The Bachelor of Arts in Content Creation program at St. Bonaventure prepares students to thrive in today’s digital-first communication world. You’ll learn to craft compelling stories, manage online communities, and produce multimedia content that informs, entertains and inspires.
The Content Creation major joins seven other Jandoli School of Communication majors, which are accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications.
Hands-on learning from day one.
Work with campus media outlets, student-run agencies and real clients to build a professional portfolio before graduation.
400 hours of internships.
Gain significant industry experience through 400 hours of required internships in roles such as content creator, social media coordinator, or digital marketing intern.
Faculty who know the industry.
Learn from professors with professional experience in journalism, marketing, public relations and multimedia production. You’ll be mentored by experts dedicated to helping you grow as a creator and communicator.
Modern tools for digital storytelling.
Produce and edit your work using the Jandoli School’s state-of-the-art studios, video labs and creative collaboration spaces.
Bona alumni as your magnetic force forward.
St. Bonaventure alumni include Pulitzer Prize winners and Emmy, Sports Emmy, duPont-Columbia, Edward R. Murrow, George Polk and Peabody award honorees, plus a National Association of Black Journalists Hall of Fame inductee, a three-time National Sportswriter of the Year and a three-time New York Sportswriter of the Year.
The creator economy is surging: full-time digital creator jobs in the U.S. soared from approximately 200,000 in 2020 to 1.5 million in 2024 — a 7.5 × increase — according to a recent report by the
Interactive Advertising Bureau and Harvard Business School.
As content creation and visual storytelling become central across industries, this program positions you directly for that growth.
In our BA in Content Creation, you will complete 400 hours of internship experience — a requirement consistent across all majors in the Jandoli School. The school’s dedicated internship coordinator will guide you in securing meaningful placements both on campus and off. Meanwhile, you’ll also gain hands-on opportunities through our many campus media outlets.
SBU's Mackowski presented 2024-25 Ed Bearss Memorial Award
May 1, 2025, 08:48
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Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor of Communication, has been awarded the Scottsdale Civil War Roundtable's 2024-25 Ed Bearss Memorial Award.
Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor of Communication, has been awarded the Scottsdale Civil War Roundtable's 2024-25 Ed Bearss Memorial Award.
The award was established by the Scottsdale Roundtable in 2021 in memory of Civil War historian and preservationist Ed Bearss, who appeared at the Roundtable for 20 consecutive sessions. It recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to Civil War history and the preservation of battlefields and other significant Civil War sites, as well as to Civil War memory.
"Chris has made an enormous contribution as a historian and preserva-tionist," Mark Stoler, Roundtable president, said. "Between his writing, speaking, the founding of Emerging Civil War, and his role in preservation, Chris’ boundless energy and enthusiasm provide an outstanding example for all those who share an interest in promoting the importance of understanding and preserving the memory of America’s Civil War."