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Downtown Pittsburgh's Innovative Networking Hub for Aspiring Media Professionals

 The Center for Media Innovation (CMI) offers networking opportunities, a working space and valuable resources tailored for journalists. Additionally, the CMI encourages community engagement through informative events and discussions.

Join us to expand your professional network, enhance your skills and contribute to the media industry and society. 

Reservation Links

 External clients interested in working with the CMI, please reach out to Tara Maziarz-Myers: tmyers@pointpark.edu. 

External clients (rate sheet) Internal clients Students

Video: Inside the Center for Media Innovation

Latest Initiatives

Next Generation Newsroom

Our largest program to-date creates a teaching newsroom that brings together professional journalists, recent grads and students to fill gaps in local reporting while blazing and sustaining pathways to careers.

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Citizen Reporting Academy

A fully online certificate program to help individuals become citizen reporters and take control of their community’s local story.

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"Point Of View" Student-Run TV Show

“Point of View” is produced and run by Point Park students in the Center for Media Innovation.

Latest Episodes
2024-25 Annual Report

Learn more about the CMI’s projects, community outreach and events.

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Programs

Pittsburgh Downtown Media Hub

A shared newsroom hosting six local outlets and the Pittsburgh Women’s Press Club. Located within walking distance to campus at 223 Fourth Avenue in Downtown Pittsburgh, it serves as a daily drop-in space and creative hub for students.

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Pittsburgh Media Partnership

A grant-funded initiative to connect journalists working in Pittsburgh and the surrounding river valley communities — helping them find new resources to support good journalism.

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McKeesport Community Newsroom

An initiative of the Center for Media Innovation, it supports citizen journalism and storytelling by residents of the Mon Valley’s largest city and surrounding areas.

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Facilities

Video Studio

Report live on breaking news for U-View or assist in the taping of show for a local TV station.

Podcast Studio

Broadcast live on WPPJ or run a podcast for local media professionals or a national show.

Photography Studio

Create authentic portraits in an ideal space, equipped with ceiling grids and the latest lighting technology.

Multimedia Newsroom

Collaborate with fellow journalists, writers, photographers, graphic designers, social media strategists and web developers to tell your story.

Center for Media Innovation Staff

Pictured is Andrew Conte, assistant vice president and director of the Center for Media Innovation.

Andrew Conte

Director and Assistant Vice President
Bio page
Pictured is Tara Maziarz Myers.

Tara Maziarz Myers

Department Coordinator
Pictured is Todd Franko, Newsapalooza Director

Todd Franko

Newsapalooza Director
Newsapalooza
Pictured is Wayne Gaines, studio coordinator.

Wayne Gaines

Studio Coordinator
Pictured is Frank Garland, project coordinator, Pittsburgh Media Partnership.

Frank Garland

Project Coordinator, Pittsburgh Media Partnership
Pittsburgh Media Partnership
Pictured is Tanner Knapp, Pittsburgh Downtown Media Hub coordinator.

Tanner Knapp

Coordinator, Pittsburgh Downtown Media Hub
Pittsburgh Downtown Media Hub
Pictured is Kim Palmiero, Next Generation Newsroom teaching editor

Kim Palmiero

Teaching Editor, Next Generation Newsroom
Next Generation Newsroom
Pictured is Martha Rial, McKeesport Community Newsroom project manager.

Martha Rial

Project Manager, McKeesport Community Newsroom
McKeesport Community Newsroom
Pictured is Nick Tommarello, graduate assistant.

Nick Tommarello

Graduate Assistant
Pictured is Olivia Valyo, creative content coordinator.

Olivia Valyo

Creative Content Coordinator

Contact Us

 

Email/Phone

cmi@pointpark.edu
412-392-8055

Location

14 Wood Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Mailing Address

201 Wood Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Point Park University

201 Wood Street Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1984

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