TX & PA – latakoo, the leader in end-to-end video workflow solutions, has joined forces with Temple University to revolutionize the way aspiring journalists are trained and prepared to work in broadcast news. The partnership combines latakoo’s cutting-edge technology with Temple’s renowned journalism program which operates a 24/7 student-run television station in Philadelphia. The collaboration provides students with real-world experience, using the tools that are the industry standard for major news organizations worldwide.
“This is not just a tool—it’s a gateway to the industry,” Paul Gluck, Associate Professor of Practice and General Manager of Temple University Television (TUTV), says. “Our students are now operating like professionals. The transition from classroom to newsroom will be seamless, and that is invaluable.”
Students are using latakoo’s platform for content management and to transfer, transcribe, translate, collaborate, edit and distribute videos and graphics from the field to TUTV. Students can also share content with two news stations in Philadelphia that use latakoo. As more universities join the initiative, latakoo will facilitate a nationwide content exchange, allowing journalism students to share content with their peers across the country, mimicking workflows used by news station groups today.
“Temple students will be ready to walk right into any major news operation, win the job, and contribute immediately and that’s because Temple is investing in a technology that is already trusted by broadcasters and content creators around the world,” said latakoo Co-founder & President Jade Kurian. “latakoo gives them the time to focus on story-telling, rather than worry about the complexities of file transfer and media workflow.”
The collaboration began last year when Temple sent a team of students to Paris to report on the Olympic Games. They tried latakoo and the results were transformative. For the first time, students were able to send large quantities and high quality videos for live reports and real-time collaboration. Temple has now integrated latakoo into its broader journalism curriculum.
Benefits of the joint venture:
- Faster, easier workflow – No matter where they are, students and staff can access file footage, collaborate, edit, distribute and more – all within the latakoo cloud-based platform.
- Professional advantage – Temple students get hands-on experience with the same tech used by major broadcast networks, preparing them for seamless transition into the business.
- Industry connections – Students can connect directly with professional journalists through latakoo, creating a pipeline between education and the industry.
- Educational resources – latakoo provides students direct access to exclusive content in latakoo, featuring insights and guidance from veteran broadcasters.
About Temple University – TUTV is Temple University’s digital cable channel and web presence, broadcasting original student and faculty content 24/7 on Comcast and Verizon in the Philadelphia region while streaming worldwide. Klein College’s mission is to empower and prepare the media creators of tomorrow to be ethical, analytical and creative leaders in a multimedia and multicultural society.
About latakoo – latakoo is a mission-critical cloud-based video workflow used by the world’s largest broadcasters. The platform is the fastest, easiest and most secure way to transfer high-quality video files regardless of file size or connectivity. Based in Austin, Texas, the company was founded in 2010 by award-winning journalists, Paul Adrian and Jade Kurian.
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