St. Bonaventure University

Content Creation Program


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.

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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.



Students create content.

Why Study Content Creation at St. Bonaventure?


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.


Internships equip you to meet a fast-evolving marketplace.


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.



Program Information


Bachelor of Arts in Content Creation


  • Communication minor


    Learning objectives


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    SBU’s Jandoli School announces new major in Content Creation

    Dec 3, 2025, 11:01 by Thomas Missel
    St. Bonaventure University’s acclaimed Jandoli School of Communication has announced the launch of a new Bachelor of Arts in Content Creation, a 44-credit major designed to prepare students for careers in the rapidly evolving world of digital media.


    St. Bonaventure University’s acclaimed Jandoli School of Communication has announced the launch of a new Bachelor of Arts in Content Creation, a 44-credit major designed to prepare students for careers in the rapidly evolving world of digital media.

    Set to enroll its first students in fall 2026, the major draws on the Jandoli School’s longstanding strengths in multimedia storytelling, social media strategy, writing, design and digital marketing.

    The program’s curriculum — built largely from existing high-demand courses — combines foundational communication skills with advanced training in video production, graphic design, social media engagement, and analytics. Students will culminate their studies with a capstone course, Advanced Digital Content Creation, and a required 400-hour internship experience.

    “This program builds on the Jandoli School’s strong track record and meets the needs of students who seek to work specifically in content creation,” said Aaron Chimbel, dean of the Jandoli School. “The major not only meets student interest, it positions them for success in a media world where strong digital communication skills are essential.”

    The Content Creation major responds to increasing workforce demand for graduates skilled in digital communication, social media management, online engagement strategy, and multimedia production. A market analysis shows strong employment and salary prospects in digital communication fields, with recent growth across related industries.

    Students in the program will complete 38 credits of required major courses and six credits of electives, for a total of 44 credits within the major.

    The new major aligns with the planned fall 2026 opening of the Jandoli School’s expanded and renovated facility, which will offer updated studios, collaborative learning spaces, and upgraded technology to support digital storytelling and production.

    “This is the perfect time to introduce a major like this that can draw on our new facility and equipment,” Chimbel said.

    Designed with flexibility and future readiness in mind, the program will prepare students for careers as social media managers, content strategists, digital marketers, videographers, brand storytellers and other emerging communication roles.

    For more information about all the majors in the Jandoli School, visit www.sbu.edu/jandoli or contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@sbu.edu.

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