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Career Treks

UFCJC Career Treks

The UF College of Journalism and Communications’ Office of Careers and Corporate Partnerships (OCCP) organizes Career Treks to leading journalism, media, communications, and corporate organizations, providing students with firsthand exposure to workplace environments, industry trends, and career pathways. These immersive experiences allow participants to connect with professionals, learn about organizational cultures, and gain valuable insights into careers across the communications industry.

Fall 2026 Career Treks

Career Trek: Cox Media Group Jacksonville

Thurs Oct 22.  Exclusive Opportunity (Apply at CMG-CJC CareerTrek)

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The best way to discover where your career could take you is to step inside the place where it happens.

Join us for a Career Trek to Cox Media Group Jacksonville and spend the day exploring one of the country’s leading multimedia companies. We’ll go behind the scenes to meet the people creating the content and driving the business and gain a firsthand look at how today’s media industry integrate across television, digital, streaming, radio, and advertising.

Along the way, you’ll hear career stories, ask questions, make connections, and learn what employers are really looking for in new graduates.

This is a chance to build relationships within a company that is already investing in Gator talent. CMG recently hired UF students into both newsroom and media sales roles, at locations throughout Florida and across the country. One conversation could open the door to your next internship or your first job.

Whether you’re interested in journalism, advertising, media sales, production, digital media, or communications, you’ll leave with a better understanding of the opportunities waiting for you.

CMG Career Trek Schedule

8:00 a.m.: Depart Weimer Hall (on Shuttle bus)

10:00a.m.: Arrive at CMG

Spend the day at CMG Jacksonville meeting industry professionals, exploring the newsroom and business operations, learning how stories and campaigns come to life, and discovering the many career paths within one organization. 

  • Morning Meet & Greet w/ Executive leadership- Omesh Somaru, GM & VP WJAX; Brian McGhee- VP Market Manger CMG Jax radio cluster
  • A Career in Media Overview- Broadcast, Sales & More
  • Business Readiness Skills Lunch
  • One on One Breakout sessions: Media Sales- 1:1 sessions with AEs and Sales Leaders;  Broadcast/News: 1:1 sessions with News Directors and MMJs

4:00p.m.: Depart Jacksonville

6:00p.m.: Return to Weimer Hall

Come back with new knowledge, a stronger professional network, and a clearer vision of where your communications degree can take you.
Seats are limited to create meaningful conversations and networking opportunities. If you are ready to learn, grow, and make connections that could shape your career, this is a trip you will not want to miss.

Application Instructions

To apply, please fill out an application form using this link