Studio 73

From broadcasts to podcasts, Studio 73 has it all.

At our dedicated on-campus television studio, you’ll receive hands-on, individualized instruction in all aspects of media production—in front of and behind the camera.

Boston is a vibrant city, and Suffolk University puts you at the heart of the action.

Our Downtown Location Puts You in the Center of the Action


Studio 73’s street level location provides a front-row seat to everything Downtown Boston has to offer. The studio’s open-door policy makes it easy to bring your ideas to life—whether it’s a sports podcast, culture report, or breaking news broadcast. If you’re interested in creating a segment, our staff will help you achieve it. Plus, you’ll gain valuable experience by working with industry-standard software and professional equipment that will prepare you to seamlessly enter the workforce after graduation.

A Suffolk student holding a NECN news microphone stands in front of Suffolk's Studio 73.

Thrive by Going Live


Working alongside industry experts, you’ll create polished television packages and master skills like directing, editing, script writing, sound design, and live camera work. And several production classes allow you to earn credits along the way.

Many of our graduates have gone on to thriving careers as news correspondents, sports commentators, on-air personalities, sound engineers, and more.

Beyond the Classroom

Gain Professional On-Air Experience

Suffolk University’s exclusive partnership with New England Cable News (NECN) sets us apart from other area training facilities. After completing an initial audition, students have the rare opportunity to be on-air reporters for “Suffolk in the City”, and create weekly stories using multiple formats such as submitting pitches to NECN producers, conducting person-on-the-street interviews, editing footage into TV-ready packages, and participating in live Q&As alongside NECN anchors and their affiliates, Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra and NBC Boston.

Center for Career Equity, Development & Success

The Career Center will help you explore career options, plan your path, and land your dream internship or job. You’ll find practical help, like how to write an effective résumé or LinkedIn profile, along with valuable connections to leading employers and successful alumni.

Join the Media & Journalism Career Community, where you can explore and apply your skills in media, communication, and integrated marketing communication. It’s ideal for those interested in journalism, media/film, global and cultural communication, graphic design, integrated marketing communication, and sport management.

Participate in job shadowing opportunities covering live sports games for local colleges.

Gain valuable training experience assisting at the Suffolk Summer High School Filmmaking Program.

Studio 73 offers multiple outlets to get involved and learn all aspects of media production. If you have an idea, we’d love to hear from you! Our students have produced segments and created projects like:

  • Science on the Street – a science-related podcast run in partnership with the Science Department
  • On-Ramp – a regular production series that highlights thought leadership from the Sawyer Business School
  • Suffolk in the Hub – a partnership with Suffolk’s Marketing Department, driven by students for students, that creates compelling segments tapping into what people are talking about and concerned about
  • Suffolk in the City – a weekly segment on New England Cable News (NECN), featuring Suffolk University students as live news reporters
  • Election Connection – a source for election-related questions about the basics of the democratic process in the United States
  • SU News Class – a newscast featuring the Ram’s Report, specifically designed for students interested in exploring broadcast news
  • Regular podcasts and productions focused on a variety of topics, from sports and local news to student clubs and culture.

There’s a place for you at Studio 73. Whether you have previous experience or are new to the industry, there are limitless ways to get involved on campus.

  • Work here!
    For those with a Federal Work Study award, Studio 73 is always looking for enthusiastic job candidates who qualify. Find out more about Student Employment
  • Your ideas wanted!
    If you have an idea for a project, podcast, program or just are curious and want a tour of the facilities, contact Jerry Glendye, Director of Broadcast Facilities
  • Groups galore
    Check out on-going student groups such as The Suffolk Journal, Suffolk In The City (NECN), Union of Designers, Operators, and Technicians (UDOT) and The Suffolk Voice or start your own!
  • Get career savvy
    Join the Journalism, Media & Communication Career Community where you can locate internship opportunities, jobs, and classes. Meet with a counselor and discover opportunities that align with your interests and experience level
  • Get out there
    Write or host a podcast. Anchor a newscast. Operate a studio camera. Perfect your teleprompter skills. Create a lighting plot. Run a sound board. Intern at incredible venues like TD Garden or WHDH Channel 7. Work with NECN professionals on a live broadcast, and more!
  • Don’t hesitate to be great
    Reach out and explore all the ways you can hone your craft while being a part of an energetic, creative community. Contact Jerry Glendye to find out more

Got an idea for a segment or podcast or just want to get involved? Get in touch!


Contact


Jerry Glendye
Director Broadcast Facilities
Send an email

Jerry Glendye, Director Broadcast Facilities

From the Studio

‘Be curious. Be memorable. But Be Yourself.’
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Calling the Shots
Jacob Tobey, BA ’18, is the TV voice of the San Antonio Spurs—and at 28, one of the youngest play-by-play announcers in the NBA.

‘Election Connection’: What’s Your Question?

Straight from Suffolk’s Studio 73, professors’ podcast demystifies the political process

Science on the Street
Biology professor and her students mix facts with humor to create YouTube series

From Studio 73 to 'Meet the Press'
Suffolk in the City and the Rosenberg STEP program prepare CJN student for top media internship

Lifelong Pats Fan No Longer on the Sidelines

As community relations coordinator for the New England Patriots Foundation, alumna Hannah Arroyo helps the team deliver on its charitable goals

Back to the Studio
Alumna Breana Pitts, now a reporter for WBZ-TV, revisits Studio 73 on air

Texas TV Reporter Honed Her Skills as a Suffolk Student Journalist
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Creating Voices in Modern Media

Whether in front of the camera or behind the scenes, our alumni are thriving in dynamic careers.

Senior Manager, Digital Content at the Boston Bruins
Manager of Technical Productions, A/V & Gardenvision at Madison Square Garden
Partnerships Coordinator for A24
TV Play-by-Play Announcer for San Antonio Spurs
Community Relations Coordinator at New England Patriots
Bilingual reporter for NBC Boston/Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra
Assistant Editor for Cabin 3 Media
Weekend Morning Anchor at WBZ | CBS Boston
Manager Baseball Communications & Media Relations for the Boston Red Sox
Multimedia Journalist at WGME CBS13 Portland, Maine
Video Editor for Geaux Network

Connect with the Journalism, Media & Communication Career Community

A lit production switchboard and screen in Suffolk University's Studio 73.

Behind the Scenes at 73

Transcript

0:07 — It is time for today's

0:08 — Hometown inspiration.

0:09 — We have been sharing

0:10 — stories about some of the local

0:15 — people who have inspired us over the years.

0:16 — Today we're meeting the

0:17 — professors who helped me get my start in TV.

0:18 — We are here at Suffolk

0:21 — University. This is the TV

0:22 — studio where I had all of my

0:24 — classes.

0:25 — Hello.

0:28 — Oh my goodness.

0:29 — Reporter: Jerry's class was

0:31 — like the technical, this is how

0:36 — you work this camera.

0:37 — This is how you turn on a TV news camera.

0:38 — This is how you set up a

0:39 — tripod.

0:41 — All the basics.

0:42 — I had no idea.

0:42 — I was just taking this class

0:43 — for fun.

0:44 — I started to really like it.

0:46 — I was like, wow, I know how to

0:47 — use the camera.

0:49 — I remember going to your class

0:53 — and you told us about yourself. You served your country.

0:55 — You were a journalist and an author.

0:57 — I looked at you and said oh my

0:59 — goodness, she's amazing.

1:00 — If she can do all of this and I

1:01 — pay attention to her I can do

1:02 — that also.

1:03 — That means a lot.

1:05 — Reporter: This is an amazing

1:07 — video I made for Jerry's class.

1:09 — I shot some of this. It looks good.

1:12 — It was the very first time

1:13 — you went live. Yeah.

1:16 — Do you know what happened? Oh yeah.

1:17 — I got wicked nervous.

1:18 — Deer in headlights for about 30

1:19 — seconds.

1:21 — I think it was more like 10.

1:23 — Reporter: It felt longer.

1:28 — My first time to anchor was a

1:29 — very real moment for me. I think I remember going back

1:30 — to my apartment after that and

1:31 — being like, I anchored a

1:34 — newscast. People have an

1:35 — unrealistic idea of what TV is

1:36 — like.

1:39 — They think it's glamorous. It's

1:40 — a tough industry to be in.

1:42 — Especially now.

1:43 — Local news is really important.

1:44 — I think it's going to have more

1:49 — and more major part in our

1:52 — political and cultural life.

1:52 — Reporter: I gained so much

1:53 — from being here.

1:54 — Both of you are so important to

1:55 — me in that sense.

1:56 — You really helped me feel like

2:02 — I can do this.

2:03 — think it's time you start

2:04 — donating.

2:06 — I would say it's about time.

2:11 — I have no more excuses.

2:12 — We were talking about this the

2:13 — other day, all it takes is one

2:14 — teacher to pay attention to you and really foster your love of

2:15 — something and push you along.

2:17 — That's what they did for me.

2:18 — I had so many opportunities at

2:23 — Suffolk.

2:24 — They have a TV studio in

2:26 — downtown Boston.

2:28 — Now all the students do all the

2:29 — internships I did.

2:31 — Now a lot of these kids working

2:32 — to be in all markets all across the country.

 

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Experience is Everything

When the Celtics win, we win! The Sawyer Business School’s partnership with the Boston Celtics, and the Studio’s key downtown Boston location, allowed Suffolk students to provide live coverage to our NBC Universal partners of the 18th World Championship victory parade.

Podcast curious? Studio 73 offers you a platform to host podcasts on a wide array of topics. Suffolk has two other podcast studios, in the Sawyer library and Sargent Hall

Develop professional skills including effective communication, problem-solving, and project management. You’ll master the tools of the trade by covering local news and area happenings, such as film premieres, and welcoming special guests, like local sport figures, politicians, and even celebrities

Our students are constantly coming up with new ideas. Check out our YouTube channel to see what they've been working on!