Radio and Television Broadcasting

The Radio & Television Broadcasting program prepares an individual to gain entry-level employment in the broadcast industry. The student learns studio terms, legal requirements, broadcast station organization, AM-FM radio and TV station channel assignments, logging procedure, principles of performance, programming formats and a thorough examination of past and present radio and TV trends and development.

As part of the speech and announcing sections of the program, students are taught the basics of voice development such as breath control by learning voice development exercises, diaphragmatic breathing, articulation, expressiveness of speech, volume and pitch ranges, as well as phrasing and inflection. Emphasis is also placed on broadcast advertising commercial believability. Students are critiqued by professional broadcast instructors.

In addition to classroom periods, the students will be trained in professionally equipped audio and video studios leading to proficiency with consoles and digital recording/playback decks, video camera operations and other production equipment. Students also receive online media training including web design, content management systems and linked journalism. Studio lab work, both live and recorded, is also critiqued by professional broadcast announcers and producers.

News and sports writing and reporting introduces the student to the concepts and theories of broadcast journalism. Students learn the basic elements of writing an effective news story, in addition to gathering sports stories and delivering sports on-camera. Broadcast management is also taught which includes a general study of sales, advertising, public relations, traffic and programming.

Special lectures and workshops featuring prominent authorities on specific aspects of radio and television, such as broadcast law, labor unions, music promotions, etc. are also provided to the student. These lectures are important for entry-level positions as a disc jockey, newscaster, sportscaster, director, producer or salesperson.

As a Broadcasting professional, you will work in the field of radio and television, delivering captivating content to the public. Your role can vary widely depending on the specific job title, which can include being a news anchor, reporter, producer, technician, or director among others.

This program, which is 24 semester credit hours of instruction, leads to a diploma. The 32-week long hybrid program is made up of two (2) terms of approximately equal length.

Through our unique and comprehensive training, you will be taught on real studio sets and behind the scenes with technical operations – giving you all the tools you need to become a successful professional!

ACTIVATOR real-world experience. Pursue powerful, real-world experiences with ACTIVATOR! With hands-on internship programs and exclusive media collaborations with local radio, TV, and production facilities across our seven-school network – you’ll gain invaluable real-world work experiences. Get ready for live remotes and exciting live production events that put your skills directly into action – all as part of the ACTIVATOR program.

Learn by doing. "Learn by Doing" is the School's style. We know that there is no substitute for operating the tools of broadcasting under the direction of broadcast professionals. The classes and studio sessions are run with the same professional informality that is found throughout the broadcast industry.

The Doral campus. The Miami Media School's facilities are located within the city of Doral in Miami-Dade County. The School has two fully equipped Television Studio and Control rooms outfitted with professional industry level broadcasting equipment, fourteen video editing workstations with additional workstations in each of the eight audio studios, and three on-air Internet radio stations. The School features three classrooms and a comprehensive learning resource center, as well as staff and administrative offices. The School contains 9,370 square feet of space.

Interested applicants should call the School to arrange to take an informational tour, meet with the Financial Aid Office and interview with the School Director. The School accepts and enrolls applicants regardless of race, creed, gender or age, who exhibit adequate speech and reading skills, appropriate educational background, sufficient career motivation and a successful live audition.

In order for students to be enrolled the student must have met all admissions requirements, completed all paperwork and been formally accepted into the institution by the start date of the program. Students who are registered for classes must have all enrollment provisions resolved by the end of the second week of classes in order to be considered for acceptance.

Length. 32 weeks; 24 semester credit hours; two (2) terms of approximately equal length; hybrid. 668 clock hours.

All 100 level courses are taught during the first 16 weeks of the program followed by the 200 level courses being taught during the second 16 weeks of the program. Within the 32 weeks of the program all course objectives will be met though the sequence of objectives may vary. All new students will begin classes with their specific cohort for the first four weeks and will experience courses with students from varying cohorts for the remainder of the program.

Online and residential courses. As part of the program, students may take some courses online. Online courses are offered within the institution's learning management system. Students must pass an Online Course Readiness Assessment as part of the enrollment process in order to qualify to take courses (with a minimum score of 24 out of 30). Students who do not complete this assessment prior to enrollment must complete the Survey of Online Learning and Intellectual Development (SOLID Start) course prior to being enrolled into online coursework. International students and students receiving Veterans Administration Educational Benefits are required to complete these courses on-campus. All other courses are residential, on-campus only.

Class size. Although class sizes vary, the maximum number of students to be enrolled for any one class is 35.

Campus hours. Monday-Thursday 8:30am - 10pm; Friday 8:30am - 5pm; Sat-Sun Closed.

Start dates. The August 2025 catalog lists start dates through December 2025; Miami Media School has not published 2026 start dates. Contact the School for the next start.

Upon acceptance, the student will not be subject to any tuition increases that may occur from the time of this enrollment to completion of the program. However, a termination and re-enrollment in program will subject Student to any tuition increases that may have occurred since initial enrollment.

Supplies. A late fee of 5% may be charged for payments that are 10 days past due. In addition to direct costs of the program, students will be responsible for purchasing their own supplies, such as pens, paper, and other materials. Students should supply their own headphones as well, which may bring out-of-pocket expenses to between $50-150. All course materials needed for the Program are provided by the School and are included within the tuition costs.

Financial aid. The Miami Media School participates in: Federal Pell Grant; Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant; Federal Direct Subsidized Loans; Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans; Federal Direct PLUS Loans. We will also accept any outside scholarships and will accept and certify any credit approved Alternative Loan. The Miami Media School offers a variety of payment plans for those who qualify. Complete the FAFSA at studentaid.gov with the Miami Media School Title IV school code 030780.

Veterans. Effective March 27, 2025, Miami Media School will no longer accept GI Bill benefits for veterans' tuition.

Other fees. Transcripts after graduation are $20.00 each; tutoring is $75.00 per hour; studio use is $35.00 per hour after 6 months post-graduation.

Whether your focus is on “on-air” broadcasting or behind-the-scenes technical operations, the program prepares you for roles including news anchor, reporter, producer, technician, or director.

Career services. The Miami Media School has a Career Services Department to assist graduates who successfully complete the broadcast curriculum. Job inquiries are received and processed continually from employers seeking graduates to fill vacancies. Assistance is given to graduates in the preparation of recorded audition material, continuity samples, resumes and applications for employment. A student who desires placement assistance should submit a radio, tv and web audition media demo to the Career Services Department for approval. Many job opportunities require relocation. The School does not guarantee job placement.

Graduation and employment. In Miami Media School’s 2025 report to ACCSC (reporting period July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025), this program — reported as a 8-month program — had 39 students enrolled in the cohort, a 72% graduation rate and a 76% employment rate.

"Learn by Doing." "Learn by Doing" is the School's style. We know that there is no substitute for operating the tools of broadcasting under the direction of broadcast professionals. The classes and studio sessions are run with the same professional informality that is found throughout the broadcast industry.

Graduation. To graduate and receive a diploma, a student must meet these requirements: satisfactory completion of all required courses; grade point average of 2.0 or higher; satisfaction of all financial obligations to the school in order to participate in the graduation ceremony, receive a diploma and obtain transcripts. Progress Reports will be issued to each student at the conclusion of each Term of the program.