Sports Media

Sports Media

Combine your passion for sports with the power of storytelling in High Point University's Sports Media program.

This hands-on major allows students to learn the craft of journalistic reporting, fine-tune your media production skills, and navigate the dynamic realm of sport public relations by providing them with the skills needed for a carer in this ever evolving industry.

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One University Parkway High Point, NC 27268

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(800) 345-6993

(336) 841-9216

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Faculty and Staff

Bobby Hayes

Chair and Professor of the Practice of Journalism

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+1 (336) 888-6310

Nicholas Buzzelli

Assistant Professor, Sports Media

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336-841-9587

Kenneth Medlin

Professor of the Practice of Journalism

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+1 (336) 841-9854

Majoring in Sports Media at High Point University is more than just an academic decision – it’s a game-changer for your career. Here, you’ll not only learn the fundamentals of sports journalism, production, and media relations, but you’ll also step onto a dynamic playing field where innovation meets experience. Benefit from cutting-edge facilities, expert faculty, and a curriculum designed to score big in the fast-paced world of sports media. Through hands-on experiences in both studio and on-location settings, students prepare for diverse career paths, including on-air talent roles, live and studio sports program production for various media outlets, and creating media content for sports organizations. High Point University can transform your passion into profession, offering an unparalleled journey where every day is a winning play in shaping the future of sports media.

Why major in Sports Media?

Dynamic Curriculum: Immerse yourself in a carefully crafted program that covers the essentials of sports journalism, production, and media relations.
Cutting-Edge Facilities: Access state-of-the-art facilities, like our podcast and television studio, equipped with the latest technology that provides a hands-on experience from day one.
Innovation in Action: Explore the intersection of sports and media in an environment that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and forward-looking approaches.
Industry Connections: Forge valuable connections with professionals in sports media, like Sportswriter-In-Residence Bob Ryan, through networking, internships, and guest lectures.
Transformative Experience: High Point University offers more than an education; it’s a transformative experience that propels your passion for sports media into a successful and fulfilling career.

Sports Announcing/Reporting for Broadcast/Digital/Print Media
Public/Media Relations/Social Media for Sports Organizations
Studio/Field/Live Coverage Sports Production

Atlantic Coast Conference
HPU Athletics
High Point Rockers
Major League Baseball
New York Mets
Greensboro Grasshoppers (Class A affiliate Miami Marlins)
Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA affiliate Colorado Rockies)
NHL Network
Raycom Sports Media
Fox 8 News WGHP-TV High Point
WSNV-TV 7 News Miami, FL
Turner Sports: NBA on TNT
ESPN Radio
New England Sports Network (NESN)
Washington Wizards
Kansas City Chiefs

Q News Network

Newscast streamed live on YouTube channel
Sports Media students contribute 1:30-2:00 minute sportscast for each show
Anchor sportscast/produce packages/live shots (using FaceTime)

Sports Link

Produced by HPU athletic department with fulltime multimedia specialist responsible for production
Live stream telecast of all home sporting events for the Big South Network (over 70 events)
Student responsibilities include PBP/color analyst/camera operator/replay/graphics/director

HPUR

Internet student radio station
Students produce sports talk shows

Panther Report

15-minute weekly sports show produced by students

Sports Broadcasting Class

Students write scripts, anchor sportscasts and provide reports for Triad News
Students participate with Sports Link and Panther Report
Students contribute a number of podcasts

Other Student Opportunities

Sports Writer in Residence Bob Ryan- ESPN
Internships with local media
Internships with ACC (Greensboro)
Internships with local professional sports teams: three minor league baseball teams and an NBA Development League team

Yale University Sports, New Haven, CT
Georgia Swarm, Atlanta, GA
Gazelle Group, Princeton, NJ
MLB Commissioner’s Office, New York, NY
New York Mets, New York, NY
New Jersey Devils, Newark, NJ
Univ. of Vermont Sports, Burlington, VT
WECT-TV, Wilmington, NC
WEPM Radio, Martinsburg, WV
WLUK-TV, Green Bay, WI

Hosted ESPN’s Bob Ryan as a guest speaker
Attended the Buster Olney Sports Reporting Workshop, Nashville, TN
Toured IMG-College Sports Productions, Winston-Salem, NC

Course Requirements 2025/2026

Bachelor of Arts in Sports Media

Degree Requirements	Credits
Major Requirements	60
University Core Requirements	36-44
Electives	24-32
Total	128

Minor in Sports Media

Minor Requirements	Credits
Course Requirements	20
Total	20

Requirements for B.A. in Sports Media

Course	Course Title	Credits
COM 1110	Human Communication	4
COM 1120	Introduction to Media Creation	4
COM 3390	Communication Law and Ethics	4
Major Core Requirements (38 credits)
COM 2001	Techniques in Media Production	4
JOU 2200	Mastering the Interview	2
JOU 2243	Reporting and Writing Across Platforms	4
MPE 1950	Multi-Camera Production	4
SPT 2246	Sports Reporting	4
SPT 2256	Sport and Communication	4
SPT 3006	Sports Broadcasting	4
SPT 3325	Sports Public Relations	4
SPT 3342	Advanced Sports Broadcasting	4
SPT 4006	Advanced Sports Reporting	4
Electives (Choose 10 credits from the following):
COM 4811	Internship	variable
COM Elective Outside Major	Elective	2-4
SPT 2881/3881/4881	Special Topics	1-4
SPT 3500	Global Sports Media	4
MPE 2261	Podcasting Workshop	2
SPT 2267	Sports Highlight Videography	2
SPT 2268	Live Sports Practicum	2
SPT 2269	Sports Announcing Practicum	2
Course Descriptions

Requirements for Minor in Sports Media

Course	Course Title	Credits
COM 2001	Techniques in Media Production	4
JOU 2243	Writing and Reporting Across Platforms	4
SPT 2246	Sports Reporting	4
SPT 2256	Sport and Communication	4
SPT 3006	Sports Broadcasting	4
Course Descriptions

Career Opportunities

The Sport Communication major provides students with a strong foundation for a career in the sports communication industry, with emphasis on sports broadcasting, sports production, and public/media relations for sports organizations.

High Point alumni are working in advertising and public relations agencies, radio and television stations and are producing corporate and theatrical media throughout the nation. A number of our graduates have gone on to earn Ph.D.’s in communication and other fields, while others have chosen to attend graduate and law school at some of the finest institutions in the country including:

-The Annenberg School at the University of Southern California
-Boston University
-Clemson University
-Georgetown University
-High Point University (M.A. in Strategic Communication)
-Purdue University
-The University of Florida
-The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
-The University of Georgia

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Amy Sladek, ’17 – Walt Disney World as a talent acquisition marketing professional intern
Kenna Winter, ’17 – Management Trainee at Uprooted Consulting
Andrew Greene, ’17 – Sales Professional at Tom James in Washington, D.C.
Charlie Kissel, ’17 – Sales Trainee at Quoizel
Diamond Johnson, ’17 – CEO and Producer at K.O. Productions Media, her own film and multimedia production company in Charlotte, North Carolina
Emily Krol, ’17 – Lenovo as an Accelerated Sales Rotational in Morrisville, North Carolina
Jenna Irvin, ’17 – Pure Barre franchise owner in the State College, Pennsylvania market
Jennifer Pascale, Journalism ’16 – Content Generation Specialist and Project Manager at Shift Now Inc.
Anthony Vita, Strategic Communication ’16 – Assistant Account Executive at ASTRSK PR
Graham Billings, Electronic Media Production ’16 – Social Media Intern at DraftKings
Sierra Middlebrooks, Electronic Media ’16 – Programming intern at Awesomeness TV in Los Angeles, California
Tyler Lee, Strategic Communication ’16 – Junior Marketing Designer at Yext, a global digital location management leader in New York City
Carly Delengowski, Electronic Media ’16 – Multimedia Journalist for the CW 22 in Raleigh, North Carolina
Nicole Forman, ’16 – Communications Coordinator for the Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District in Upton, Massachusetts
Marissa Pierre, Strategic Communication ’15 – Communications Manager at RLF Communications
John Pattillo, Electronic Media ’15 – Stage Manager for ESPNU
Krista Willard, Journalism ’15 – Associate Content Producer for CBS Interactive
Brenna Austin, Strategic Communication ’16 – Public Relations and Events Intern at Entertainment Fusion Group in Los Angeles
Ed Harlin, Electronic Media ’14 – Camera Operator for the Atlanta Braves

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Amy Sladek, ’17 – Walt Disney World as a talent acquisition marketing professional intern
Kenna Winter, ’17 – Management Trainee at Uprooted Consulting
Andrew Greene, ’17 – Sales Professional at Tom James in Washington, D.C.
Charlie Kissel, ’17 – Sales Trainee at Quoizel
Diamond Johnson, ’17 – CEO and Producer at K.O. Productions Media, her own film and multimedia production company in Charlotte, North Carolina
Emily Krol, ’17 – Lenovo as an Accelerated Sales Rotational in Morrisville, North Carolina
Jenna Irvin, ’17 – Pure Barre franchise owner in the State College, Pennsylvania market
Jennifer Pascale, Journalism ’16 – Content Generation Specialist and Project Manager at Shift Now Inc.
Anthony Vita, Strategic Communication ’16 – Assistant Account Executive at ASTRSK PR
Graham Billings, Electronic Media Production ’16 – Social Media Intern at DraftKings
Sierra Middlebrooks, Electronic Media ’16 – Programming intern at Awesomeness TV in Los Angeles, California
Tyler Lee, Strategic Communication ’16 – Junior Marketing Designer at Yext, a global digital location management leader in New York City
Carly Delengowski, Electronic Media ’16 – Multimedia Journalist for the CW 22 in Raleigh, North Carolina
Nicole Forman, ’16 – Communications Coordinator for the Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District in Upton, Massachusetts
Marissa Pierre, Strategic Communication ’15 – Communications Manager at RLF Communications
John Pattillo, Electronic Media ’15 – Stage Manager for ESPNU
Krista Willard, Journalism ’15 – Associate Content Producer for CBS Interactive
Brenna Austin, Strategic Communication ’16 – Public Relations and Events Intern at Entertainment Fusion Group in Los Angeles
Ed Harlin, Electronic Media ’14 – Camera Operator for the Atlanta Braves

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At High Point University, our emphasis on global perspectives is designed to provide students with opportunities to enhance their international awareness and to develop their cross-cultural communication skills. Study abroad is strongly encouraged as a part of this emphasis on global studies. With a variety of extraordinary options at some of the most prestigious universities in the world, students at High Point University are encouraged to study abroad as early as the summer after their freshman year. Employers are looking for more than just a degree; they want well-rounded individuals who have familiarity with diverse cultures, special skills, and knowledge of the world around them.

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