Month: January 2022

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 “Misinformation and the Media” published in CQ Researcher, Vol. 32, Issue 3. The article focuses on whether legitimate news outlets can regain trust […]

Justin Bright, B.S. Journalism 2020, M.A.M.C. 2021, is profiled in “Florida Man Skateboards Length of State, 1,100 Miles, for Conservation” published in the Orlando Sentinel on Jan. 28. Bright is skating more than 1,100 miles from Pensacola to Key West to raise awareness for conservation and land preservation in Florida. He is three weeks into […]

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, is the co-author of “Prototyping Policy: Visualizing Impact for Better Regulation” published in Convergence: The International Journal of Research Into New Media Technologies on Jan. 31. McNealy, […]

In 2017, Pepsi borrowed imagery from the Black Lives Matter movement for an ad with Kendall Jenner that was intended to “project a global message of unity, peace and understanding.” Instead, the ad trivialized protests against the killings of Black people by police. Pepsi quickly pulled the ad. In 2014, the African American Policy Forum […]

“Five Questions With…” is a series of profiles of CJC graduates and the career paths they chose. Kim Guiler, B.S. Public Relations and B.A. Political Science and Government 2008 1. Tell us about your current job. I am a Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Public Opinion Analyst with the U.S. Department of State. In this […]

Applications for the college’s newest immersion program, CJCxNYC, open February 1st! There’s no place like New York City to prepare yourself for a career in communications. CJCxNYC will allow you to live in a big city, meet new people, explore vibrant cultures and see firsthand what makes New York City unique alongside your peers. If […]

Ann Christiano, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Center for Public Interest Communications director, and Jack Barry, a post-doctoral research associate for the Center, are the authors of “This Untapped Tool Could Help Boost Vaccination Rates” published in Barron’s on Jan. 27. Christiano and Barry write about the failure of workplace vaccine mandates […]

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 “’Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Aimed at Florida Teachers May Violate Students’ Right to Free Speech” published in Newsweek on Jan. 26. The story features […]

The Disney College Program and Disney Professional Internships help students gain on-the-job experience with a world-renowned company. The College Program offers 20 different positions, while Disney’s Professional Internships span across multiple fields, including: Marketing, Sales & Communications Production & Entertainment Consumer Goods Business Support Creative Finance, Data & Analytics Guest/Customer Service Learn more about the […]

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, is the author of “Framing and Language of Ethics: Technology, Persuasion, and Cultural Context” published in the Journal of Social Computing, Vol. 2, Issue 3, Sept. 2021. […]

Chomp is part of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA), a statewide organization. The purpose of Chomp is to promote the highest standards of public relations ethics as defined in the FPRA’s Code of Ethics. Chomp works closely with the Gainesville Chapter of FPRA, allowing members to build professional relationships, grow industry knowledge, find internship/work […]

President Joe Biden has appointed Laurence Alexander, M.A.J.C. 1983 and former University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism professor and department chair, as chair of the Board for International Food and Agricultural Development (BIFAD). The seven-member committee advises the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) on issues concerning agriculture, higher education in developing […]

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) today announced the expansion of its footprint to New York City with the launch of CJCxNYC, an immersion program for students that blends professional experiences with the city’s culture and energy. The program will give students the opportunity to learn, work and live in one […]

NBC/CNBC opened up remote and in-person internship opportunities for Summer 2022. They are paid and full-time. Students can view available internship opportunities here. The application window closes Feb. 11.

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 the author of a chapter in the book The Circus is in Town: Sport, Celebrity and Spectacle published on Jan. 4. The book editors, Lisa Doris Alexander and Joel Nathan […]

WarnerMedia will be attending virtual Career Showcase and Diversity Meet-Up this Monday. They are recruiting for full-time jobs in the following areas, specifically for their Turner Sports brand: Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations Communication: Media & Telecommunications Sales Take advantage of this rare, exciting opportunity before slots run out! Schedule an appointment at Virtual Career […]

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, is quoted in “In the Dark: Florida Lawmakers Creating New Ways to Keep Public Records Private” published in the Tallahassee Democrat on Jan. 20. The article addresses the cumulative effect of adding dozens of new exemptions to Florida’s open records law […]

As part of its comprehensive effort to address the growing crisis in trust, the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) today announced it has received a $2 million endowed gift to establish The Dianne B. Snedaker Chair in Media Trust. The gift will fund a new research director in its Consortium on […]

“Five Questions With…” is a series of profiles of CJC graduates and the career paths they chose. Stacey Russo, B.S. Public Relations 1998 1. Tell us about your current job. I currently work as the Director of Sales in Tampa for Lumen Technologies. On an average day, I am a servant leader, coaching my amazing […]

What Is McNair? The Ronald E. McNair Scholars is a federal TRIO program funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.  The mission of McNair is to prepare talented, highly motivated undergraduates for entrance into PhD programs in all fields of study, with an emphasis on STEM disciplines. The program aims to promote […]

NBCUniversal will offer fellows the opportunity to join one of the following NBC programs as interns: America’s #1 morning news program, The Today Show The top ranked evening program, Nightly News with Lester Holt Our primetime long form news program, Dateline Our 24 cable news channel, MSNBC Our top rated business news cable channel, CNBC Our digital organization, including our […]

“Five Questions With…” is a series of profiles of CJC graduates and the career paths they chose. David Bearman, B.S. Telecommunication 2001 1. Tell us about your current job? As Deputy Editor of Sports Betting for ESPN, I oversee the direction of our sports betting editorial content. On a daily basis, I work with our […]

NBCU Academy, NBCU News Group’s multi-platform journalism training and development program, will partner with the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) as one of 13 new higher education institutions to join the program in 2022, NBCU News Group Chairman Cesar Conde announced today. The new cohort grows NBCU Academy’s geographic footprint, diversifies […]

Benjamin Johnson, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Advertising assistant professor, is the co-author of two articles published in “Technology in a Time of Social Distancing, a special collection in Technology, Mind and Behavior, Volume 3, Issue 1, Spring 2022. The first article, “Media Use and Avoidance Experiences During Social Distancing,” by Johnson, […]