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Media Week 2016 Schedule

UNF Media Week 2016 - Oct. 10 to Oct. 14

Co-sponsor of Media Week: PineRidge Film & Television

This year's event took place Monday, Oct. 10 to Friday, Oct. 14 and marked the fourth year that students and professionals had this unique opportunity to come together.

Every year, professionals attend Media Week to share experiences and educate students on what it's like to work in the communication industry. From alumni mixers and networking luncheons to track-specific break-out sessions and panel discussions, there are multiple ways to get involved. We encourage you to promote the event on social channels using #UNFMediaWeek.

Monday, Oct. 10

Monday events were cancelled due to the University's hurricane-related closure.

Tuesday, Oct. 11

Meet the Mentors Breakfast Panel

9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Building 14D, Department of Communication, Room 2001

Mentors (listed here) from UNF's Department of Communications are invited to talk about their professional expertise and what they can offer in a mentorship.

Participants:

Carole Banks, VP Research & Planning, Shepherd Agency
Katrina Greco - Corporate Communications Analyst at Fidelity National Information Service

To view the discussion, please click here.

Domestic and Global Diversity Panel

3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Building 14D, Department of Communication Conference Room

Professionals discuss both domestic and global diversity issues as they relate to communication.

Participants:

Gerald Smith, CEO & Founder of PineRidge Film & Television
Kerry Baldwin, VP International, Web.com
Fouad Raja Zabeneh, Egyptian filmmaker
Chad Dominicis, President, Univision 18 Jacksonville

To view the discussion, please click here.

Wednesday, Oct. 12

UNF's New Master's Degree in Communication Management

10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Building 14D, Department of Communication Conference Room

Professionals with graduate degrees describe their experience with advanced education, and faculty members describe the Department of Communication's new M.S. in Communication Management.

Participants:

Stacey Steiner, Social Media Strategist, Client Focused Media
Dr. David Deeley, Assistant Professor, University of North Florida
Dr. Chunsik Lee, Assistant Professor, University of North Florida
Dr. Tulika Varma, Assistant Professor, University of North Florida
Dr. John Parmelee, Professor and Chair of the Department of Communication, UNF

To view the discussion, please click here.

For more information about the M.S. in Communication Management

Public Relations Breakout

11 a.m. to noon

Building 14D, Department of Communication, Room 2001

Professionals describe their positions and answers questions about what it takes to work in their fields.

Participants:

David Clark, Regional Director of Philanthropy, Children's Home Society
Lanette Hart, Principal/Consultant, Hart & Associates LLC
Liz Anderson, PR Manager, Firehouse Subs
Rebecca Hart, Hart & Associates

Multimedia Journalism & Production Breakout

11 a.m. to noon

Building 14D, Department of Communication Conference Room

Professionals describe their positions and answers questions about what it takes to work in their fields.

Participants:

Monica Whitsel, WJXT-TV
Gerald Smith, CEO & Founder of PineRidge Film & Television
Todd Roobin, Film Commissioner at City of Jacksonville
Brian Jackson, Sports Anchor/Reporter, WJXT-TV
Tessa Duval, Education Reporter for The Florida Times-Union
Zach Sweat, Digital Editor, Void Magazine

To view the discussion, please click here.

Meet the Professionals Luncheon

12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Building 16, Osprey Commons, Talon Room (fourth floor)

Professionals join students for a complimentary buffet lunch and tabletop question-and-answer sessions.

Map to Talon Room

Participants:

Austin Van Horn,Senior Account Managerat The Cross Agency
David Clark, Regional Director of Philanthropy, Children's Home Society
Lanette Hart, Principal/Consultant, Hart & Associates LLC
Jack Potter, General Sales Manager, FOX 30/CBS 47
Stacey Steiner, Social Media Strategist, Client Focused Media
Monica Whitsel, WJXT
Tonisha Laundry, Owner, KAK & Co., Experiential Marketing
Katrina Greco, Corporate Communications Analyst Specialist, FIS Global
Rebecca Hart, Hart & Associates
Doug Reifschneider, VP of Marketing, Firehouse of America
Tessa Duval, Education Reporter for The Florida Times-Union
Zach Sweat, Digital Editor, Void Magazine
Bruce Kaufman, Director, Broadcasting Business Affairs, PGA Tour
Guy Barnhart, Marketing Manager, IceMuleCoolers
Marcel Robinson, Commercial Video Editor, WCWJ-CW17
David Hall, Creative Service Director, WCWJ-CW17
Ryan Shelley, CGO at Shelley Media Arts

Advertising Breakout

2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Building 14D, Department of Communication Conference Room

Professionals describe their positions and answers questions about what it takes to work in their fields.

Participants:

Austin Van Horn,Senior Account Managerat The Cross Agency
Stacey Steiner, Social Media Strategist, Client Focused Media
Doug Reifschneider, VP of Marketing, Firehouse of America
Brendan Cumiskey, VP/Strategy & Planning, Dalton Agency
Marina Martin, Account Manager, Shepherd
Guy Barnhart, Marketing Manager, IceMuleCoolers

Thursday, Oct. 13

Keynote Speaker: Hollywood animation editor H. Lee Peterson

10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Building 14A, Andrew Robinson Theater, Room 1314

Lee Peterson is a veteran animation editor whose films have grossed over $2 billion worldwide. He started his career making music videos (such as Diana Ross, Rick Springfield, and The Cars) and worked with Michael Jackson on "Moonwalker." In addition to working for Pixar Animation, Peterson edited for all the major Hollywood studios, including Walt Disney, Sony Pictures, Universal Studios and DreamWorks.Peterson will show short clips from some of his films - such as"Aladdin," "The Little Mermaid," and "Pocahontas" - and talk about the choices one makes as an editor. He will alsotalk about what it's like to work in Hollywood. Jerry Smith, CEO & Founder of PineRidge Film & Television, will moderate the event.

Lunch with H. Lee Peterson

Noon to 1 p.m.

UNF Boathouse

Join us at the Boathouse for a social hour after the keynote presentation. Jerry Smith from PineRidge Film and Television, along with animation editor H. Lee Peterson will be there to answer questions. Space is limited. Students pay for their own meal.

UNF Alumni Panel

4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Building 14D, Department of Communication, Room 2001

Alumni describe their positions and offer advice on how students should make the most of their UNF experience.

Participants:

Ryan Shelley, CGO at Shelley Media Arts
Stacey Steiner, Social Media Strategist, Client Focused Media
Monica Whitsel, WJXT
Liz Anderson, PR Manager, Firehouse Subs
Derrick Richardson, Communication Coordinator at Wounded Warrior Project
Lindsey Kilbride, WJCT Radio

UNF Alumni Mixer

6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Building 14D, Department of Communication, Lobby (second floor)

A social time with alumni participants and students so that students and alumni can interact.

Friday, Oct. 14

State of the Media Panel

10 a.m. to noon, The Florida Times-Union Auditorium, 1 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, FL

Media professionals discuss the current state of the media industry and trends to watch for. There will also be a facilities tour after the event.

Sponsored by the UNF Department of Communication and The Florida Times-Union

Participants:

Gerald Smith, CEO & Founder of PineRidge Film & Television
Brendan Cumiskey, VP/Strategy & Planning, Dalton Agency
Mike Miller, Manager of Business Development for Jacksonville Transportation Authority
Mary Kelli Palka, Managing Editor for The Florida Times-Union
Ryan Shelley, CGO at Shelley Media Arts
Lee Peterson, Hollywood Animation Editor

To view the discussion, please click here.