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Journalism at Newmark J-School

The world urgently needs strong journalism. Amid growing polarization, censorship, and misinformation, good journalists are crucial to keeping people informed. At Newmark, our students are developing journalism skills to serve people and uphold democracy.

Our master’s programs in journalism emphasize the importance of field reporting with precision, nuance, and compassion while teaching students to break reporting cliches and biases. You will learn to authentically connect with communities and uncover wrongdoings. By the end of your training, you will know how to earn people’s trust, create news, and walk away with the tools to shape the industry for the better.

Award-Winning Alumni

Newmark alumni produce work at media organizations providing local and

national coverage at places like Bloomberg, CNN, The New York Times, NPR, Reuters, Rolling Stone, The Wall Street Journal, Gothamist, New York Daily News, Telemundo, MSNBC, and more.

Industry-Leading Faculty

Newmark faculty have a wide range of professional experiences and passions, and they bring their first hand expertise into the classroom. They’re award winners who are deeply committed to student success, ensuring that every class is infused with the latest techniques and approaches to reporting.

Community-Focused Training

Our newsroom — located near Times

Square and down the block from The

New York Times — energizes students to

explore NYC and publish stories that

serve the city’s people. Students have

won awards for their deep reporting

about city culture and politics.

Flexible Master’s Programs

Our master’s programs span three to four semesters, including a paid summer internship. Students produce journalism for local NYC-based outlets and news services and begin to master tools in audio, broadcast, data, documentary, and other specializations.

Why Newmark J-School?

Based in New York City, Newmark J-School remains one of the most affordable journalism schools in the nation, welcoming a diverse and culturally rich student body: about 60% of students are people of color. In collaborative classrooms, students learn from experts who are helping revolutionize the industry. At Newmark, students get to be a part of that revolution, too.

M.A. in Journalism -Bilingual Program

This program trains students fluent in Spanish and English to produce reporting in both languages while nurturing a deep understanding of the U.S. Latinx experience. Students strengthen their reporting with courses in English from other subject concentrations and media specialties.

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M.A. in Engagement Journalism

Engagement journalism provides a space for creativity and experimentation in journalism. It prepares graduates to work at the intersection of news products, audience development, and entrepreneurship to rebuild public trust in news and information.

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M.A. in Journalism

Gain specialized knowledge and a deep understanding of journalism fundamentals and principles, including reporting, writing, and editing skills. Students are trained to become experts in competitive fields of the industry, including arts and culture, business, health and science, international reporting,

and more.

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