Getting a degree online in Radio-Television Broadcasting can give you the skills and knowledge you need to secure your dream job in television or radio. Online associate degrees in radio and television broadcasting are typically offered by 2-year community colleges and technical schools, while some colleges and universities offer more comprehensive 4-year bachelor's degrees online. Students of online degree programs gain basic skills and knowledge in subjects like:

• Broadcasting, Cable, and Internet
• Media Production
• Broadcast Journalism
• Writing for Electronic Media
• Mass Communication Law and Ethics

Student may also receive more specialized training through chosen electives like: Sportscasting, Advertising, Internet Communications, and Video Field Production. Some online degree programs may also include internships at local radio & television stations and co-curricular opportunities with campus stations to provide students with production experience before entering the workforce.

Careers in Radio & TV

After graduation students holding an online degree in radio and television broadcasting will have access to a number of career paths. Undergraduate degrees provide distance learning students with the knowledge and skills necessary to land most entry-level positions at radio or television stations. Opportunities are available to work on pre and post-show production as well as during radio & TV programs. Entry-level jobs at sound and recording studios may also be an option for qualified graduates. Available job titles include:

• Assistant Producer
• Video Editor
• Radio Producer
• Radio Announcer
• Program Director
• News Reporter
• Broadcast News Analyst
• Radio & Camera Operators
• Master Control Engineers
• Network and Computer Systems Administrators
• Advertising Sales Agents & Account Executives