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OCCP For Employers

Why recruit with the CJC? Our students are prepared, ready to bring fresh, new ideas, and can hit the ground running. Our award-winning students gain real-world experience in the most extensive immersion program in the country. Students develop multimedia skills in a working newsroom, a strategic communication firm with regional and national clients, and on seven digital and broadcast properties.

Careers Fairs

Employers can engage with CJC students one on one for job and internship placement. The Careers in Communication Fair is held on campus in the fall and spring semesters of the academic year. CJ virtual career fairs are held in Fall, Spring and Summer on the Career Fair Plus app and website.

Our next Career Fairs: The Spring 2025 Careers in Communication Career Fair will be held on Thursday, March 5.

The Spring 2025 CJC Virtual Career Fair will be held on Thursday, March 27.

Networking Events

Fall 2024 CJC Senior Showcase: The CJC is hosting the Fall 2024 CJC Senior Showcase, taking place on Tuesday, November 19 on the Career Fair Plus platform:

During this free virtual event, recruiters have the opportunity to explore virtual booths where our talented seniors will showcase their portfolios. 

RSVP Now!

Job/Internship Postings

Employers may submit openings, subject to OCCP approval, at jobs.jou.ufl.edu/post-job. Postings may be viewed on the Job and Internship database site.

Is your company looking to hire an intern? Need assistance with your internship posting? We’ve created several internship description templates you may use to showcase your company’s opportunities. Use the template as a guideline to recruit students with the skills and experience best suited for the position.

Virtual and On-Campus visits

Engage with our students remotely, host a company information session, present to a professional student organization or schedule an on-campus visit. Our students are flexible and can adapt to any format. To schedule a virtual or on-campus recruiting opportunity, email Julie Frey at jsfrey@ufl.edu.

Corporate Partners Program

As a member of our Corporate Partners Program, your company will have exclusive access to highly motivated and skilled CJC graduates ready to embark on their perspective careers in the industry. For more information, email Julie Frey at jsfrey@ufl.edu.