CJC Career fairs
Fall 2026 Careers in Communications Week
Our annual Fall Career Fair has expanded into a week-long series of networking, professional development, and industry engagement opportunities — designed to maximize connections between employers and students.
Monday, October 12
1–2 p.m. – Professional Networking Workshop, hosted by the Walt Disney College Program
This session focuses on interview preparation and follow-through for both in-person, and online interview scenarios
and will explain some common themes and facts about resumes, including how to best showcase your talents.
5:30–7 p.m. – Networking Yappy Hour
Mocktails. Networking. Career Connections. Join us for the first Communications Career Week Yappy Hour!
- Event Type: In-person networking event
- Location: Atlas Lab, Weimer Hall
- Student RSVP Link (Must sign into CommuniGator Network account)
- Industry/Recruiter RSVP Link
Meet and connect with professionals from communications, advertising, journalism, media, public relations, marketing, and related industries while enjoying creative mocktails, great conversation, and a welcoming atmosphere. Whether you’re exploring career paths, seeking internship opportunities, building your professional network, or looking for career advice, Yappy Hour is the perfect place to start.
Tuesday, October 13
10 a.m.–2 p.m. – Fall 2026 Careers in Communication Fair
Students and alumni interested in internships and job opportunities related to advertising, journalism, public relations, media production, management, and technology, and related communications industries are invited to the Careers in Communication Fair.
- Event type: In-person career fair
- Location: Reitz Union Rion Ballroom, University of Florida
- Student Information
- Employer Information and Registration
2:30–3:30 p.m. – Careers in Film, Video & Documentaries
- Event Type: Speaker series event
Join Christopher LeClere, Staff Producer at NBC News NOW and UF doctoral candidate, as he shares his unconventional journey from a high school production asst in Jax to producing for NBC News, traveling the world with U2, studying visual anthropology in England, teaching, and covering some of the world’s biggest news and cultural events.
3:30–5 p.m. – Business Readiness Workshop, hosted by Hearst Media
Wednesday, October 14
10–11 a.m. – Resume and Interview Workshop, hosted by Walt Disney College Program
- Event Type: Professional development workshop
This session focuses on interview preparation and follow-through for both in-person, and online interview scenarios
and will explain some common themes and facts about resumes, including how to best showcase your talents.
12:30–2 p.m. – Lunch & Sports Communications Career Panel
Discover your future at our Industry Exploration Panels. Join top experts from Sports Media to explore the diverse career pathways across the communications landscape.
Thursday, October 15
11 a.m.–12 p.m. – Virtual Career Panel
Hear from industry leaders on how to maximize your college experience beyond the classroom and explore how internships, networking, leadership & campus involvement can shape your future career.
Friday, October 16
Individual Recruiter-Student 1:1s