Content Creator Journalism

Harvard Extension School

JOUR E-189

Section 1

CRN 27246

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This course is for students looking to make the jump to becoming part- or full-time independent content creators on platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Substack. Using journalism skills across disciplines—video, audio, and writing—the course walks through how to find your niche and expertise, identify the best platform for your purpose, and connect you with an audience. Case studies and guest speakers illuminate the business of becoming a creator journalist. Students end the course with writing a launch plan for their channel.

Credits: 4

Term

Spring Term 2027

Part of Term

Full Term

Format

Live Attendance Web Conference

Credit Status

Graduate, Undergraduate

Section Status

Open

Instructor Info

Ryan Y. Kellett, BA

Affiliate, Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society, Harvard University

Meeting Info

F 12:30pm - 2:30pm (1/25 - 5/15)

Participation Option: Online Synchronous

Deadlines

Last day to register:

Notes

This course meets via web conference. Students must attend and participate at the scheduled meeting time. See minimum technology requirements.

Tuition

All Sections of this Course

CRN	Section #	Participation Option(s)	Instructor	Section Status	Meets	Term Dates
27246	1	Online Synchronous	Ryan Yutung Kellett	Open	F 12:30pm - 2:30pm	Jan 25 to May 15