As the only full-fledged academic media program in existence, we will be the first to say that a specific media education is not needed to get a job in one of the many fields of media. However, what a difference such an education can make!
According the regular and direct feedback from industry and TexasMedia Exs, the breadth and depth of media experiences that we provide our students makes an impact in the marketplace.
• Our graduates have more goodness to share in their interviewing process which means that they typically have more job offers from which to choose. In fact, the majority of our students secure jobs prior to their graduation.
• Our graduates are already familiar with the basics of media as well as the bigger picture of using media as a competitive tool. As a result, their on-the-job learning curve is much shorter, allowing them to make significant contributions to the team more quickly and move up in responsibility at a much accelerated pace.
• Our graduates make a reputation for themselves. This means that they are sought after as leaders and often are presented with new job opportunities as they come up.
• Our graduates know what they are getting into. They have identified media as their forte prior to starting their career which means they are much more likely to stay in the field longer, making them a better hiring and training investment.
• Our graduates bring along with them ties to the TexasMedia network. Because they know of the great talent coming from the program, many Exs will use their connection to TexasMedia in the future to hire from the new Texas Media graduation pool.
This reputation will continue to grow along with our Exs. While in the program, we provide them with a dedicated media teaching staff, two research labs and a dozen course offerings. Once they complete the program, they make the difference.