Broadcast Journalism
Telling Stories That Inform, Inspire, and Connect
JSerra's Broadcast Journalism program gives students hands-on experience producing professional-quality video content while developing the communication, collaboration, and creative problem-solving skills that prepare them for college, careers, and life.
From the first day in the studio, students learn every aspect of broadcast production—from camera operation and audio recording to scriptwriting, editing, and live television production. As they advance, students take on leadership roles, produce sports features, cover campus events, and create compelling stories that celebrate the people and experiences that make JSerra unique.
Working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, students gain confidence behind the camera and in front of it while discovering the power of visual storytelling to inform, engage, and inspire.
The Lion Report
THE VOICE OF JSERRA
The Lion Report is JSerra's student-produced daily newscast, delivering campus announcements, school news, athletic highlights, and feature stories to the entire community.
Produced entirely by Broadcast Journalism students, the program provides authentic, real-world experience in television production while giving students a platform to inform, entertain, and strengthen the culture of campus life. Every broadcast is an opportunity to develop professional skills, collaborate as a production team, and tell the stories that bring the JSerra community together.
These are the future broadcasters of the world learning professional skills seldom experienced in high school — but at the college level!
- Sara Brechbill, Broadcast Journalism Teacher
Professional Studio. Real-World Experience.
Learn in a broadcast facility designed for the next generation of storytellers.
JSerra's Broadcast Journalism students don't just learn the fundamentals of video production—they create in a professional-grade television studio equipped with the same technology and production tools found in today's media industry.
From the control room and production switcher to studio lighting, cameras, audio equipment, green screen technology, and digital editing suites, students gain hands-on experience using industry-standard equipment while producing content that serves the JSerra community. Every project builds technical expertise, creative confidence, and the collaborative skills needed for success in college, careers, and beyond.
Meet the Teacher, Sara Brechbill
Sara Brechbill brings more than three decades of experience in television production and media to JSerra's Broadcast Journalism program. Throughout her career, she has produced live sports, talk shows, news programming, and special productions for Cox Communications, served as a producer, director, and videographer for Mater Dei TV, and continues to lead her own production company, Six Foot One Productions.
At JSerra, Sara combines real-world industry experience with a passion for mentoring the next generation of storytellers. Students gain hands-on experience in every aspect of broadcast journalism—from producing and directing to filming, editing, and on-air reporting—while developing the technical skills, creativity, and professionalism needed to communicate with purpose and excellence.
Welcome From Our Broadcast Journalism Teacher
Welcome to Broadcast Journalism! Whether your passion is being behind the camera, in the editing room, or in front of the lens, this is a place where creativity, collaboration, and storytelling come to life. My goal is to help every student build confidence, develop professional skills, and discover the impact that thoughtful, meaningful communication can have on the world.
— Sara Brechbill, Broadcast Journalism Teacher
Perform. Lead. Belong.
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