MORNING ROUNDTABLE: “Reinventing the College Newspaper”
Time: 10:00 AM
Room: 201
In a freewheeling discussion initiated by the editors of four CUNY student-run campus newspapers and open to all CUNY Media Workshop participants, Daily News Senior Executive Editor Robert Sapio offers feedback on their publications. Examining content, style, layout and headlines, he critiques The Excelsior (Brooklyn College), The Kingsman (Brooklyn College), The Paper (The City College of New York) and The Ticker (Baruch College). He also discusses how to increase readership and adapt to a fast-changing media landscape. The workshop provides valuable insight to campus newspaper editorial staff, faculty and students who are interested in learning more about journalism and the newspaper industry.
SUMMER 2010 EDITORIAL INTERNSHIPS AT THE ECONOMIST
Time: 11:30 AM
Room: 202-203
Speak with a representative of The Economist Group (North America) about a stunning opportunity – the chance for a six- to eight-week paid internship at one of the world’s leading news magazines. These internships stem from a partnership between The Economist Group and The City University of New York. The editorial internships are open to highly qualified CUNY students, who will have an in-depth opportunity to learn about journalism and the business of magazine publishing while receiving academic credit. Internships require a commitment of 25 to 35 hours a week.
GET READY FOR THE REAL WORLD OF TV BROADCASTING
Time: 1:00 PM
Room: 202-203
Want to crack the highly competitive broadcasting business? Long-time broadcast professional Winston Mitchell of the PBS-TV and syndicated cable TV show Transit Transit News covers what to do now to land a job after graduation. Special attention will be given to crafting résumés and prepping audio and video projects. Learn how to leverage your skills to find the right internships. Transit Transit, itself, offers internships where students can shoot, edit, write scripts and go on-air as reporters.
THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX: PREPARING FOR TODAY’S WORKPLACE
Time: 2:00 PM
Room: 202-203
The workplace isn’t college, and your courses won’t give you everything you need to succeed in media work. Saundra Thomas, vice president for community relations at WABC-Channel 7, the American Broadcasting Co.’s New York City affiliate, talks about the importance of on-the-job experience through internships, fellowships and plain old work that can make the difference between getting a real first job in media. She touches upon professional attire at interviews, the significance of networking and the importance of doing real research into possible employers before you walk into the door for a first meeting.
EXPLORE A DIGITAL FORCE IN RADIO
Time: 3:00 PM
Room: 202-203
SIRIUS XM Radio is America's satellite radio company delivering to subscribers commercial-free music channels, premier sports, news, talk, entertainment, and traffic and weather. Recruiter John Chou will discuss the satellite radio medium, as well as delve into various career and internship opportunities available. John will also be available to answer general career questions from a recruiter’s perspective.
AFTERNOON ROUNDTABLE: “The Nuts and Bolts of the College Newspaper”
Time: 4:00 PM
Room: 201
Student editors discuss the challenges of maintaining independent, high-quality campus newspapers. Panelists explain the do’s and don’ts of their publications regarding reporting, editing and newsroom management. Besides describing how they have honed their journalistic skills at their newspapers, the editors discuss how campus journalism has helped them succeed in both the classroom and in competitive internships. Speakers have interned at The Economist, AM New York and the New York Daily News. The discussion is open to students and faculty members.
