WMSC 90.3 FM

WMSC 90.3 FM is Montclair's award-winning student radio station, broadcasting on 90.3 FM, streaming worldwide, and available on iHeartRadio. Students run everything: music programming, specialty shows, live Red Hawk sports, and "The Morning Buzz" morning news show. Real air time. Real audiences. Real experience and transferrable skills.

Students on air in broadcast studio.

On Air and On Your Resume

WMSC 90.3 FM is more than a radio station. It is where students develop the leadership, storytelling, and production skills that carry into any career. From their very first semester, students take ownership of daily broadcast operations, managing live programming, news production, music scheduling, and sports coverage for both the 90.3 FM signal and a global streaming audience.

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Alumni Outcomes

WMSC graduates have gone on to build careers at some of the most recognized names in media, entertainment, and broadcasting, from network television to satellite radio to major league sports.

WMSC alumni currently hold positions at MLB Network, SiriusXM, ABC News, NBC Universal, NBC10 Philadelphia, PIX11, NewsNation, The Walt Disney Company, Discovery, Hachette Audio, Audioboom, WABC Radio, and more. Notable alumni include Lataya Rothmiller, Associate Producer at Good Morning America; Kate Braunstein, Anchor at KYW News Radio; Silas Kezengwa, Producer of The Tamron Hall Show; and Tom Kaminski, Traffic Reporter at WABC Radio among dozens more working across every corner of the industry.

Group photo of WMSC alumni from 2018.

Student Opportunities

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On-Air and DJ Training

Students interviewing someone on campus.

News Reporting

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Sports Broadcasting

Fan recording talent on stage at concert.

Music and Arts

Student in podcast room manning the soundboard.

Audio Production

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Social Media and Promotions

Students pose with famous rock band, Maneskin.

Talent and Booking

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Industry Events

Inside the Station

Each department is directed by a student and structured after industry-standard broadcast operations. The News Team produces original reporting on deadline. The Sports Team delivers live play-by-play coverage of Red Hawk athletics. The Music Team handles curation, artist interviews, and in-studio performances. Behind the scenes, Engineering keeps the technology running, Production manages recorded content, and Digital Marketing and Promotions build the station's audience and brand. A student Station Manager leads the full operation, with an Office Manager overseeing business affairs. 

With one professional staff advisor guiding the operation, students step into genuine roles and responsibilities from day one, not practicing broadcasting, but doing it.

WMSC also produces live event broadcasts on campus, including Homecoming, One Day for Montclair, and concert coverage, extending the station's reach well beyond the classroom and into the broader Montclair community. 

Award-Winning Radio Station

NAB Marconi Awards

WMSC 90.3 FM has earned seven nominations for the NAB Marconi Award for College Station of the Year, recognized in 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 — one of the most prestigious honors in radio broadcasting.

Students pose with faculty supervisor Anabella Poland in front of step=and-repeat.

College Broadcasters Inc. Awards

WMSC earned six CBI National Student Production Awards in 2025 alone, including first places for Best Audio Hard News Reporting, Best Video Feature News Reporting and Best Student Media Website. The station also placed in the top four CBI College Radio Station of the Year. 

Group of students with Professor Tom Kaminski and faculty supervior Anabella Poland at the CBI awards in NYC.

Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) Awards

WMSC was named 2021 Best College Radio Station in the Nation by the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System, affirming the station's standing among the top collegiate radio programs in the country. In 2025 alone, WMSC earned 16 national awards from the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System, including first-place finishes in Best Radio Drama, Best Community Outreach Program, Best Sports Play-by-Play, and Best Promotion Director.

Group photo of students and faculty at the IBS awards.

Facilities and Equipment

Workspaces

WMSC operates out of four fully equipped, professional-grade workspaces:

  • Radio 1
  • Radio 2
  • Radio Talk
  • Dedicated Student Management Suite— giving Montclair State University students access to the same tools used in the industry every day.

Industry-Standard Equipment

  • Axia Element audio boards
  • E-20 microphones
  • Yellowtec mic arms
  • a Comrex Access Multirack
  • DJ mixers
  • Audio-Technica turntables
  • NexGen computer and server infrastructure.
  • Students work daily in RCS NexGen, Pro Tools, Adobe Audition, and Adobe Premiere— the same platforms powering professional stations and production houses across the country.

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Get Involved

General Meetings: CCOM Room 1020 Wednesdays 3-4 P.M.

Register as a member at the MSU Campus Labs to receive information on upcoming training sessions and opportunities. 

Students looking to earn academic credit can enroll in one of several WMSC-affiliated electives: 

JOUR 288: On-Air at WMSC, JOUR 233: Audio Production & Storytelling, JOUR 255: Podcast Production, and FMTV 361: Concert Production & Promotion.