Downtown Pittsburgh's Innovative Networking Hub for Aspiring Media Professionals
The Center for Media Innovation (CMI) offers networking opportunities, a working space and valuable resources tailored for journalists. Additionally, the CMI encourages community engagement through informative events and discussions.
Join us to expand your professional network, enhance your skills and contribute to the media industry and society.
Reservation Links
External clients interested in working with the CMI, pleasereach out to Tara Maziarz-Myers: tmyers@pointpark.edu.
A grant-funded initiative to connect journalists working in Pittsburgh and the surrounding river valley communities — helping them find new resources to support good journalism.
Press Forward Southwestern PA unites five regional foundations to strengthen local news through funding, research, and a strategic roadmap for future investment.
CMI Production House
The CMI Production House offers professional video and audio services for clients while supporting campus needs, generating revenue, and providing students with hands-on experience.
Latest Initiatives
Pittsburgh Media Partnership Teaching Newsroom
Our largest program to-date creates a teaching newsroom that brings together professional journalists, recent grads and students to fill gaps in local reporting while blazing and sustaining pathways to careers.
Report live on breaking news for U-View or assist in the taping of show for a local TV station.
Podcast Studio
Broadcast live on WPPJ or run a podcast for local media professionals or a national show.
Photography Studio
Create authentic portraits in an ideal space, equipped with ceiling grids and the latest lighting technology.
Multimedia Newsroom
Collaborate with fellow journalists, writers, photographers, graphic designers, social media strategists and web developers to tell your story.
Pittsburgh Downtown Media Hub
A shared newsroom hosting six local outlets and the Pittsburgh Women’s Press Club. Located within walking distance to campus at 223 Fourth Avenue in Downtown Pittsburgh, it serves as a daily drop-in space and creative hub for students.