Center for Media Innovation

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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, please reach out to Anne Farris: anne.farris@pointpark.edu.

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Official Programs

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.

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Press Forward Southwestern Pennsylvania

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 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.

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Newsapalooza

Our inaugural Newsapalooza event was a massive success, attracting people from all over the Pittsburgh region to celebrate local journalism.

2024 Highlights

2025-26 Annual Report

Learn more about the CMI’s projects, community outreach and events.

Facilities

Video Studio

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.

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