Center for Media Innovation | Point Park University

A Creative, Collaborative Space for Students

The Center for Media Innovation at Point Park University breaks the mold in educating the new generation of tech-savvy journalists.

The $2.5 million, 4,000-square-foot facility includes:

Video studio: Report live on breaking news for U-View or assist in the taping of show for a local TV station
Radio studio: Broadcast live on WPPJ or run a podcast for local media professionals
Photo studio: Create artistic 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 a story
Presentation and gallery space: Showcase creative work and view the work of others, including notable visiting artists

An Innovative Networking Place for Media Professionals

The center also serves as a resource for professional journalists, providing networking opportunities and a working space. Examples include:

ONA Pittsburgh and the Press Club of Western Pennsylvania hosted Freelancing in the New Media Landscape
90.5 WESA-FM, Pittsburgh's NPR radio station, broadcast The Confluence show live
Stories from the Presidential Campaign Trail featured professionals from KDKA-TV, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, New York Post and CNN
#MediaPioneers panel featured professionals from WPXI-TV, Trib Total Media, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, WTAE-TV, Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting Corp., The Incline, NEXTpittsburgh, UpGruv and PublicSource

Bringing Industry Experience to the Center

As director of the Center for Media Innovation, Andrew Conte brings with him decades of experience as an award-winning investigative journalist, writer and teacher.

Director Spotlight

Meet Andrew Conte, M.S.

The Center's Innovative Staff

Matt Petras and Chelsea Pompeani, media innovation specialists
Stacey Federoff, graduate assistant
Alex Elnicki, lead studio technician
Chris Sichi, studio technician

An Informative Showcase for the Community

Additionally, the center welcomes the public inside to take an active role in media discussions during community events. Previous events include:

Voter Town Hall
Pennsylvania Attorney General Debate
Pen to the President: 2016 Political Cartoons exhibit
What if 9/11 Happened Today?
Photojournalism and the First Amendment photo exhibit

News and Features

Governor Tom Wolf Visits Point Park University for Public Session on Redistricting

Tuesday, February 6, 2018 Point Park University welcomed Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf to its Center for Media Innovation Feb. 1 for a public listening session on gerrymandering and redrawing fair congressional districts on the state's map.

Center for Media Innovation: A Learning Hub for Students to Hone Skills for their Future

Friday, September 22, 2017 In its second year of operation, Point Park's Center for Media Innovation continues to provide hands-on experience and networking opportunities for students in a variety of majors.

Graduate Assistantship, Internship and Freelance Opportunities Enhance Point Park Experience for Ashley Murray

Tuesday, March 13, 2018 "I jumped at the opportunity to work as the graduate assistant at Point Park's new Center for Media Innovation ... I saw this as a chance to further develop my skills and relationships," she said.