Train as a Journalist, Earn an MFA
Students in the NYU Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute’s Literary Reportage program learn the art of journalism in an intensive writing program that places equal emphasis on elegant writing and rigorous reporting. They are the storytellers of the world, and, here, they follow their curiosity to craft compelling, deeply researched, stylish work that comes to life on the page. They graduate fully formed journalists with an MFA degree to reflect the richness and depth of their writing training.
Foundational Training
Literary Reportage students take on a robust curriculum of writing, reporting, and audio reportage courses, and they graduate fully capable of writing articles and books and producing podcasts.

Recent Published Work
Graduates of our program have published work in some of the most prestigious publications in the country and contributed in-depth audio reporting to top podcasts and radio programs.
Program News

Literary Reportage alum D.J. Cashmere wins 2nd place in 2019 Threesis Academic Challenge
The Threesis is a vehicle to showcase the academic excellence and important scholarly work of GSAS master’s students.

NYU Journalism is awarded $105k Luminary Fellowship for podcast journalism
The fellowship will sponsor students pursuing careers in podcast journalism in public broadcasting, providing funds for tuition or stipends.

Lit Rep Alum Ryan Sweikert launches new podcast “Believable” at Narratively
"Believable" is about how narratives define how we are, and how personal perspectives can conflict.