Networking Opportunities & Skills to Fit the Modern Media Landscape

At Queens, our Multimedia Storytelling program teaches you how to create media content and tell persuasive stories across a variety of platforms, from television and print journalism to podcasts and social media. Our curriculum is flexible and gives you the opportunity to work as a media practitioner in a variety of roles and media outlets.

Plus, the Queens News Service – our on-campus news creation and distribution service – and the numerous local and national media outlets in the Charlotte region give students ample access to real-world opportunities, which offer invaluable experience and drive future success.

Meet Paula Azuaje ’20 & Elvis Menayese ’22

Paula Azuaje ’20 is an associate producer for Susie Film, an independent production company. Paula most recently worked on the documentary film “Crisis of Substance” about the opioid crisis and substance abuse. In June 2023, the film won a Southeast Emmy award.

Elvis Menayese ’22 is the race and equity reporter for C正规博彩平台 NPR News Source, WFAE 90.7. Originally from Wales in the United Kingdom, Menayese traveled to the United States, attended Queens, and worked with the Queens News Service, where he published a number of stories on local community issues and topics such as sports, religion, and the environment during his college experience. Elvis was offered a job with WFAE after graduation.

Program Highlights

• As a multimedia storytelling major at Queens, you will develop analytical and critical thinking skills as you receive in-depth training in the latest storytelling techniques across a range of media.
• You will have numerous opportunities to work directly with Charlotte area media outlets. Plus, our faculty members can facilitate connections to internship opportunities and future job opportunities for graduates.
• In addition, our students can connect with the Charlotte community through digital and media literacy initiatives, depending on your interest.

Accelerated MA in Communication (MACom)

Queens offers an accelerated pathway for qualified Multimedia Storytelling students who want a faster route to a graduate degree. Eligible students may receive an invitation after admission, complete an intent-to-enroll form, and receive personalized advising to stay on track. Students apply formally by the end of their sophomore year and complete the pathway in the 3.5 + 1 format.

Your Degree in Action

Multimedia storytellers leave Queens with a valuable skill set, one that prepares you for a range of career opportunities:

• Advertising and promotions manager
• Fundraising manager
• Producers and directors
• Public relations manager
• Public relations specialist
• Technical writer
• Web developer
• Professor

Selected Courses

• Digital Media Production (MMS 101)
• Practicum: Queens Student Media (MMS 213)
• Entrepreneurial Journalism (MMS 316)
• Advanced Digital Media Production (MMS 470)

Program Contacts

Roseann Pluretti English, Ph.D.
Director of Undergraduate Programs, Knight School of Communication
Assistant Professor, Communication
plurettir@queens.edu
704-688-2733

Nicole Hoerschelmann, Ph.D.
Dean, James L. Knight School of Communication
hoerschelmannn@queens.edu
704-337-2384

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