Missouri Method
The Missouri School of Journalism celebrates 112 years of excellence with newly-formed endowment to support the Missouri Method
From now through September 30, J-School alumni are encouraged to celebrate their Missouri Method experience and support future generations of students with a gift of $19.08 to the School in honor of its founding year. Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 14, 2020) — Today, the Missouri School of Journalism is celebrating Founder’s Day and 112 years of … Continued
Recent Journalism School alumna’s documentary named a semi-finalist in Student Academy Awards
Sabatke pushes through challenges created by COVID-19, grief from the death of faculty mentor Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 18, 2020) — The documentary “Thoughts and Prayers,” produced by Missouri School of Journalism graduate Sarah Sabatke, BJ ’18, MA ’20, received a semi-finalist recognition in the 47th annual Student Academy Awards. Unfortunately, the film is not advancing … Continued
Pop-up newsroom serves MU students and state
The Missouri Info Corps put MU journalism students and graduates to work covering COVID-19’s impact on small communities in Missouri Columbia, Mo. (August 10, 2020) — Job prospects appeared grim this summer for some students and recent graduates from the University of Missouri School of Journalism. A flailing economy awash in a pandemic doesn’t bode … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism alum Bryndon Minter leverages his Missouri Method skills to produce viral video in under 24 hours
By: Zach Taylor Columbia, Mo. (August 3, 2020) — On June 4, NFL players including Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas released the “I am George Floyd” video that asked the NFL to publicly declare its support for the “Black Lives Matter” movement. In less than a … Continued
Broadcasting alumni find success landing jobs despite pandemic, economic crisis
J-School hands-on training prepared alumni for interviews, jobs Columbia, Mo. (July 31, 2020) — Teams of recruiters from 10 major TV companies actively recruited more than two dozen Missouri School of Journalism students who graduated in May 2020, in the midst of hiring freezes, layoffs, COVID-19 and unemployment rates rivaling the Great Depression. The new … Continued
AdZou students offer audience targeting tips to boost reach of Global Journalist
20-year-old J-School media outlet, established by the late Stuart Loory, prepares to reach new subscribers. Columbia, Mo. (June 10, 2020) — When Global Journalist (GJ) first began airing on the radio in 2000, the internet was in its infancy, and mostly an afterthought to broadcasters. Things have changed in the ensuing years and GJ’s current … Continued
MBA reporters rise to challenge and get creative when it comes to producing content, connecting with audiences
Students learn new hands-on skills as they help with tasks By Jennifer Nelson Columbia, Mo. (June 4, 2020) — Missouri School of Journalism students working at outlets like Missouri Business Alert are sometimes having to get creative during COVID-19 when it comes to creating content and connecting with audiences as they work remotely and on … Continued
Strategic communication senior shows resilience when finishing degree after COVID-19 challenges motivated him to move home to South Korea
MOJO Ad provided hands-on work experience for job market By: Jennifer Nelson Columbia, Mo. (June 3, 2020) — The coronavirus has required everyone at the Missouri School of Journalism to make some adjustments when it comes to learning and working from home. But for strategic communication senior Jihwan Aum, who chose to move back to … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism launches summer pop-up newsroom staffed by 11 current journalism students and recent graduates
The team will work from May to August to cover the impact of COVID-19 across Missouri. Columbia, Mo. (June 2, 2020) — The Missouri School of Journalism has launched a summer pop-up newsroom – the Missouri Community Information Needs Project – staffed by 11 current MU journalism students and recent graduates to cover the impact … Continued
‘Global Journalist,’ ‘Post’ win national Telly Awards
Columbia, Mo. (May 29, 2020) — Two programs produced at the Missouri School of Journalism – “Global Journalist” and Investigative TV’s “Post” – won awards at the 41st annual Telly Awards, bringing national recognition to students, alumni, faculty and staff. All wins were in the Online Division. “Global Journalist,” one of the J-School’s six cross-platform … Continued