Cronkite School of Journalism

ASU equips its student news broadcast room with Softron’s Mac-based software solutions OnTheAir Video, OnTheAir MOS Gateway, AMP Server, and MovieRecorder. Softron was selected for its ease of use, industry-proven reliability and ability to support virtually any video codec format, enabling students to spend less time learning complex applications and more time operating a professional newsroom environment.

The Cronkite School of Journalism is a nationally recognized, professionally focused program known for its hands-on learning, top-tier faculty and strong industry partnerships. Located in Downtown Phoenix with additional studios in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., the Cronkite School offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in journalism, content creation, strategic communications and emerging media technologies.

"Softron is excited to be part of one of the nation’s most well-known and respected schools of journalism,” said Daniel Tapie, CEO of Softron Media Services. “We are committed to providing ongoing support that helps develop the next generation of broadcast news professionals.""

Cronkite School assistant teaching professor Jim Jacoby said the decision was clear after evaluating the solutions firsthand. “It was quickly clear how well Softron aligns with how we prepare students for professional newsrooms,” Jacoby said. “The intuitive interface and MOS integration enable our students to work with the same tools and workflows they’ll encounter in the field, reinforcing real-world production skills in the classroom.”

The Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University is widely recognized as one of the world’s premier professional mass communications programs and has received international acclaim for its "teaching hospital" learning approach and award-winning student work. Rooted in the time-honored values that characterize its namesake, the school fosters excellence and ethics in both the classroom and in its real-world media experiences that fully immerse students in journalism, production, strategic communication and more. Learn more at cronkite.asu.edu.