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A master’s degree in the future of journalism (formerly Media Innovation & Entrepreneurship). Training the next generation of digital strategists, product managers, news designers, user researchers and media entrepreneurs.
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Meet Medill’s new class of media innovation master’s students
Meet Medill’s new class of media innovation master’s students
After a summer in Chicago, the group heads to San Francisco for immersion in the world of technology
Rich Gordon
Sep 16, 2019
How studying media innovation at Medill prepared us to launch a content startup
How studying media innovation at Medill prepared us to launch a content startup
We created The Host HQ to prove journalism could thrive on user-centered design. We learned a lot.
Elaine Ramirez
Oct 29, 2019
A sociologist goes to journalism school
A sociologist goes to journalism school
Four interdisciplinary takeaways from my first quarter at Northwestern’s Medill School of Journalism.
Camille Galles
Sep 17, 2019
Why “Media Innovation & Content Strategy”
Why “Media Innovation & Content Strategy”
Specialization name change reflects the interests of students; media entrepreneurship remains a key focus
Rich Gordon
Sep 16, 2019
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Medill media innovation graduates say they’re ready for what comes next
Medill media innovation graduates say they’re ready for what comes next
Graduating class of media innovation students reflects on their Medill experience
Rich Gordon
Jul 8, 2020
Here’s how my software developer job prepared me for a master’s in journalism
Here’s how my software developer job prepared me for a master’s in journalism
Medill’s media innovation program blends technical and journalism skills.
Rich Gordon
Mar 31, 2020
Iterating in the Bay: How I learned to mix technical skills and creativity
Iterating in the Bay: How I learned to mix technical skills and creativity
The Medill media innovation degree helped me learn to innovate and tap into my creative side
Ruby Thompson
Mar 31, 2020
Design thinking: A hero’s journey
Design thinking: A hero’s journey
Design thinking is more than a process for creating products — it can also help you navigate your life.
Andrew Weiler
Mar 31, 2020
Applying classroom learning in the real world
Applying classroom learning in the real world
Lessons I learned in Medill’s San Francisco program in media innovation often found their way into my work at a startup.
Mark Stenberg
Mar 30, 2020
Reflecting on the San Francisco experience
Reflecting on the San Francisco experience
Medill media innovation students learned from courses, internships and the Bay Area scene
Rich Gordon
Mar 10, 2020
9 tips to boost your news site’s engagement
9 tips to boost your news site’s engagement
A handful of simple ways can ensure your content survives search engines and readers have the most effective experience.
Elaine Ramirez
Oct 7, 2019
NUvention Web+Media teams pitch startup concepts after six months of work
NUvention Web+Media teams pitch startup concepts after six months of work
By Ashley Austin (MSJ ’19)
Rich Gordon
Sep 4, 2019
Timing is everything: Here are 3 lessons for brands in seizing a fast-paced media landscape
Timing is everything: Here are 3 lessons for brands in seizing a fast-paced media landscape
In the digital era, managing reputation is increasingly important for a company’s success
Danny Hwang
May 8, 2019
Why The Information’s Jessica Lessin sees a golden era for journalism business
Why The Information’s Jessica Lessin sees a golden era for journalism business
More than 10,000 people have subscribed to her company’s premium news service covering the tech industry.
Melissa Hovanes
May 6, 2019
The secret sauce to MIE is knowing your strengths and weaknesses
The secret sauce to MIE is knowing your strengths and weaknesses
In every class, you are building something, and it’s important to know how you fit within a team.
Nicola Kaplan
Apr 28, 2019
New York trip provides insights into media, audiences and entrepreneurship
New York trip provides insights into media, audiences and entrepreneurship
Students could “explore what our careers could look like at the intersection of media and tech”
Rich Gordon
Apr 22, 2019
How a new Knight Lab class seeks to solve problems in local news
How a new Knight Lab class seeks to solve problems in local news
“Starting from the bottom up is the approach that leads to structural change in a time that we desperately need it.”
Elaine Ramirez
Apr 15, 2019
Innovation can’t be taught. X’s Karen Roter Davis stresses cooperation and creation instead
Innovation can’t be taught. X’s Karen Roter Davis stresses cooperation and creation instead
“You can’t teach innovation — that’s counterintuitive. You can only do your best to cultivate an environment for it.”
Elaine Ramirez
Mar 4, 2019
Product managers have critical roles in media. But what do they actually do?
Product managers have critical roles in media. But what do they actually do?
Being able to empathize is a crucial skill in both journalism and product management.
Elaine Ramirez
Feb 27, 2019
How we used design thinking to create media solutions
How we used design thinking to create media solutions
“We wanted to teach how to go in without a preconceived notion, without an end goal in mind, and be inspired by what you’re seeing.”
Elaine Ramirez
Feb 25, 2019
We quit great jobs to enter MIE. Here’s why.
We quit great jobs to enter MIE. Here’s why.
“You have to make a choice and embrace it. Even when there are ups and downs, there are lots of things to be learned from the experience.”
Elaine Ramirez
Feb 25, 2019
Rebuilding the journalism ecosystem: My quest after Medill’s MIE program
Rebuilding the journalism ecosystem: My quest after Medill’s MIE program
When it comes to audience engagement in journalism, I believe we are at the tip of the surface
Rich Gordon
Jan 24, 2019
How to design tools for journalists (and other product management lessons)
How to design tools for journalists (and other product management lessons)
Perhaps one day we’ll find the perfect algorithms to stop fake news, but companies like Meedan are developing solutions to bridge that gap.
Elaine Ramirez
Jan 23, 2019
5 Lessons on business media from Jeff Klein, 1105 Media chairman
5 Lessons on business media from Jeff Klein, 1105 Media chairman
“B2B media brings buyers and sellers together”
Elaine Ramirez
Jan 21, 2019
Reflecting on the San Francisco experience
Reflecting on the San Francisco experience
MIE students learned from classes, internships and the Bay Area’s “creative energy”
Rich Gordon
Jan 14, 2019
9 questions with Medill’s Dean Whitaker
9 questions with Medill’s Dean Whitaker
Gone are the days when journalists could imagine that “newspaper fairies” took care of the business side of journalism, says Medill interim…
Elaine Ramirez
Jan 4, 2019
Introducing Medill’s latest group of Media Innovation and Entrepreneurship students
Introducing Medill’s latest group of Media Innovation and Entrepreneurship students
Northwestern welcomes the third group of Media Innovation and Entrepreneurship master’s students, now studying and working in San…
Elaine Ramirez
Nov 6, 2018
McCormick, Kellogg and Medill students pitch their startup ideas to investors, entrepreneurs
McCormick, Kellogg and Medill students pitch their startup ideas to investors, entrepreneurs
Eight teams of entrepreneurial Northwestern students bravely went before 30 critical judges to conclude the 2018 NUvention Web + Media…
Henry Keyser
Jun 29, 2018
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