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Shape the future of media

Earn your master's degree in media innovation while developing advanced skills in digital storytelling, audience engagement, strategy and emerging media technologies. This in-person, four-semester master's program admits students each fall and combines academic rigor with practical experience and skill building to advance your career in rapidly changing industries. 

How we teach

Through small classes in the Reynolds School’s state-of-the-art facilities, hands-on projects and close collaboration with faculty, you'll learn how to connect with audiences, adapt to new media forms and technologies and create meaningful content.

The curriculum emphasizes real-world experience, preparing graduates for careers across journalism, media, communications and beyond.  

Application deadlines

  • February 1: Early applicants will be screened. Those recommended for acceptance will be given priority in the awarding of graduate assistantships.
  • March 15: Applications due for acceptance in the program and consideration for any remaining graduate assistantships.
  • After March 15: Applications will continue to be accepted for the fall until the program is full.

Reasons to attend the Reynolds School

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Dedicated faculty

At the Reynolds School, you will find a dedicated faculty committed to creating journalism that matters. We have a small program so you will have individualized study and plenty of contact with faculty.

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Rich outdoor environment

Our campus is less than an hour away from some of the most beautiful scenery in the country, like the Black Rock desert and Lake Tahoe. We learn in an environment that encourages exploration and recreation.

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Excellent facilities

Work in a lab specifically set aside for Reynolds School graduate students. You will be assigned a dedicated lab computer during the program as well as a Nikon DSLR camera, with video and audio equipment available for check out.

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Contact our program director

Patrick File

Patrick File

Phone: (775) 784-4894
Email: pfile@unr.edu

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