Exciting careers in the business of creative media and entertainment.

From HBO, National Geographic, CNN, ESPN and more, our graduates and research faculty are changing the communications landscape, addressing important societal issues through technology and story.

The Media Production, Management, and Technology (MPMT) Department combines powerful disciplines to  help students achieve their best in these exciting areas:

Digital Film and TV Production

Careers in creative storytelling through words, action, sound, cinematography, and music. Graduates communicate both fact and fiction through live sporting events, scripted programs, marketing content, documentaries, and cinema. Careers include:

  • Film & TV Director
  • Film Editor
  • Sports TV Director
  • Sports TV Producer
  • TV Programmer
  • Screen writer
  • Visual effects artist
  • Sound recordist
  • Director of Photography
  • Documentary Director
  • Social media producer
  • Many More!

Management and Strategy

Careers in business and operations side of the media and communications industries. Graduates work on consumer/audience research, strategic management, content development, distribution, operations, and planning. Careers include:

  • Brand Manager
  • Brand Strategist
  • Audience Researcher
  • Consumer Analyst
  • Social Media Manager
  • Programming Director
  • Multiplatform Researcher
  • Event Coordinator
  • Promotions Director
  • Marketing Specialist
  • Many More!

Media and Society

Careers in media and audience impact. Students can specialize in digital and social media, multicultural communication, immersive media, human-machine communication, or the influence of media on health, politics, sports and more. Careers include:

  • Social media manager
  • Social media producer
  • Digital marketing
  • Strategic event director
  • Brand researcher
  • Political communications
  • UI/UX research
  • UI/UX design
  • SEO analyst
  • SEO marketer
  • Marketing specialist
  • Many more!
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Dive Into Immersive Learning


At CJC, the atmosphere is electric with nonstop production activities, from live sports to cutting-edge streaming projects. With seven broadcast stations, digital media studios, and post-production labs, this vibrant environment provides students with hands-on experience, valuable industry connections, and the skills needed to thrive in the ever-evolving media landscape.  See our Immersion Experiences!

The Media Production, Management, and Technology Department offers more than 30 required and elective classes to prepare you for careers in advertising and related industries. You can find a list of these courses in the UF Course Catalog

You can view a list of syllabi for most MPMT classes over the past four semesters.

The MPMT Academic Learning Compact identifies the skills students should acquire if they follow the major’s prescribed course of study. These skills describe the core learning expectations in the areas of content knowledge and skills, communication skills and critical thinking skills that UF is required to assess for each baccalaureate degree program.

Our combination degree allows undergraduate students to take graduate-level courses and receive both an undergraduate and Master of Arts in Mass Communication degree with less time and money than pursuing both separately.

Media Production, Management, and Technology Department Faculty & Staff


James Babanikos, Ph.D.

James Babanikos, Ph.D.

Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs – Professional Advising and Teaching Hub

Professor – Department of Media Production, Management, and Technology

1060 Weimer

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Sylvia M. Chan-Olmsted, Ph.D.

Sylvia M. Chan-Olmsted, Ph.D.

Professor – Department of Media Production, Management, and Technology
Director of Media Consumer Research

1200A Weimer

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Eric C. Esterline

Eric C. Esterline

Director – Sports Journalism and Communication,
Sports Newsroom Manager – Innovation News Center,
Senior Lecturer in Sports Media and Communication,
Lecturer in Sport Management

2311 Weimer

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Kim Fowler

Kim Fowler

Visiting Lecturer – Department of Media Production, Management, and Technology

1011 Weimer

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Mark Leeps

Mark Leeps

Assistant in – Department of Media Production, Management, and Technology

1013 Weimer

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Michael Leslie, Ph.D.

Michael Leslie, Ph.D.

Associate Professor – Department of Media Production, Management, and Technology
Global Leadership Trainer

3060 Weimer

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Brandon Shenk

Brandon Shenk

Visiting Lecturer – Department of Media Production, Management, and Technology

3115 Weimer

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Tim Sorel

Tim Sorel

Professor and Associate Chair – Department of Media Production, Management, and Technology

1080B Weimer

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Geoff Thompson

Geoff Thompson

Lecturer – Department of Media Production, Management, and Technology
Associate Director – Sports and Communication Program

3327 Weimer

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Olga Tripp

Olga Tripp

Administrative Support Assistant – Department of Media Production, Management, and Technology

2079 Weimer

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Houston Wells

Houston Wells

Senior Lecturer – Department of Media Production, Management, and Technology

3066 Weimer

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Carlina Williams

Carlina Williams

Visiting Professor – Department of Media Production, Management, and Technology

2043 Weimer

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Kun Xu, Ph.D.

Kun Xu, Ph.D.

Media Effects and Technology Lab (METL) and
UFCJC Research Lab Director –
Associate Professor in Emerging Technologies – Department of Media Production, Management, and Technology

3065 Weimer

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Iman Zawahry

Iman Zawahry

Senior Lecturer – Department of Media Production, Management, and Technology

3048 Weimer

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For more information about the Media Production, Management, and Technology Department

The Media Production, Management, and Technology department is located in 2079 Weimer Hall.
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