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The mission of the Journalism department at RRCC is to provide students with the most up to date education available in the field of journalism. In addition to providing students with cutting edge skills in the media technology, we help shape students understanding of the ethics, importance and mission of modern journalism.
Journalism outlook per the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics:
- Median pay in 2021: $48,370 per year
- The projected percent change in employment from 2020 to 2030 is 6%
- 5,400 openings for news analysts, reporters, and journalists are projected each year, on average, over the decade.
- Colorado: 1 of the top 10 in the country for income $63,050- $115,980
- Outlets are increasingly relying on multimedia journalists.
- Multimedia journalists typically record, report, write, and edit their own stories or articles.
- They also gather the audio, video, or graphics that accompany their content.
- May benefit from courses in multimedia design, coding, and programming to be able to develop content that includes video, audio, data, and graphics.
Career path possibilities:
- Broadcaster
- News anchor
- Producer
- Director
- Camera operator
- Video editor
- Video graphic designer
- Photojournalist
- Investigative journalist
- Blogger
- Vlogger
Becoming a student at RRCC prepares you for transfer to a four-year university, prepares you for an exciting new career or can enhance your current skills.
Red Rocks Community College offers courses in Arvada, Lakewood and online as well as hybrid courses.
In collaboration with Colorado 4-year schools, Colorado has developed a statewide guaranteed transfer program to create a seamless transfer.
Becoming a student at RRCC prepares you for transfer to a four-year university, prepares you for an exciting new career or can enhance your current skills.