Month: September 2022

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.

Sylvia Chan-Olmsted, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Production, Management, and Technology professor and Media Consumer Research director, was quoted in the German publication “Audio Trends 2022.” According to Chan-Olmsted, “Linear radio has a future if it offers engaging content that has the elements of surprise, relevant curation, emotional connection, and unique […]

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 “’Incestuous Relationship:’ Republican AGs’ Lawsuit Latest Fight Over Social Media’s Role in Public Discourse” posted on FOX17.com, WZTV-TV’s FOX-affiliate in Nashville, Tennessee. The […]

Exploring Non-STEM NASA Careers – Rescheduled for Oct. 11, 6-7:30 p.m. | Career Connections Center, Connections Room (check in at C3 front desk, Reitz Union Level 1) Join three NASA employees who do not have a STEM background for a discussion about different non-STEM careers within NASA as well as panelists’ career journeys and roles […]

All are welcome to come and learn more about the different opportunities involving sports media/production/communications at the College of Journalism and Communications, around campus, and elsewhere.   You will hear about opportunities from:   -ESPN Gainesville -The Innovation News Center -Gator Vision -The University Athletic Association -The Alligator -PrepZone (High School Sports Network) -Association for […]

NBCU Academy will host its second Next Level Summit on Tuesday October 18th from 10am-2:15pm. Our executives and other industry leaders will offer their insights on a variety of topics focusing on technology and innovation in media and the career paths available in this space. Our virtual summit will give you access to the best and brightest […]

In this 90-minute workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of using a professional video camera. You’ll leave this session with the knowledge of how to properly set up a tripod and camera – including learning how to white balance, focus, use the iris, filter, audio and more. And, you’ll get hands-on training in the basic concepts […]

Requirements to apply for JCA: Must be a student in the College of Journalism and Communications for at least a semester (summer B is included) Must be currently enrolled in or have completed RTV2100, MMC2100 and/or JOU3109C Must have a minimum UF GPA of 3.0 Apply HERE Applications are due Friday, September 23, 2022, by […]

We are looking for people with skills in graphic design, social media, copywriting, event planning, photography/videography, research, web design and more to join our firm. More importantly, however, we are looking for people who are motivated, creative and eager to learn. All majors and years are encouraged to apply! To stay updated on recruitment, follow […]

Date: Tue, September 13, 2022 Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT Location: Pugh Hall, 250 Gale Lemerand Dr. Gainesville, FL 32611 About this event Join us to explore the ins and outs of a WIX e-portfolio. The first 25 students will receive a FREE one-year subscription (reg. $192). This workshop will provide students with […]

This year’s Gainesville Latino Film Festival promises something for everyone, including music and cultural events as well as films. The festival will be held at different venues throughout Gainesville from Sept. 8 to Sept. 18. All events are free and open to the public. Among the festival highlights is the Afro-Cuban dance group IFÉ-ILÉ, which […]

The search committee for the tenure track PR positions will meet to review candidates Friday, Sept. 9th at 4 p.m. Zoom link for the meeting is below: https://ufl.zoom.us/j/93125773637?pwd=b2tFRUt5NWQ5VE1NRGNuQkc2dlRrdz09  

Guest artists include muralist Jenna Horner, Alachua County poet laureate E. Stanley Richardson and Harn choreographers-in-residence. Learn more from our tabling partners about local treasures: the Writers Alliance of Gainesville and the Civic Media Center. Food trucks will have a limited number of free vouchers, snacks also available for purchase. Museum Nights are free and open […]

Angela Bradbery, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Frank Karel Chair in Public Interest Communications, will be featured on “The Academic Minute” broadcast on Sept. 9 at 1:37 p.m. on public radio stations WUFT-FM 89.1 and WJUF-FM 90.1. “The Academic Minute,” a two-and-a-half-minute daily module featuring researchers from colleges and universities around the […]

“Five Questions With…” is a series of profiles of CJC graduates and the career paths they chose. Tyler Rutstein, B.S. Journalism 2011 1. Tell us about your current job. I am the VP/GM of Overtime and Overtime Elite. I oversee our brand, consumer marketing, design and apparel + e-commerce business. Overtime builds disruptive new sports […]

Huan Chen, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Advertising associate professor, and Yang Feng, UFCJC Advertising associate professor in Artificial Intelligence, have received a 2022 American Academy of Advertising (AAA) Research Fellowship Grant for their research proposal “From Instagram to Amazon: How Influencer Inoculation Messages Mitigate the Impact of Negative Online Reviews.” […]

A news report by Katie Hyson, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications WUFT News Report for America journalist, has been cited in “Debt Governance, Wealth Management, and the Uneven Burdens of Child Support” published in the Northwestern University Law Review, Volume 117, No. 1. Hyson’s story, “The Silent Return of Debtors’ Prison: Poor […]

Pam Fultz, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Public Relations adjunct instructor, is the author of “A Teachable Moment: Finding Fulfillment as a College Instructor” published online on PRSA Strategies and Tactics, September 2022. As part of UFCJC’s online master’s program, Fultz teaches a graduate course in measurement and evaluation of public […]