Center for Media Innovation

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Telling Stories in a New Way

You already know the ins and outs of blogging, creating content and leveraging social media. Turn your passion into a career at Point Park University's Center for Media Innovation gaining hands-on experience in the:

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 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.
Presentation and gallery space: Showcase your creative work and view the work of others, including notable visiting artists.

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Stacey Federoff '21

Thursday, June 25, 2020 "At Point Park, I’ve gained a deeper understanding of new industries and built relationships with fellow students, faculty and industry leaders. It was a big decision for me to go back to school full-time, but I am so glad that I did," said Federoff.

Center for Media Innovation’s Fellowship Returns

Tuesday, May 12, 2020 With the goal of making an even bigger impact, the fellowship this year also will award second- and third-place prizes of $5,000 and $2,500. The fellowship is made possible through a three-year grant from the Allegheny Foundation.

Erica Hensley Visits Point Park University

Thursday, February 13, 2020 Erica Hensley, an investigative reporter for Mississippi Today, and the inaugural winner of the Center for Media Innovation's Doris O'Donnell Innovations in Investigative Journalism Fellowship, visited Point Park University Jan. 27-31. During her visit, she worked on her fellowship project and met with environmental studies and journalism classes.

Jim Acosta, a chief White House correspondent for CNN, spoke at Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse Feb. 6 as part of the Media Innovators Speaker Series. Acosta regularly covers presidential press conferences, visits by heads of state and issues impacting the executive branch. His new book, “The Enemy of the People,” is an explosive, first-hand account of the dangers he has faced reporting on the current White House.

CNN's Jim Acosta Headlines Media Innovators Speakers Series at Point Park University Feb. 6 — 13 images

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CNN's Jim Acosta Headlines Media Innovators Speakers Series at Point Park University Feb. 6 — 13 images Jim Acosta, a chief White House correspondent for CNN, spoke at Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse Feb. 6 as part of the Media Innovators Speaker Series. Acosta regularly covers presidential press conferences, visits by heads of state and issues impacting the executive branch. His new book, “The Enemy of the People,” is an explosive, first-hand account of the dangers he has faced reporting on the current White House.

CNN's Jim Acosta speaks in Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse. Photo | John Altdorfer

An Innovative Networking Place for Media Professionals

The center also serves as a resource for professional journalists, providing networking opportunities and a working space. Learn more about resources for professionals.

An Informative Showcase for the Community

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

Media Partnerships

Pittsburgh Media Partnership

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.

Fall 2020: News Assistant/Internship with Pittsburgh Media Partnership. Applications closed Sept. 30th.

McKeesport Community Newsroom

An initiative of the Center for Media Innovation, it supports citizen journalism and storytelling by residents of the Mon Valley’s largest city and surrounding areas.

Unabridged Press/All Abilities Media

An initiative to enable people with disabilities to host podcasts, work in newsrooms, serve in marketing and other media-related roles.

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, teacher and writer. His latest column, The Public Editor, is featured on NEXTpittsburgh.

Read The Public Editor

Director Spotlight

Meet Andrew Conte, M.S.

The Center's Innovative Staff

Questions about the CMI can be sent to cmi@pointpark.edu.

Andrew Conte, director
Lisa Knapp, administrative assistant
AmyJo Brown, project editor, Pittsburgh Media Partnership
Martha Rial, project manager, McKeesport Community Newsroom
Jennifer Szweda Jordan, project manager, All Abilities Media
Chris Hays, project manager, Doris O'Donnell Fellowship
Stacey Federoff, graduate assistant
Jacob Balistreri, studio tech
Tyler Polk, studio tech
Eddie Robas, studio tech
Olivia Valyo, studio tech