Media Week 2019
The UNF School of Communication's Media Week 2019 will be held Oct. 21 to 25. This event is sponsored by the School each year to allow undergraduate and graduate students a chance to meet professionals working in their areas of interest, ask questions and gain an understanding of what it takes to work in the field of communication.
Below is a preliminary list of panelists. More will be added in the coming weeks.
Monday, October 21
"Sticks and Stones"
The words we use and how they can unite or divide us.
A moderated panel discussion on diversity, inclusion and equality.
12 to 1 p.m., Bldg. 14D, Room 2001
Participants:
Mike Miller, Manager of Business Development, Jacksonville Transportation Authority
Ashley Strickland, Marketing Manager, Ronald McDonald House
Derrick Richardson, Senior Community Outreach Specialist, Florida Department of Transportation/Atkins
Meet the Mentors
Professionals offer information about student mentorships.
1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Bldg. 14D, Room 2001
Participants:
Tuan Tu, Director of Marketing, Revlon Professional Brands
Dina DeMarco, Division President, Agency a la Carte (Hueman People Solutions)
Caron Streibich, Freelance Food Writer for The Florida Times-Union and Corporate Blogger for Regency Centers
Paola Lorenzo, Public Relations Account Coordinator, Dalton Agency
Lambda Pi Eta Induction Ceremony
4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Bldg. 14D, Room 2001
Tuesday, October 22
Pitching: How Journalists and Public Relations Professionals Work Together
2 to 3 p.m., Bldg. 14D, Room 2001
A moderated panel discussion.
Participants:
PR:
Katie Boyles, PR Strategist, AXIA Public Relations
Yarissa Reyes, Vice President of Communication, Alzheimer's Association/Florida
Journalism:
Mike Miller, Manager of Business Development, Jacksonville Transportation Authority, and former broadcaster
Tim Gibbons, Editor, Jacksonville Business Journal
Alumni Panel
How UNF prepares its graduates for the workforce. Alumni will describe their positions and offer advice on how students should make the most of their UNF experience. Q&A will follow.
4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Bldg. 14D, Room 2001
Participants:
PR:
Katie Boyles, PR Strategist, AXIA Public Relations
Derrick Richardson, Senior Community Outreach Specialist, Florida Department of Transportation/Atkins
Grace Stoyschich, Managing Partner, Jax Restaurant Reviews
Toni Boudreaux-Godwin, Director of Operations, The Brumos Collection
Rachel Harris, Manager, Events, JAX Chamber
Stephanie Jarrett, Senior Analyst, JetBlue
Advertising:
Karen Case, Senior Account Manager, SJ&P
Lisa Gearhart, EVP/Cultural Strategist, SJ&P
Fran Losito, Shepherd Agency
Multimedia Journalism:
Francine Frazier, Senior Web Producer, WJXT
Alumni Reception
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse
4907 Gate Parkway
Jacksonville, FL 32246
Participants:
Karen Case, Senior Account Mnager, SJ&P (tentative)
Lisa Gearhart, EVP/Cultural Strategist, SJ&P (tentative)
Fran Losito, Shepherd Agency
Jessica Scott, Senior Corporate Communications, TIAA Bank
Wednesday, October 23
Public Relations Breakout
Professionals will describe their current positions and talk about what it takes to work in their professions. Q&A will follow.
10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Bldg. 14D, Room 2001
Participants:
Hannah Feran, Social Media Strategist, AXIA Public Relations
Liz Anderson Slobodian, Senior Public Relations Manager, Firehouse Subs and Vice President for Student Services for FPRA
David Clark, Downtown Ecumenical Services Council
Ashley Strickland, Marketing Manager, Ronald McDonald House
Maria Coppola, Owner and Principal, Coppola Public Relations
Katrina Greco, Corporate Communications Manager, FIS
Meet the Professionals Luncheon
Professionals will join students for lunch and tabletop question-and-answer sessions. This is a great networking event for students.
12 to 1 p.m., Talon Room, Osprey Commons
Advertising:
Daniel Burstein, Senior Director of Content and Marketing, MECLABS
Courtney Reames, Account Director, SJ&P
Jen Ross, Associate Creative Director, SJ&P
Celia Weeks, EVP/HR, SJ&P
Kristen Bankert, Associate Creative Director, SJ&P
Fran Losito, Shephard Agency
Gary Corbitt, Retired, WJXT-TV
PR:
Hannah Feran, Social Media Strategist, AXIA Public Relations
Liz Anderson Slobodian, Senior Public Relations Manager, Firehouse Subs and Vice President for Student Services for FPRA
David Clark, Downtown Ecumenical Services Council
Douglas Filaroski, Senior Communications Representative, Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
Ashley Strickland, Marketing Manager, Ronald McDonald House
Grace Stoyschich, Managing Partner, Jax Restaurant Reviews
Maria Coppola, Owner and Principal, Coppola Public Relations
Paola Lorenzo, Public Relations Account Coordinator, Dalton Agency
Katrina Greco, Corporate Communications Manager, FIS
Toni Boudreaux-Godwin, Director of Operations, The Brumos Collection
Digital Video Production:
Gabe Lacerna, Senior Editor/Producer, Nectar Studios
Adam Szarmack, Editor/Videographer, Nectar Studios
Kate Norton, Managing Editor-Video, Nemours Children’s Health System
Mike Madden, Digital Media Production Manager, Fanatics
David Zuckerman, President, Easy Edit Video
Multimedia Journalism:
Sam Taylor, Publisher, Folio Weekly
Francine Frazier, Senior Web Producer, WJXT
Brian Alan Jackson, Morning Show Anchor, WTXL ABC 27, Tallahassee
Maureen Baker, Director of Spinnaker Media, and former News Director at WJXT
Advertising Breakout
Professionals will describe their current positions and talk about what it takes to work in their fields. Q&A will follow.
1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Bldg. 14D, Room 2001
Participants:
Daniel Burstein, Senior Director of Content and Marketing, MECLABS
Courtney Reames, Account Director, SJ&P
Jen Ross, Associate Creative Director, SJ&P
Kristen Bankert, Associate Creative Director, SJ&P
Fran Losito, Shepherd Agency
Digital Video Production Breakout
Professionals will describe their current positions and talk about what it takes to work in their fields. Q&A will follow.
1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Bldg. 14D, Production Studio
Participants:
Gabe Lacerna, Senior Editor/Producer, Nectar Studios
Adam Szarmack, Editor/Videographer, Nectar Studios
Kate Norton, Managing Editor-Video, Nemours Children's Health System
Mike Madden, Digital Media Production Manager, Fanatics
David Zuckerman, President, Easy Edit Video
Multimedia Journalism Breakout
Professionals will describe their current positions and talk about what it takes to work in their fields. Q&A will follow.
1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Bldg. 14D, Room 1011
Participants:
Sam Taylor, Publisher, Folio Weekly
Francine Frazier, Senior Web Producer, WJXT
Brian Alan Jackson, Morning Show Anchor, ABC 27, Tallahassee
Maureen Baker, Director of Spinnaker Media, and former News Director at WJXT
Thursday, October 24
Graduate Students: The Advantages of Joining a Professional Association (prior to Prof. Varma's class)
Representatives from PRSA, FPRA, IABC, Jax Ad Federation, and more will share information with graduate students.
5:30 p.m., Conference Room, 2014
Participants:
Liz Anderson Slobodian, Senior Public Relations Manager, Firehouse Subs, and Vice President for Student Services for FPRA
Denise Reagan, Executive Director, Garden Club of Jacksonville, and member of IABC
Jessica Barber Scott, Senior Corporate Communications, TIAA Bank, for PRSA
Marla Lucas, former president of American Advertising Federation Jax
Uncovering Jax - Season 2
YouTube Video Event (online)
Hosted by Prof. Frank Goodin
Take a peak at the stories that will be shared - Preview of Season 2
7 to 8 p.m. YouTube Event (will go live Oct. 24)
Friday, October 25
Social Media Expo JAX
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Herbert University Center
Social Media Expo JAX is an interactive learning and networking experience for communication professionals in northeast Florida. The event is also open to all UNF students. Workshops will be run by social media experts at Mayo Clinic, the Jacksonville Jaguars, and MECLABS Institute. Read more.