Broadcasting & Digital Journalism

Mississippi Association of Broadcasters Day at MSU

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The Department of Communication will host MAB Day for students to meet with industry professionals in TV, radio and sales to discuss jobs, internships and more.

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Benjamin Hart

Upon graduation from MSU in 2001, Benjamin Hart received his Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a concentration in Broadcasting. Hart is a native of Detroit, Michigan, and he now works in Savannah Georgia as the President and General Manager of WJCL-TV, an ABC affiliate owned by Hearst Television.

MSU students named finalists in national media awards program

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MSU students named finalists in national media awards program

More than two dozen Mississippi State University students are national finalists in the National Broadcasting Society annual media competition for university students. Finalists were announced Tuesday, January 26.

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Quentin Smith

A broadcasting alumnus and Tupelo, Miss., native, Quentin Smith, graduated from Mississippi State University in 2014 with his Bachelor of Arts in Communication concentrating in Broadcasting, now referred to as the Broadcast & Digital Journalism concentration.

Misun produced recruitment video earns National Finalist for NBS Awards

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Misun produced recruitment video earns National Finalist for NBS Awards

In collaboration with the Air Force ROTC on Mississippi State University’s campus, Misun produced a new recruitment video for the AFROTC’s website as well as a 30-second commercial that aired in a Fall 2019 Mississippi State home football game. The national AFROTC has also promoted the video through their social media outlets.

MSU student project wins national award in BEA film-making challenge

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MSU student project wins national award in BEA film-making challenge

A Mississippi State student organization is being recognized for winning first place this month in a national competition with its inaugural submission to the Broadcast Education Association’s 168-Hour Film Challenge.

Chris Misun directs music video for Mississippi country music artist Emily White

Department of Communication Broadcast & Digital Journalism Instructor Chris Misun produced, directed, and edited a music video for Mississippi Singer/songwriter, Emily White. White debuts her first original single, "Child of Mississippi," off of her new album in the video. The music video was shot over the course of two and a half days in Meridian, Miss., in October of 2020. Emily White is a recording artist signed with Creative and Dreams Music Network.

Two MSU students win 2nd place in national broadcasting contest

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Two MSU students win 2nd place in national broadcasting contest

Two MSU students are winners in the 2020 College Broadcasters Electronic Media 19th annual National Student Production Awards. The students are Communication majors in the Broadcast and Digital Journalism concentration.