Month: October 2021

MAIP provides students with the opportunity to work in the advertising, communications and marketing industry, interact with industry professionals on a day-to-day basis, work across multiple brands, and gain valuable professional ​credentials ​to get your first job in the industry. Application Submission Deadline: November 21, 2021 (11:59pm ET) Apply here!

“Five Questions With…” is a series of profiles of recent CJC graduates and the career paths they chose. Domingo Santana, B.S. Telecommunication 2013 1. Tell us about your current job. I work for WarnerMedia/CNN as a Multi-platform Research Manager for CNN Español. We are part of the CNN Research Department in charge of tracking the […]

Janice Krieger, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications STEM Translational Communication Center director, and a multidisciplinary group of UF researchers were honored for their project ALEX. It was named one of the seven innovations of year at the 4th Annual Standing InnOvation awards event presented by UF Innovate. ALEX (Agent Leveraging Empathy for […]

Moni Basu, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Michael and Linda Connelly Lecturer for Narrative Nonfiction, is featured in “Nut Grafs: Triptich II – Pointed Questions, Including WHOGAS?” published on Neimand Storyboard on Oct. 28. Basu describes how she teaches her students to write nut graphs, paragraphs that provide context or background for […]

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 “Free Speech vs. Violent Threats: Partisan Feud Pits School Board Members’ Safety Against Parents’ First Amendment Rights” published on the74million.org on Oct. 27. The […]

“Five Questions With…” is a series of profiles of recent CJC graduates and the career paths they chose. Emily Netburn, B.S. Telecommunication 2019 1. Tell us about your current job. Currently, I’m Manager, Platform Editorial at NBCU’s streaming app, Peacock. Alongside a pretty incredible team, it’s my job to curate everything you see on the […]

“Five Questions With…” is a series of profiles of recent CJC graduates and the career paths they chose. Jake Best, B.S. Journalism 2018 1. Tell us about your current job. I serve as Communications Director for U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA). I oversee and manage the day-to-day and long-term strategic communications operations of our office, […]

As part of the University of Florida capital campaign, CJC alumni Juan and Sandy Andrade donated funds to create the Andrade Fund for Student Success. The fund was launched to give students in need the support to be able to accept internships they might not otherwise be able to afford by covering living and travel […]

When: Wednesday, November 10 at 11 a.m. ET Anyone who would like to attend can sign up in advance here: https://bit.ly/3aVYBWc.   If you’re interested in sharing your contact information, resume and portfolio with HCMG editors, please fill out this form: https://bit.ly/3AQBUxa If you have any questions in advance of the career fair, please email mandy.hofmockel@hearstmediact.com.

The Institute for Public Relations (IPR) today announced that University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Public Relations Department Chair Marcia DiStaso is the winner of their 2021 Pathfinder Award. DiStaso will receive the award at IPR’s 2021 Annual Distinguished Lecture and Awards Dinner on Dec. 2, 2021 in New York City. IPR, which is […]

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, is quoted in “ACLU Lawsuit Looks to Take Down Oklahoma’s CRT Teaching Ban as Free Speech Violation” published on the74million.org website on Oct. 25. The article focuses on an American Civil Liberties Union lawsuit challenging Oklahoma’s restriction of public school’s instruction […]

Roxane Coche, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Sports Journalism and Communication associate director and Media Production, Management, and Technology assistant professor, is featured in “Advancing Journalism Education Through Virtual Cross-Border Collaboration” published in European Journalism Observatory on Oct. 21. The story references Coche’s recent Journalism & Mass Communication Educator article on virtual […]

Jasmine McNealy, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications associate director of the Marion B. Brechner First Amendment Project and associate professor, Media Production, Management, and Technology, will be the guest speaker for the virtual Columbia University Data Science Institute Race + Data Science Lecture Series on Dec. 8. The aim of the lecture […]

The CJC Diversity Task Force is comprised of student representatives from all of the CJC student organizations.  There are also several “Member at Large” seats, allowing representation for interested students who may not be a part of CJC student organizations, yet represent the diverse perspectives of our student body.  If you are passionate about collaborative […]

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 (UFCJC), and Frank LoMonte, UFCJC Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, were quoted in “Alachua County Not Violating First Amendment by Blocking Public Comment on Social […]

  The UF Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program cordially invites all students, staff, faculty, and community members to stop by our open house on Monday, November 8. The open house will take place at 6:00 – 7:30 pm in the Ocora at Pugh Hall (flyer attached). The McNair Scholars will have research posters on display […]

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Public Relations Assistant Professor Jay Hmielowski is the co-author of “Laugh, But Don’t Seek: A Reassessment of the Gateway Hypothesis” published in the International Journal of Communication, Vol. 15, 2021. Hmielowski and Michaele Myers examined the gateway hypothesis which argues that political satire programs open the door […]

Rachel Grant, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism assistant professor, is the co-author of “As High as I Could: Media Discourse Shaping Patricia Okoumou’s Statue of Liberty Protest” published in Howard Journal of Communication on Oct. 19. Grant and Vicki Brown examined news coverage and Twitter responses to Patricia Okoumou’s July 2018 […]

Iman Zawahry, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Production, Management, and Technology lecturer and award-winning filmmaker, was named Best Feature Director for her film “Americanish” at the LA Femme International Film Festival 2021. This premiere film festival celebrates, supports and advances content creation by women producers, writers and directors from around the […]

The Bridges Minority Outreach Program targets underrepresented minority students in the effort to assist them through the college application process and shape them into competitive applicants for the university of their choice.  Our program has three overall goals: 1. Mentorship Development, 2. Resources & Curriculum and 3. Immersive College Experience. Students who are part of […]

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications faculty, doctoral students and alumni are presenters at the virtual 2021 International Conference on Communication in Healthcare from Oct. 17-20. The annual conference, organized by the Academy of Communication in Healthcare in partnership with the European Association from Communication in Healthcare, offers participants the opportunity to learn […]

How to qualify You need to have demonstrated an interest in and ability to produce news, either for television, radio or online. Excellent writing skills, a demonstrated ability to produce a newscast, and a good base of editorial judgement are important. You also need to have a strong academic record, and two recommendations from faculty […]

Iman Zawahry, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Production, Management, and Technology lecturer and award-winning filmmaker, was awarded the Narrative Feature Grand Prize for her film “Americanish” from the 30th Heartland International Film Festival (HIFF) in Indianapolis on Oct. 15. This is the fourth honor for “Americanish.” The film also received Audience […]