Media Week 2014 Schedule
The UNF Department of Communication's Media Week 2014, which ran from Oct. 20 to Oct. 24, helped students get insights from professionals in advertising, public relations, journalism, and production. Media professionals visited communication classes, engaged students in specialized Q-and-A sessions, spoke about global and domestic diversity issues, and participated in a panel on the state of the media industry.
A day-by-day schedule of Media Week 2014 events can be found below. In addition, several of the events listed include links to video of the presentations.
2014 Media Week Schedule
Monday, October 20
Opening Keynote Speaker, Terry Anderson
The former AP journalist and Hezbollah kidnap victim, now teaching at the University of Florida, will share his experiences and his thoughts concerning the current state of the journalism industry.
10:45 a.m.
Bldg. 14D, Room 2001
View the discussion of this event.
Resume Workshop
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Bldg. 14D, Dept. of Communication Conference Room and Lobby Office
Professionals will review student resumes one-on-one and offer advice on structure and content. Students will make appointments based on the availability of the professional.
Scheduled to participate:
10- 10:50 a.m.: Rebecca Hart, Principal, Hart & Partners
10 a.m.- Noon: Marina Martin, Acct. Coordinator, Shepherd Agency
10 a.m.- Noon: Guy Barnhart, Shepherd Agency
Noon- 1 p.m.: Gerri Boyce, Media Relations, JEA
Noon- 2 p.m.: Gary Corbitt, Research Director, Retired, WJXT-TV
Guest Speaker:PUR 4801-Public Relations Cases
3 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Media Professional: Jessica Barber, Social Media PR Specialist, UNF
Tuesday, October 21
Guest Speaker: PUR 4400-Public Relation Crisis
1:40 p.m. to 2:55 p.m.
Media Professional: Sharon Ashton, Vice President for Public Relations, UNF
UNF Alumni Panel
4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Bldg. 14D, Room 2001
Alumni will describe their positions and offer advice on how students should make the most of their UNF experience. Q&A will follow.
Scheduled to participate:
- Anneliese Delgado, Reporter, WOKV-FM
- Christopher Fennell, Freelance graphic designer
- Marcel Robinson, Editor/Producer, WCWJ-TV/CW17
- Liz Anderson, PR Mgr., Firehouse Subs
- Ken Thomas, Video, First Coast News
- Stephanie Rossettos, Communications Specialist, Watson Realty Corp.
- Lauren Darm, UF doctoral student and leader of the department's alumni association
- Cecily Sorenson, Firehouse Subs vice president of corporate communications
- David Johnson, JAX Chamber
- Chris Parenteau, WJXT-TV
UNF Alumni Mixer
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Osprey Commons (Building 16), Faculty Lounge (4th floor)
A social time with alumni participants and students including a "speed dating" scenario so that students can interact with as many alumni as possible.
Scheduled to participate:
- Anneliese Delgado, Reporter, WOKV-FM
- Christopher Fennell, Freelance graphic designer
- Liz Anderson, PR Mgr., Firehouse Subs
- Ken Thomas, Video, First Coast News
- Stephanie Rossettos, Communications Specialist, Watson Realty Corp.
- Lauren Darm, UF doctoral student and leader of alumni association
- Cecily Sorenson, Firehouse Subs vice president of corporate communications
- David Johnson, JAX Chamber
- Chris Parenteau, WJXT-TV
Wednesday, October 22
Advertising Breakout (Professionals will stay for Meet the Professionals Luncheon)
11 a.m.- Noon
Bldg. 14D, Dept. of Communication Conference Room
Professionals will describe their positions and talk about what it takes to work in their fields, then take questions from students.
Scheduled to participate:
- Marina Martin, Acct. Coordinator, Shepherd Agency
- Guy Barnhart, Shepherd Agency
- Heather Smith, Social Media Community Mgr., Dalton Agency
- Jack Potter, General Sales Manager, FOX 30
- Stacey Haskell, Senior Account Strategist, Madmen Marketing
- LeAnn Hebert, Madmen Marketing
- Paul Witt, Madmen Marketing
- Chrissy Bersamin, Media Director, Harrell & Harrell
- Carole V. Banks, Research and Planning, Shepherd Agency
Multi-Media Journalism & Production Breakout (Professionals will stay for Meet the Professionals Luncheon)
11 a.m. - Noon
Bldg. 14D, Room 2001
Professionals will describe their positions and talk about what it takes to work in their fields, then take questions from students.
Scheduled to participate:
- Kristi Dosh, Sports Business Reporter
- Francine Frazier, WJXT-TV
- Rob Sweeting, Anchor/Reporter, WJXT-TV
- Anneliese Delgado, Reporter, WOKV-FM
- Ken Thomas, Video First Coast News
- Jason Ramsey, Director of Business Development, Focal Point
- Gary Corbitt, Research Director, Retired, WJXT-TV
- Matt Biegun, Video Communications, DCPS
- Lauren Darm, UF Doctoral Student
- Chris Parenteau, WJXT-TV
To view the discussion, click here.
Meet the Professionals Luncheon
12: 30 - 1:30, Osprey Commons Talon Room
Professionals will join 100+ students for lunch and tabletop question and answer sessions.
Scheduled to participate:
- Liz Anderson, PR Mgr., Firehouse Subs
- David Clark, Children's Home Society
- Maria Coppola, Coppola PR
- Donia Crime, PR & Social Media, Burdette Ketchum
- Lanette Hart, Hart & Associates
- Kevin Punsky, Mayo Clinic
- Trish Kaputska, TLK Communications
- Kristi Dosh, Sports Business Reporter
- Francine Frazier, WJXT-TV
- Mike Miller, Broadcaster and PR, retired (JTA and COJ)
- Anneliese Delgado, WOKV
- Marina Martin, Acct. Coordinator, Shepherd Agency
- Guy Barnhart, Shepherd Agency
- Heather Smith, Social Media Community Mgr., Dalton Agency
- Jack Potter, General Sales Manager, FOX 30
- Ken Thomas, Video, First Coast News
- Stacey Haskell, Senior Account Strategist, Madmen Marketing
- LeAnn Hebert, Madmen Marketing
- Paul Witt, Madmen Marketing
- Jason Ramsey, Director of Business Development, Focal Point
- Gary Corbitt, Research Director, Retired, WJXT-TV
- Lauren Darm, UF Doctoral Student
- Matt Biegun, Video Communications, DCPS
- Carole V. Banks, Research and Planning, Shepherd Agency
- Chrissy Bersamin, Media Director, Harrell & Harrell
- Chris Parenteau, WJXT-TV
- David Johnson, JAX Chamber
Public Relations Breakout (Professionals will also participate in Meet the Professionals Luncheon)
2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Bldg. 14D, Dept. of Communication Conference Room
Professionals will describe their positions and talk about what it takes to work in their fields, then take questions from students.
Scheduled to participate:
- Liz Anderson, PR Mgr., Firehouse Subs
- David Clark, PR, Children's Home Society
- Maria Coppola, Coppola PR
- Donia Crime, PR & Social Media, Burdette Ketchum
- Lanette Hart, Hart & Associates
- Kevin Punsky, Mayo Clinic
- Trish Kaputska, TLK Communications
To view the discussion, click here.
Guest Speaker:PUR 4801-Public Relations Cases
3 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Media Professional: Roxie Lute, Beason 4 Media Group
Thursday, October 23
Domestic and Global Diversity Panel
10:30 a.m.
Bldg. 14D, Dept. of Communication Conference Room
Professionals will discuss both domestic and global diversity issues as they relate to advertising, journalism, public relations and production, and the things students should know about global and domestic diversity issues that may help them when they enter their respective industry.
Scheduled to participate:
- Lanette Hart, Hart & Associates
- Kevin Punsky, Mayo Clinic
- Cynthia Smith, President of PineRidge Film and Television
To view the discussion, click here.
Guest Speaker: MMC 3614-Media Theories & Effects
10:50 a.m. to 12:05 p.m.
Media Professional: Rob Sweeting, Anchor/Reporter, WJXT-TV
Friday, October 24
State of the Industry Panel
10 a.m.- Noon
The Florida Times-Union Auditorium
1 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, FL
Free parking
Sponsored by UNF and The Florida Times-Union
To view the discussion, click here.
Scheduled to participate:
- Gerri Boyce, Media Relations, JEA
- Mike Miller, Broadcaster & PR, Retired (JTA & COJ)
- Mary Kelli Palka, Managing Editor/News, T-U
- John Burr, Editor, Jacksonville Business Journal
- Karen Feagins, VP Content & Operations, WJCT
- Bob Ellis, VP & General Manager, WJXT
- Jeff Kalish, VP of Media Services, Shepherd Agency