YOUTH PROGRAMS

SPORTS JOURNALISM &
BROADCASTING INSTITUTE

Sports Journalism and Broadcasting Institute

Our program offerings and certificate program are offered to any teenager 12 to 18 years old. Our hands-on curriculum centers around teaching the fundamental skills needed for the sports journalism and broadcasting industry.

We also seek to improve those skills with real-world experiences in our state-of-the-art facilities on Hofstra University's campus – home to 17 intercollegiate sports that compete at the NCAA Division I level.

For more information, contact Madeline Schmitt, Sports Journalism Director, at 516-463-7400,
or email ce-youth@hofstra.edu

Course Offerings

Program Activities

Our instructors and guest speakers are current industry professionals working either at the High School, Collegiate or Professional ranks. Our instructional staff has work affiliations with the following sports media organizations: Major League Baseball (MLB), National Football League (NFL), National Basketball Association (NBA), National Hockey League (NHL), ESPN, CBS Sports Network, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports, NBC Sports, News 12 Varsity Long Island and News 12.

We offer classroom learning and hands-on training activities for all of our programs. Students will learn to develop and hone their skills in the following areas:

  • Research and Preparation
  • Writing
  • Interviewing (In-person, Skype, and Phone) with Division I Athletic Coaches and/or Special Industry Guests
  • Radio Anchoring, Hosting and Updates
  • Television Anchoring and Updates
  • Reporting
  • Round Table Hosting
  • Sports Debating
  • Post-Production Producing & Editing
  • Sports Broadcasting Fundamentals (Play-by-Play and Color Commentary)
  • Utilization of a Teleprompter
  • Vocal Coaching

Facilities

Students are taught in state-of-the-art classrooms and studios on the Hofstra University campus. The program features two specialized dedicated program training rooms:

TV Recording Studio

(over 400 square feet)

  • High Definition (HD) Camera
  • Shure Microphones
  • Teleprompter
  • High Definition Flat Screen Television
  • Ceiling-mounted Recessed LED Lighting
  • Specialized Genaray LED TV Dimmable Spot Lights
  • Sound Proofing Technology
  • Hofstra Branded Backdrop

Audio Recording Studio

(over 200 square feet)

  • Behringer Mixer
  • Studio Amplifier
  • Rode Procaster Microphones
  • Behringer Headphones
  • Shure microphones
  • Studio Monitors
  • High Definition Flat Screen Television
  • Hofstra Branded Backdrop

New Virtual Zoom Series Available

Individual and/or group training classes are now available via Zoom. Topics include Play-by-Play, TV/Radio Hosting, Interviewing, Writing, and Podcasting.

To inquire or register: Email ce-youth@hofstra.edu