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M.A. in Communication

Western Illinois University

Master's DegreeCIP: 09.0701

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Macomb, Illinois

    1 University Circle, Macomb, Illinois, 61455

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionSpeakingWritingJudgment and Decision MakingSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationMonitoringActive LearningTime ManagementComplex Problem SolvingNegotiationInstructingLearning Strategies

Knowledge

Communications and MediaEnglish LanguageComputers and ElectronicsTelecommunicationsAdministration and ManagementFine ArtsLaw and GovernmentEngineering and TechnologyCustomer and Personal ServicePersonnel and Human ResourcesEducation and TrainingPsychology

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionNear VisionSpeech ClarityProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningOriginalitySpeech RecognitionInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingFluency of IdeasVisualizationSelective AttentionFar Vision

Tasks

  • Organize and string together raw footage into a continuous whole according to scripts or the instruc
  • Edit films and videotapes to insert music, dialogue, and sound effects, to arrange films into sequen
  • Select and combine the most effective shots of each scene to form a logical and smoothly running sto
  • Write scripts.
  • Write commentaries, columns, or scripts, using computers.
  • Coordinate and serve as an anchor on news broadcast programs.
  • Examine news items of local, national, and international significance to determine topics to address
  • Read news flashes to inform audiences of important events.
  • Announce musical selections, station breaks, commercials, or public service information, and accept
  • Operate control consoles.
  • Switch between video sources in a studio or on multi-camera remotes, using equipment such as switche
  • Observe pictures through monitors and direct camera and video staff concerning shading and compositi
  • Supervise and assign duties to workers engaged in technical control and production of radio and tele
  • Coordinate the use of drone technology for aerial filming and photography.
  • Audition and interview performers to match their attributes to specific roles or to increase the poo
  • Prepare actors for auditions by providing scripts and information about roles and casting requiremen
  • Select performers for roles or submit lists of suitable performers to producers or directors for fin
  • Operate and maintain on-air and production audio equipment.
  • Check completed program logs for accuracy and conformance with Federal Communications Commission (FC
  • Read news, read or record public service and promotional announcements, or perform other on-air duti
  • Plan details such as framing, composition, camera movement, sound, and actor movement for each shot
  • Communicate to actors the approach, characterization, and movement needed for each scene in such a w
  • Direct live broadcasts, films and recordings, or non-broadcast programming for public entertainment
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  • Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.

Technology

Graphics or photo imaging softwareVideo creation and editing softwareMusic or sound editing softwareDocument management softwareDesktop publishing softwareProject management softwareData base user interface and query softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareWeb platform development softwareFilesystem softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareWord processing softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareEnterprise application integration softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareElectronic mail softwareOperating system softwareHuman resources softwareDevelopment environment software

Tools

Audio patch baysDesktop computersDigital video disk DVD recordersDigital video editing systemsLaptop computersNetwork routersPersonal computersVideo patch baysYouTube.comCommunication headphonesCompact digital camerasDigital audio recordersDigital audio workstationsEditing consolesFlash disksHigh definition HD video camerasLaser facsimile machinesMicrophonesMobile broadcast unitsMulti-line telephone systemsSatellite phonesAudio control consolesAudio playback equipmentCompact disk CD playersEarpiecesHeadset microphonesHeadsetsMicrophone standsMixing desksRecord turntables

Work Values

IndependenceAchievementRecognitionWorking ConditionsRelationshipsSupport
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Film and Video Editors27-4032.00
  • News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists27-3023.00
  • Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys27-3011.00
  • Media Technical Directors/Managers27-2012.05
  • Talent Directors27-2012.04
  • Media Programming Directors27-2012.03
  • Producers and Directors27-2012.00
  • Communications Teachers, Postsecondary25-1122.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Master's Degree)

  • Organizational post-production vision — establish editorial standards, workflows, and toolchain decisions that govern quality and efficiency across multiple concurrent productions.
  • Editorial teams — mentor, evaluate, and develop junior and mid-level editors, providing structured feedback that builds craft skills and professional judgment across the department.
  • High-stakes creative direction — partner with executive producers and studio leadership to shape narrative strategy and story structure from pre-production through final delivery.
  • Post-production budgets and schedules — own and manage at the project or slate level, balancing creative ambitions with resource constraints and contractual delivery milestones.
  • Industry trends in editing technology — monitor and evaluate emerging tools, codecs, and AI-assisted editing capabilities, making adoption recommendations that advance the organization's competitive position.
  • Signature editorial style — cultivate and apply at a recognized level of mastery, influencing the aesthetic identity of a studio, network, or production company's body of work.
  • Cross-functional post-production pipeline — architect end-to-end workflows integrating NLE systems, VFX pipelines, color grading, and sound editorial to maximize throughput and version control integrity.
  • Talent acquisition and departmental culture — lead hiring decisions and foster an inclusive, innovation-driven editorial environment that attracts and retains top post-production professionals.
  • Stakeholder communication — represent the editorial department to network executives, distributors, and marketing partners, translating complex post decisions into strategic business language.
  • Knowledge transfer initiatives — design and deliver internal training programs, post-mortems, and best-practice documentation that institutionalize editorial excellence across the organization.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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