Edward R. Murrow Awards

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Check out the student category for the Edward R. Murrow Awards, which are extremely prestigious and would look amazing on your college applications or resume.

For almost fifty years the Radio Television Digital News Association has honored outstanding achievements in broadcast and digital journalism with the Edward R. Murrow Awards. The Murrow Awards are among the most prestigious in journalism and recognize local and national news stories that embody the RTDNA Code of Ethics, show technical expertise and illustrate the impact and significance of journalism in our world today. There is a student category for this ulta-prestigious award.

How do I get started? Have a look at the website for the Edward R. Murrow Awards for more information about entries and nominations.

How do I expand narrative arc? Are you interested in journalism and keen to go above and beyond?

  • Take the lead at your school newspaper as a writer, editor or publisher. Don’t have a school newspaper? Start one today!

  • Consider starting a school radio or TV station

  • Do a summer course through The New York Times.

  • Become a Youth Reporter for YR Media.

  • Get published in The New York Times when you win one of their many writing competitions.

  • Spend five weeks at an inspiring and intensive program for aspiring journalists at Northwestern University

CompetitionBetsy PutnamEnglish and Journalism, Arts and Music, Do From Anywhere, Merit