Month: September 2022

CJC Graduating Students,  If you are transitioning to the workforce and are looking for career advice, the college would like to help. The Gator to Gator Coaching Program pairs graduating CJC students with a CJC alum for one virtual coaching session where students can ask questions and seek advice on current opportunities and how to prepare […]

We are pleased to share that the applications for NBCUniversal internships are now open! Deadline for Internship program is October 7. Do you have questions about interning at NBCUniversal? Catch NBCU Interns LIVE on Instagram on Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 7 pm ET: https://lnkd.in/epFcYYtf Available Internship Opportunities: NBC News Internship – Spring 2023, Miami, FL NBC News […]

Rachel Grant, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications  Journalism assistant professor, will be part of a round-table discussion at the American Journalism Historians Association (AJHA) National Convention in Memphis, Tennessee on Oct. 1. Grant will be one of six academic scholars participating in “Meet Us at the Corner Where Journalism, Gender and Race […]

Clay Calvert, director of the Marion B. Brechner First Amendment Project and Brechner Eminent Scholar in Mass Communication at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications, is quoted in “Hillsborough Transit Agency Fights a First Amendment Lawsuit in U.S. Court. Why?” published in the Tampa Bay Business Journal on Sept. 26. The story […]

The PR search committee will meet Sept. 27 at 9:30 a.m. on Zoom to discuss additional applications that have been submitted since our last meeting. Here’s the Zoom link: https://ufl.zoom.us/j/96678471218?pwd=eThMMHBhQytCTFFiN0l3bjRXUGVKZz09

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) today named Advertising Department Chair Robyn Goodman the new associate dean for Graduate Studies, where she will provide leadership in management, promotion and strategic planning for graduate education. Goodman replaces Tom Kelleher who was named UF Graduate School associate dean for academic affairs in July […]

Below is an excerpt from a 2020 blog post by Carly Rogers. Read the original blog post here Career advice from my UF CJC Gator to Gator Coaching Program mentor By Carly Rogers, Public Relations 2020 Sep 5, 2020 Everyone needs a mentor, and if you learn how to network well, you will most likely […]

Jasmine McNealy, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications associate professor and associate director of the Marion B. Brechner First Amendment Project, is the author of “Sonic Privacy,” published as part of the series, “A Healthy Digital Public Sphere,” in the Yale Journal of Law & Technology 2022. In the essay, McNealy writes about […]

Apply for A(PEER)SA! APRSA created the A(PEER)SA mentorship program to build a strong support system among diverse students. We welcome all students who are interested in communications and professional development opportunities. If you need to vent to an understanding peer, seek career advice from an experienced colleague, or exchange lo-fi study playlists with a friend, apply to be […]

By Lila Greenberg, B.S. Telecommunication 2022 The Strategic Communications Academy for UF Leaders and Scholars (SCA) on Sept. 7, 2022, celebrated its sixth anniversary by hosting a reunion with previous SCA participants. Alumni from each cohort of the program joined together to celebrate their professional accomplishments and the success of the program. A fifth anniversary […]

Interested in interning for TikTok? Join TikTok recruiters for this information session to hear about internship opportunities and tips for submitting a strong application. Event Details Date: September 27, 2022 Time: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Location: Weimer Hall, Room 3032 Questions? Contact the CJC Office of Careers and Corporate Partnerships at careers@jou.ufl.edu.

Benjamin Johnson, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Advertising associate professor, was interviewed in “Making Fake Friends with Dr. Benjamin Johnson,” an episode of the Tech Tmrw podcast posted on Sept. 16. The conversation takes Johnson’s research as a starting point for thinking about possible futures of social media platforms. Users are […]

A new study has revealed that consumers’ personal and social identification are related to their favorite influencers, and the brands endorsed by these influencers lead consumers to participate in higher-level brand-related activities. The findings by Huan Chen, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Advertising associate professor, doctoral student Xiaofan Wei and a […]

John Freeman, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Journalism associate professor, has received second place in the 2022 Center for European Studies Europe Through Photography Contest. Freeman’s winning photo features a Berlin, Germany alleyway located outside a popular late-night spot called Cafe’ Cinema. The photo was shot with an iPhone 8 during […]

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Clay Calvert, director of the Marion B. Brechner First Amendment Project and Brechner Eminent Scholar in Mass Communication at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications, is interviewed in “Sidebar: Rap Lyrics, Criminal Prosecutions and the First Amendment” an episode of the Courthouse News podcast posted on Sept. 13. The podcast examines the […]

A new study has found that organizations using influencers to deliver political messages can be effective, but organizations must be careful of controversial personalities. The findings by Spiro Kiousis, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications executive associate dean, Phillip Arceneaux, Ph.D. 2019, Osama Albishri, Ph.D. 2021, doctoral students Ekaterina Romanova and Hadeel Alhaddadeh […]

Ready to press start on your career with a summer program at Activision Blizzard? Our 2023 internship applications are now open! Interning at Activision Blizzard As an intern at Activision, Blizzard, or King, you’ll work alongside some of the industry’s best and most creative professionals. You’ll be embedded into a team, providing you the hands-on […]

A new study has found that social commerce holds great potential for platforms, consumers, influencers, and brands who seek to leverage the persuasive power of influencers. The findings by Sylvia Chan-Olmsted, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Media Production, Management, and Technology professor and Media Consumer Research director, and UFCJC doctoral student […]

Annie Neimand, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Center for Public Interest Communications research director, will be part of a three-person panel focusing on “Remaking the Economy: Building Narrative Power for Economic Justice.” The 90-minute Nonprofit Quarterly (NPQ) webinar will be on Sept. 29 at 2 p.m. The NPQ panel featuring Neimand, Trina […]

Clay Calvert, director of the Marion B. Brechner First Amendment Project and Brechner Eminent Scholar in Mass Communication at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications, is the author of the guest column “For Many Professors, Fall is the Season for Writing Letters of Recommendation” published in The Gainesville Sun on Sept. 14. […]

A new study has found that cultivating trust in artificial intelligence (AI) requires an understanding of how the general public perceives and shares news about AI and not just the perspectives of experts and policymakers. The findings by Jay Hmielowski, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Public Relations assistant professor, and colleagues are […]

Andrew Selepak, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Production, Management, and Technology lecturer and coordinator of the online master’s program with a specialization in social media, is quoted in “Gen Z Is on a Never-Ending Search for Online Authenticity” posted on the dailybeast.com on Sept. 10. The article focuses on BeReal, a […]

JCPenney is hosting a Suit-Up Event on September 18 from 3-6pm. This event features a deep discount for career wear. Don’t forget your UFID! You can participate live by going to the local Oaks Mall location or you can shop online by texting GOGATORS to 67292 to get your 30% off coupon.