Medill High School Journalism Programs
Medill High School Journalism Day
In the fall, Medill offers Chicago area journalism teachers the opportunity to bring students for a day of workshops. For information about this event, please contact Sara Brazeal. The 2024 event is full.
Medill High School Journalism Live
We offer Medill High School Journalism Live, free virtual workshops to introduce high school students to the exciting world of journalism and media.
Our goal is to educate and inspire future journalists. Students get a glimpse of how far a career in journalism can take them while learning practical information on different skills and techniques. The workshops also help students see first-hand what it’s like to be a college student studying journalism.
Each workshop features expert Medill faculty.
Workshops and panel discussion recordings
Sports Journalism
Identify what makes the top sports reporters and analysts so great at what they do.
Taught by: J.A. Adande
Storytelling on Your Smart Device
Learn the basics of creating a professional video story using your smart device.
Taught by: Caryn Ward
Watch Storytelling on Smart Devices
Professional Journalist Panel
Get tips and tricks from Medill alumni for in-person and remote reporting.
Watch Professional Journalist Panel
Medill Student Panel
Hear what it's like to be a college journalism and a Medill student.
Watch Student Panel
Mastering Sports Reporting
Learn the fundamentals of sports reporting and writing.
Taught by: Melissa Isaacson
Watch Mastering Sports Reporting
How to be a better sports journalist
Four tips on how to be a better sports journalist and improve your section.
Taught by: Melissa Isaacson
Watch How to be a better sports journalist
Racial Reckoning and Media Responsibility
Learn about the media's approach to covering race relations in the U.S.
Taught by: Christopher Benson
Watch Racial Reckoning and Media Responsibility