alumni

Here is a sampling of current positions held by GC alumni:

Afternoon Personality
Producer
Audio Engineer
News Director
Co-host of Morning Show
Business Reporter
Pastor
High School Teacher
Freelance Video Production
Copy Editor
Artistic/Technical Director
Professor of Communication
Senior Media Specialist
Marketing Manager
Public Relations
Special Projects Producer
Videographer

Overview

Broadcasting involves the distribution of information through electronic mediums to an audience. The field of broadcasting combines many different aspects, including public speaking, ethical practices of communication, new technology, writing for media, cultural responses to communication methods, and investigative reporting, among others.

About the Coursework

Broadcasting students at Goshen College have numerous opportunities to apply their classroom learning and to test their vocational interests. Students can develop leadership skills in radio broadcasting at WGCS: The Globe and enhance their video production skills working with GC-TV: The Correspondent. In fact, GC was named the Television School of the Year by the Indiana Association of School Broadcasters in 2010, 2012, 2013, and 2015!

The Globe studios feature state-of-the-art digital and computer-based equipment with satellite connections; GC-TV also is equipped with digital and computer-based production and editing equipment.

Faculty members are especially attuned to contemporary ethical issues in communication fields and attempt to bring the college’s Christian orientation to bear on these issues.

Possible courses include:

Introduction to Radio
Writing for Media
Film
Media Law & Ethics
Broadcast Media Production
Power of Story
Broadcasting for the Public Good
TV News Reporting

For a full list of courses and requirements, refer to the course catalog.

Possible Career Paths

The possible career choices are broad for every major, and broadcasting alumni work successfully in many different careers. The list below provides several career options, but it is not exhaustive. Please note that some positions require additional education.

Audio Engineer
Broadcast Engineer/Instructor
Communications Specialist
Copy Editor
Designer
Film Librarian
Lighting Designer
Master Control Operator
Media Specialist
Music Director
News Anchor/Reporter
Program Director
Public Relations Officer
Radio Air Personality
Sports Director
Station Manager
Talk Show Host
Technical Director
Television Marketing Executive
Video Editor
Video Production Assistant
Videographer

Additional Resources

All About Broadcasting from the Indiana Broadcasters Association
Broadcasting Career Overview from Wetfeet.com
From the Occupational Outlook Handbook: