The Effect of a Broadcast Journalism Curricula at Higher Education Institutions in Relation to Hiring Inclinations in the Broadcast Journalism Industr

This study examined the current thought of broadcast journalism educators on what is considered most important for broadcast journalism majors in preparation for hiring inclinations in the broadcast television industry. The study also examined the current thought of professionals in the broadcast television industry in relation to standards for the hiring inclinations. A mixed-method design that included phenomenology and descriptive research was used. Both quantitative and qualitative data were collect from both groups to complete this study. The study indicated that both groups agreed that students needed both education and experience. Students must also be able to creatively write stories that captivate and engage their audience within all mediums.