Broadcast students have the opportunity to explore television and video production from the moment they arrive at Missouri Southern, There's no need to wait for upper-class rank to work at the television station. KGCS provides the opportunity for students in the field of broadcasting.
Student gain valuable hands-on experience in all areas of televison, including production work, video shooting and editing, or on-camera work. Broadcast students are able to learn and apply the skills needed to succeed in today's field.
KGCS is proud to have a long list of students who worked at the station and completed their degrees at Missouri Southern. Graduates are found working in broadcasting from coast-to-coast, as well as in prominent local positions. Job titles reflect the wide variety of opportunities for graduates, including:
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Missouri Southern began television operations in 1984, as a service of the Department of Communication. Programming initially appeared on the Joplin cable TV system. In 1988, the station expanded to over-the-air broadcasting. The station upgraded to a digital broadcast signal in 2008, serving the region. KGCS is one of the few University-run broadcast stations in Missouri. The broadcast signal reaches more than 167,000 households. Missouri Southern students gain valuable hands-on experience at KGCS, working alongside and receiving training from staff and faculty members.
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Over-the-air: Digital Channel 22 |
Cable One: Channel 7 |
Mediacom: Channel 77 |
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To reach a staff member or to find out more about Missouri Southern Television: Write: Judy Stiles |
KGCS is a member of:
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3950 Newman Road
Joplin, MO 64801-1595
(417) 625-9300
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