WOUB Public Media (PBS/NPR)
WOUB Public Media is a member station of both National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) serving 55 counties across three states. As an experiential-learning unit in OHIO’s Scripps College of Communication, we hire, train and mentor hundreds of students each year. On air and online, students from Scripps and across campus work at WOUB gaining real-world, hands-on professional development and media training, both behind the scenes and in front of the camera, that prepares them to get great jobs after graduation.
Opportunities for Students
- NewsWatch: A nightly 30-minute news program produced by our students
- Gridiron Glory and Hardwood Heroes: Weekly 30-minute sports shows that airs highlights of area high school football/basketball games with commentary and production from OHIO students
- WOUB Radio and podcasts: The station produces podcasts as well as local news and music programs, with production assistance from current students.
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Career Prep
WOUB prepares students for limitless careers. Some examples:
- News anchor
- Sports reporter
- Communications director
- TV news director
- Radio host
- Broadcast writer
- Esports Broadcast Director
- News operations manager
- Meteorologist
- Director of public affairs
- Video producer
- Broadcast news editor
Details
Timing
All year
Academic Credit
No academic credit
Cost & Scholarship Availability
Free
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Testimonial
“It’s awesome to be able to work at WOUB, a professional station, while I am in college. It prepares me for the real-world and will help me feel secure in what I am doing as a multi-media journalist.” —Silver Barker, News and Information major
