UPCOMING EVENTS
Real Reels
Date: Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Time: 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 or 9:00 p.m.
Place: Room 330
A workshop presented by Barbara Raab, senior news writer at NBC Nightly News and CUNY J-School instructor.
Aiming for an on-camera TV reporting career? Learn how to make a reporter’s demo reel that will get you noticed. Barbara Raab will present real reels that landed real people (including CUNY J-School grads) real jobs. You’ll also hear advice from local news directors interviewed by Raab. (Many say they go through hundreds of reels to make a single hire.)
This workshop will focus primarily on landing a first on-air job in a small-to-medium-size local news market. It’s designed, too, to be valuable for those who plan to strike out on their own.
For CUNY Graduate School of Journalism students only.
Broadcast News: Behind the Scenes
Date: Thursday, March 22, 2012
Time: 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Place: Room 442
Aiming for a job in TV or radio news–but not as an on-air journalist?
On Thursday evening, March 22, Barbara Raab will lead a workshop on the range of behind-the-scenes broadcast opportunities. Come learn about what these jobs are, what they’re called, and how to prepare now to land one of them when you graduate.
Raab is a senior News Writer and Web Editor at NBC Nightly News and a CUNY J-School broadcast and interactive instructor.
For CUNY Graduate School of Journalism students only.
FALL 2012
Career Fair Prep Session: (for Class of 2013/Group A)
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012
Time: 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. (Lunch provided)
Place: Room 308
Plan ahead for for the Oct. 18 Career Fair: Hear what recruiters are thinking, get answers to job-fair FAQs and tips for polishing your resume.
Career Fair Prep Session: (for Class of 2013/Group B)
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012
Time: 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. (Lunch provided)
Place: Room 308
Plan ahead for for the Oct. 18 Career Fair: Hear what recruiters are thinking, get answers to job-fair FAQs and tips for polishing your resume.
The Job Hunt (for Class of 2012)
Date: Thurs., Oct. 11, 2012
Time: 12:30 p.m. (Lunch provided)
Place: Room 308
Tips for networking and timing job applications, now that graduation is looming.
CUNY J-School 2011 Career Fair
Date: Thursday, Oct. 18, 2011
Time: 12:45-5:30 p.m.
Place: The newsroom and room 308
For CUNY Graduate School of Journalism students only.
PAST EVENTS
Dow Jones NewsWire: Information Session
Date: Tuesday, November 8
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Place: Room 432
Michelle LaRoche, Training and Recruiting Editor, answers questions about internships and jobs at DJNW.
Broadcast News: Behind the Scenes
Date: Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Time: 7:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Place: Room 330
Aiming for a job in TV or radio news–but not as an on-air journalist?
On Tuesday evening, November 1, Barbara Raab will lead a workshop on the range of behind-the-scenes broadcast opportunities. Come learn about what these jobs are, what they’re called, and how to prepare now to land one of them when you graduate.
Raab is a senior News Writer and Web Editor at NBC Nightly News and a CUNY J-School broadcast and interactive instructor.
For CUNY Graduate School of Journalism students only.
CUNY J-School 2011 Career Fair
Date: Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011
Time: 12:45-5:30 p.m.
Place: The newsroom and room 308
For CUNY Graduate School of Journalism students only.
Dow Jones News Fund Information Session
Date: Friday, October 21, 2011
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Place: Room 430
Meet DJNF Deputy Director Linda Shockley, who will take you through the application process (and requirements) for the Fund’s summer internship program, which places j-school students at print and Web outlets across the country. Deadline for applications: Nov. 1.
The Dow Jones News Fund is an independent nonprofit journalism training organization. It’s no longer affiliated with the Dow Jones news organization, though it retains “Dow Jones” in its name.
The Boston Globe Summer Internship: Information Session
Date: Friday, Oct. 14, 2011
Time: 1:00 p.m. (Lunch provided)
Place: Room 432
Meet Boston Globe recruiter Charlie Ball
The Job Hunt (for Class of 2011)
Date: Thurs., Oct. 13, 2011
Time: 12:30 p.m. (Lunch provided)
Place: Room 308
Tips for networking and timing job applications, now that graduation is looming.
Career Fair Prep Session: (for Class of 2012/Group B)
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011
Time: 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. (Lunch provided)
Place: Room 308
Plan ahead for for the Oct. 27 Career Fair: Hear what recruiters are thinking, get answers to job-fair FAQs and tips for polishing your resume.
Career Fair Prep Session: (for Class of 2012/Group A)
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011
Time: 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. (Lunch provided)
Place: Room 308
Plan ahead for for the Oct. 27 Career Fair: Hear what recruiters are thinking, get answers to job-fair FAQs and tips for polishing your resume.
Real Reels
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011
Time: 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 or 9:00 p.m.
Place: Room 330
A workshop presented by Barbara Raab, senior news writer at NBC Nightly News and CUNY J-School instructor.
Aiming for an on-camera TV reporting career? Learn how to make a reporter’s demo reel that will get you noticed. Barbara Raab will present real reels that landed real people (including CUNY J-School grads) real jobs. You’ll also hear advice from local news directors interviewed by Raab. (Many say they go through hundreds of reels to make a single hire.)
This workshop will focus primarily on landing a first on-air job in a small-to-medium-size local news market. It’s designed, too, to be valuable for those who plan to strike out on their own.
For CUNY Graduate School of Journalism students only.
Real Reels Workshop: The Rewind
Date: Thursday, May 5, 2011
Time: 8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Place: Room 330
Back by popular demand — a repeat of the workshop given earlier this semester by Barbara Raab, senior news writer at NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams and CUNY J-School instructor .
Aiming for an on-camera TV reporting career? Come to this workshop to learn how to make a reporter’s demo reel that will get you noticed. Barbara Raab will present real reels that landed real people (including CUNY J-School grads) real jobs. And you’ll get the chance to hear advice from local news directors interviewed by Raab. (Many say they go through hundreds of reels to make a single hire.)
The workshop will also offer tips for aspiring on-air reporters on how to gather content for a reel during J-School coursework and summer internships. This workshop will focus primarily on landing a first on-air job in a small-to-medium-size local news market. It’s designed, too, to be valuable for those who plan to strike out on their own.
For CUNY Graduate School of Journalism students only.
Broadcast News: Behind the Scenes
Date: Thursday, April 28, 2011
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Place: Room 330
Aiming for a job in TV or radio news–but not as an on-air journalist?
On Thursday evening, April 28, Barbara Raab will lead a workshop on the range of behind-the-scenes broadcast opportunities. Come learn about what these jobs are, what they’re called, and how to prepare now to land one of them when you graduate.
Raab is a senior News Writer and Web Editor at NBC Nightly News and a CUNY J-School broadcast and interactive instructor.
For CUNY Graduate School of Journalism students only.
Info session with Morgan Holm of Oregon Public Broadcasting
Date: Thursday, March 24, 2011
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Place: Room 442
Morgan Holm, vice president for news and public affairs at OPB, will discuss internship and job opportunities across media platforms at the network — radio, TV, Web.
For CUNY Graduate School of Journalism students only.
Real Reels
Date: Thursday, March 17, 2011
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Room 330
Aiming for an on-camera TV reporting career? Come to this workshop to learn how to make a reporter’s demo reel that will get you noticed. Adjunct Prof. Barbara Raab will present real reels that landed real people (including CUNY J-School grads) real jobs. And you’ll get the chance to hear advice from local news directors interviewed by Prof. Raab. (Many say they go through hundreds of reels to make a single hire.)
The workshop will also offer tips for aspiring on-air reporters on how to gather content for your reel during J-School coursework and summer internships.
This workshop will focus primarily on landing a first on-air job in small-to-medium-size local news market. It’s designed, too, to be valuable for those who plan to strike out on their own.
Prof. Barbara Raab is the Senior Newswriter for NBC Nightly News and has taught in the CUNY J-School Broadcast and Interactive programs since 2008.
Note: This is the first of two workshops designed for aspiring TV/video journalists. The second, to be held on April 14, will focus on getting jobs behind the camera.
For CUNY Graduate School of Journalism students only.
Summer Internships at “The Local”
Date: Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Place: 3rd floor lobby
Interested in working this summer for The New York Times’ hyperlocal blog about Fort Greene, Brooklyn? Come to this short (half-hour) but information-packed session with “The Local” editors Indrani Sen and Annaliese Griffin.
For CUNY Graduate School of Journalism students only.
Info session with mainstreetconnect.com
Date: Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Place: Room 308
Carl Lavin of mainstreetconnect.com will give an information session on this new network of hyperlocal Web sites. So far, mainstreetconnect covers five Connecticut towns. It is now planning its expansion into some New York suburbs — and will have new internship and job openings. Lavin is a former edit at The New York Times and has been part of the startup team at mainstreetconnect.
Got Clips? Meet the Editors
Date: Thursday, November 18, 2010
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Place: Cafe Area, CUNY Graduate School of Journalism
Bring your resume and two or three clips if you have them.
This is your opportunity to meet editors from community publications from all across New York. Be ready to pitch stories or ask editors about what kind of freelance submissions they want. This is your chance to add to your clip portfolio. For CUNY Graduate School of Journalism students only.
The Jakarta Globe: Information Session
Date: Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Place: Cafe Area, CUNY Graduate School of Journalism
Looking for an overseas internship? Meet John Riady, publisher of The Jakarta Globe and thejakarataglobe.com, a new Indonesian daily that has summer slots.
Info Session for the Village Voice Media Fellowship Program
Date: Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Time: noon
Place: CUNY Graduate School of Journalism
Andy Van De Voorde, executive editor of Village Voice Media will speak about the fellowship program. For CUNY Graduate School of Journalism students only.
Getting Started in Business Journalism
Date: Thursday, October 21, through Saturday, October 23, 2010
Time: 5:30 p.m. Thursday evening to noon on Saturday
Place: CUNY Graduate School of Journalism
Considering a business-and-economics focus? Attend this conference, co-sponsored by the University of North Carolina Business Journalism program and CUNY J-School. Hear keynote speaker Allan Sloan of Fortune magazine, attend panel discussions by business journalists and recruiters, interview for internships with AP, Bloomberg, TheStreet.com, DowJones/WSJ, Reuters, and other business-media outlets.
Dow Jones News Fund Information Session
Date: Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Time: 5:15 p.m.
Place: Cafe Area, CUNY Graduate School of Journalism
Meet DJNF Deputy Director Linda Shockley, who will take you through the application process (and requirements) for the Fund’s summer internship program, which places j-school students at print and Internet outlets across the country. Deadline for applications: Nov. 1
CUNY J-School Career Fair
Date: Friday, October 15, 2010
Time: 12:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Place: CUNY Graduate School of Journalism
CUNY Graduate School of Journalism students meet for job and internship interviews with journalism recruiters from all media: web, broadcast and print. For CUNY Graduate School of Journalism students only.
Resume and Cover Letter Critiques
Dates: Wednesday, October 6, and Friday, October 8, 2010
Times: 1 – 3 p.m. (on the 6th); 10 a.m. – 12 p.m and 2 – 4 p.m. (on the 8th)
Place: The Newsroom, CUNY Graduate School of Journalism
Resume need polishing? Blocked on that cover letter? Bring one or both to the newsroom on Oct. 6 and 8 for individual consultations.
Get Ready for the Career Fair: Prep Sessions and FAQs
Dates: Tuesday, September 28; Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Time: 12 – 2 p.m.
Place: CUNY Graduate School of Journalism, Room 308
Get the answers to career-fair FAQs. Hear what longtime recruiters have to say about what makes a great interview–and resume. Diane Parker and Xavier Williams of the Associated Press will speak at the October 5 session. At both sessions, we’ll distribute transcripts of Q&As with longtime recruiters Chanta Jackson, multimedia manager at the Newark Star-Ledger; and Reginald Stuart of McClatchy (which publishes The Miami Herald, Charlotte Observer, and Sacramento Bee).
Alumni Mentor Program: Kickoff Party
Date: Friday, September 24, 2010
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Place: Cafe area, CUNY Graduate School of Journalism
Help us mark the start of the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism Alumni Mentor Program–designed to provide students with contacts, real-world insight and job-seeking and other advice for life after J-School.
What Now? Looking for Jobs as Graduation Looms
Date: Friday, September 24, 2010
Time: 1:30 – 4 p.m.
Place: Room 308, CUNY Graduate School of Journalism
Strategies, and a timeline, for job hunting for the Class of 2010.
Class of 2011: Initial Interviews With Career Services
Dates: Friday, August 27 – Friday, October 29, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 7 p.m. (last interview at 6:00 p.m.)
Place: Office of Career Services, Room 309, CUNY Graduate School of Journalism
Get acquainted with our services as we get acquainted with you. All new students are asked to sign up for initial interviews with Deborah Stead and Lili Grossman. Bring your resume.
Meet Bernadine Han of NY1 and NY1 Noticias
Date: Monday, May 17, 2010
Time: 1 – 2 p.m.
Place: CUNY Graduate School of Journalism, Room 308
Bernadine Han, vice president of news at NY1 and NY1 Noticias, will be at the J-School to discuss how to prepare for your internship. This is not just for video folks. So come by and be prepared with questions on how to make the best impression you can at your internship site.
City Limits Information Session
Date: Thursday, April 29, 2010
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Place: CUNY Graduate School of Journalism, Room 308
The Community Service Society of New York—a 160-year old advocate for the city’s poor—has bought City Limits. The magazine has a new look and growing online presence. Come learn about opportunities to contribute to this exciting new venture. Representatives will visit on Thursday, April 29, at 6:30 p.m. in Room 308. Refreshments will be served. For CUNY Graduate School of Journalism Students only.
Meet Charlotte Eichna and Jerry Portwood of Manhattan Media
Date: Thursday, April 15, 2010
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Place: CUNY Graduate School of Journalism, Room 448
Charlotte Eichna, editor of West Side Spirit and Our Town; and Jerry Portwood, editor of NY Press and City Arts will visit Thursday, April 15 at 12:30 p.m. in Room 448 to discuss internships with Manhattan Media. For CUNY Graduate School of Journalism students only.
Meet Patricia Willens of WNYC
Date: Thursday, April 7, 2010
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Place: CUNY Graduate School of Journalism, Room 448
Patricia Willens, editor of WNYC News, will visit campus to talk about internships. For CUNY Graduate School of Journalism students only.
Meet Mary Hickey of Meredith magazines
Date: Monday, March 15, 2010
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Place: CUNY Graduate School of Journalism, Room 446
Mary Hickey, deputy editor of Ladies Home Journal, will visit to discuss internship opportunities at Meredith publications on Monday, March 15, at 12:30 in Room 446. Meredith publishes a number of well-known titles including Better Homes and Gardens, Fitness, and Parents. For CUNY Graduate School of Journalism students only.
Brooklyn Independent Television visits
Date: Thursday, March 11, 2010
Time: 12:30 – 2 p.m.
Place: CUNY Graduate School of Journalism, Room 430
Jonathan Lief and Kuye Harris will drop by to discuss summer openings at Brooklyn Independent Television.
Joe Grimm of “Ask the Recruiter” and jobspage.com visits
Date: Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Time: 11 a.m. – noon
Place: CUNY Graduate School of Journalism, Room 308
Joe Grimm of “Ask the Recruiter” and creator of JobsPage.com, an invaluable resource for journalists seeking jobs, will present a workshop. For CUNY Graduate School of Journalism students only.
Info Session for the Village Voice Media Fellowship Program
Date: Thursday, December 3, 2009
Time: 11 a.m. – noon
Place: CUNY Graduate School of Journalism
Andy Van De Voorde, executive editor of Village Voice Media will speak about the fellowship program. For CUNY Graduate School of Journalism students only.
Info Session for NBC Universal Internship Program
Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Time: 12:30 – 2 p.m.
Place: CUNY Graduate School of Journalism
Joy Oanu, New York recruiter for the NBC Universal internship program, will give details and tips on applying. Former interns from the CUNY J-School will also speak about their experience. For CUNY Graduate School of Journalism students only.
Job Opportunity Day
Date: Friday, November 13, 2009
Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Place: CUNY Graduate School of Journalism
CUNY Graduate School of Journalism students meet for job and internship interviews with journalism recruiters from all media: web, broadcast and print. For CUNY Graduate School of Journalism students only.
Meet Kenn Altine of Hearst Newspapers
Date: Monday, November 2, 2009
Time: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Place: CUNY Graduate School of Journalism
Kenn Altine of Hearst Newspapers will visit Monday, Nov. 2, for individual interviews to discuss the Hearst Fellowship program. For CUNY Graduate School of Journalism students only.
Meet the Editors Night
Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2007
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Place: Cafe Area
Bring your resume and two or three clips if you have them.
This is your opportunity to meet editors from community publications from all across New York. Be ready to pitch stories or ask editors about what kind of freelance submissions they want. This is your chance to make contacts for freelancing craft and other assignments and to help add to your clip portfolio.
Cover Letter Workshop
Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Time: noon – 2 p.m.
Place: Room 308
Do you want hiring managers to pay attention to your application package? Will Chang, director of career services, will discuss some ways you can put your best foot forward when writing your cover letter. For CUNY Graduate School of Journalism students only.
Resume Workshop for third-semester students
Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Time: 1 – 2 p.m.
Place: Room 308
Will Chang, director of career services, will discuss resume revisions and preparing for fall job hunting. For CUNY Graduate School of Journalism students only.
Resume Workshop for first-semester students
Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Time: 1 – 2 p.m.
Place: Room 308
Will Chang, director of career services, will discuss resume presentation and tips. For CUNY Graduate School of Journalism students only.
Summer Internship Meeting
Date: Monday, July 6, 2009
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Place: Cafe Area Third Floor
Crystal Johns, director of career development and diversity recruiting at CBS News, will come to speak about personal career development. For CUNY Graduate School of Journalism students only.
December Decompression
Date: Thursday, December 4, 2008
Time: 5 – 7 p.m.
Place: Cafe Area Third Floor
Projects piling up?
Is the temperature or the stress of the end of the semester making you blue? Wishing the Thanksgiving break wasn’t ending quite so soon? Come to the December Decompression party. We’ll have beverages and finger foods to help us brace for the winter weather. December Decompression is sponsored by the Career Services and Admissions offices. For CUNY Graduate School of Journalism students only.
TheStreet.com Visit
Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Time: 5 – 6 p.m.
Place: Room 330
Bill McCandless, executive editor of TheStreet.com, will discuss opportunities at his company. For CUNY Graduate School of Journalism students only.
Job Opportunity Day
Date: Friday, November 14, 2008
Time: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
CUNY Graduate School of Journalism students meet for job and internship interviews with journalism recruiters from all media: web, broadcast and print.
Dow Jones Newswires Visit
Date: Thursday, November 13, 2008
Time: 1 p.m.
Place: Room 442
Michelle LaRouche of Dow Jones Newswires will be visiting to talk about internship opportunities and employment.
National Institutes of Health
Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Time: noon – 1 p.m.
Place: Room 442
Representatives of the National Institutes of Health will be visiting the J-School to discuss a special internship opportunity. For CUNY Graduate School of Journalism students only.
Job Hunting and Salary Negotiation
Date: Thursday, November 6, 2008
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Place: Room 308
Get tips for navigating the job search and negotiating pay. For CUNY Graduate School of Journalism students.
Info Session for Boston Globe Summer Internship Program
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008
Time: 5 p.m.
Place: Room 442
Charlie Ball of The Boston Globe will give details and tips on applying for the summer internship program. The paid internships are in sports, living/arts, business, graphics and photography. Deadline to apply is NOVEMBER 1.
Info Session for Time Inc. Summer Editorial Internship Program
Date: Monday, October 6, 2008
Time: 5 p.m.
Place: Room 442
Jamila McCoy of Time Inc. will give details and tips on applying. The paid internships are in New York City at magazines including Entertainment Weekly, Fortune, Fortune Small Business, In Style, Money, People, People En Español, Real Simple, Sports Illustrated, SI For Kids, and Time. Deadline to apply is NOVEMBER 7.
Meet the Media Makers
Date: Thursday, October 2, 2008
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Place: 3rd-Floor Cafe
For CUNY Graduate School of Journalism students: Come meet local news editors and producers and learn all about their freelance and internship opportunities. Food and drink will be served. Then stay to watch the Biden-Palin debate together!
Bring your resume and two or three clips if you have them.
Info Session for Scripps Networks Interactive
Date: Monday, September 15, 2008
Time: 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Place: Room 308
Paul Buckman, Director of Broadband Programming for Scripps Networks Interactive (http://scrippsnetworks.com/), will discuss careers at the company. Come with your questions! For CUNY Graduate School of Journalism students only.
Summer Internship Meeting
Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Time: noon – 12:45 p.m.
Place: Room 308
Learn about summer internship opportunities in online media, newspaper, magazine, TV, radio and documentary film — and the best strategies for applying to them.
NOTE: Deadlines for major newspapers, wire services and newsmagazines start as early as October.
Info Session for New York Law Journal/American Lawyer Media
Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Place: 3rd-Floor Cafe
Kris Fischer, Editor in Chief of the New York Law Journal (http://www.nylj.com), will discuss internship and career opportunities at her publication and at other American Lawyer Media (http://www.alm.com) properties. For CUNY Graduate School of Journalism students.
Info Session for NYC TV
Date: Thursday, June 26, 2008
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Place: 3rd-Floor Cafe
Timi Lewis, Director of Corporate Affairs and Strategic Planning for NYC TV (http://www.nyc.gov/tv), will discuss internship and career opportunities. For CUNY Graduate School of Journalism students.
Info Session for BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat
Date: Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Place: 3rd-Floor Cafe
Rod McKenzie, Editor, BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat, will discuss internship and career opportunities. For CUNY Graduate School of Journalism students.
Summer Internship Orientation & Reception
Date: Thursday, May 29, 2008
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Place: Room 308 & Cafe
Students and their summer internship supervisors gather to discuss the upcoming summer experience. Supervisors and the internship program director, Ellen Walterscheid, will give tips and answer questions on how to make the most of your summer opportunity. For CUNY Graduate School of Journalism students.
Freelancing for Interactive Media
Date: Thursday, March 27, 2008
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Place: Cafe & Room 308
How do you pitch interactive stories to websites? What do editors and producers want? Hear all about it from these panelists:
* Caitlin Shamberg, multimedia editor, Salon.com
* Carl Sullivan, news editor, Newsweek.com
* Rome Neal, senior video producer, NYPost.com
* Christopher Mims, special projects editor, Scientific American Online
Reception with food and drink at 6 p.m.; panel starts at 6:30 p.m. For CUNY Graduate School of Journalism students and alumni.
Navigating Newsroom Politics, with “Ask the Recruiter” Joe Grimm
Date: Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Time: 9:45 – 11 a.m.
Place: Room 308
Joe Grimm, of the Detroit Free Press and Poynter.org’s “Ask the Recruiter,” will lead a workshop on newsroom politics for internships and entry-level jobs. Don’t miss it! For CUNY Graduate School of Journalism students and alumni only.
Freelance Workshop
Date: January 7-8, 2008
Time: 1 – 5 p.m.
Place: CUNY Graduate School of Journalism, 219 W. 40th St.
Understanding the market, getting to the right editor, pitching the story, revising the pitch, understanding the contract, negotiating a good price, working with editors and polishing the freelance piece. Taught by Professor Frederick Kaufman, an active freelancer, and Career Services Director Ellen Walterscheid. Guests will include a legal expert and several editors of national publications, who will vet student pitches. Focus is on the magazine market. For CUNY Graduate School of Journalism students and alumni.
CUNY Graduate School of Journalism Job Opportunity Day
Date: Friday, November 9, 2007
Time: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Place: CUNY Graduate School of Journalism, 219 W. 40th St.
Students meet for interviews with journalism recruiters from all media: web, broadcast and print. For CUNY Graduate School of Journalism students only.
Job Hunting and Salary Negotiation
Date: Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Time: 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Place: Room 308
Get tips for navigating the job search and negotiating pay. For CUNY Graduate School of Journalism students.
Info Session for Boston Globe Summer 2008 Internship Program
Date: Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Time: 5 p.m.
Place: Room 442
Boston Globe recruiter Charles Ball will speak about the Globe’s summer internship program. Come hear what Mr. Ball has to say and bring your questions. For CUNY Graduate School of Journalism students.
Meet the Editors Night
Date: Thursday, October 4, 2007
Time: 6 – 8:30 p.m.
Place: Room 308 & Cafe
Bring your resume and two or three clips if you have them.
Where can you publish your work? How do you start or keep building that all-important clip portfolio? What do editors look for in a pitch? Come to the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism’s Meet the Editors Night. It’s your chance to meet 15+ local community news editors and learn all about their article needs and internship opportunities. For CUNY Graduate School of Journalism students only. Click here for advance info on many of the publications that will be represented.
Party for Summer 2007 Interns – New Students Welcome
Date: Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Time: 5 – 7 p.m.
Place: 3rd-Floor Cafe & Room 308
Come share stories about your summer internship and meet Alberto Ibargüen, president and CEO of the Knight Foundation, which funded the unpaid internships.
Info Session for Associated Press Summer 2008 Internship Program
Date: Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Place: Room 308
William Chang, Associated Press senior recruiter, will discuss the requirements and application process for the AP’s highly selective paid summer internship. Come with your questions!
Also, Mr. Chang will return to the school October 15 at 4 p.m. to administer the timed newswriting test that is part of the internship application process. Watch your class listserv for details on how to RSVP for the test and for what to bring with you October 15 (you must arrive at the test with the rest of your completed application – including recommendation letters – in hand).
Info Session for CBS News
Date: Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Time: 1 – 2 p.m.
Place: Room 308
Crystal Johns, Director of Career Development and Diversity Recruiting for CBS News, will speak about entry-level jobs and career paths at CBS News. Come with your questions!
Summer Internship Meeting
Date: Monday, September 10, 2007
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Place: Room 308
Learn about summer internship opportunities in online media, newspaper, magazine, TV, radio and documentary film — and the best strategies for applying to them.
NOTE: Deadlines for major newspapers and newsmagazines start as early as October.
Info Session for Newsweek
Date: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Place: 3rd-Floor Cafe
Mark Miller, Assistant Managing Editor of Newsweek, will discuss job and internship opportunities at the magazine and at Newsweek.com.
Info Session for News12.com
Date: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Place: 3rd-Floor Cafe
David Kirschner, General Manager of News 12 Interactive, will discuss job and internship opportunities.
Info Session for ABC News
Date: Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Place: 3rd-Floor Cafe
Nissa Walton-Booker, Associate Director of Talent Recruitment & Development for ABC News in New York, will discuss potential career paths at the network (including ABCNews.com and ABC News Now).
Summer Internship Orientation & Reception
Date: Thursday, May 31, 2007
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Place: Room 308 & Cafe
Students and their summer internship supervisors gather to discuss the upcoming summer experience. Supervisors and the internship program director, Ellen Walterscheid, will give tips and answer questions on how to make the most of your summer opportunity. For CUNY Graduate School of Journalism students only.
Lunch with CitizeNews
Date: Thursday, May 17, 2007
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Place: Room 308
Come hear Ken Krushel, president of CitizeNews, a NY-based online news platform that will offer video journalism from around the world. He’s looking for grad students to serve as part-time editors of the site. Pizza will be served! For CUNY Graduate School of Journalism students only.
Freelance Survival Workshop
Date: Wednesday-Friday, January 3-5, 2007
Time: 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Place: CUNY Graduate School of Journalism
Understanding the market, getting to the right editor, pitching the story, revising the pitch, negotiating a good price, working with editors and polishing the freelance piece. Led by Professors Glenn Lewis and Fred Kaufman, both active freelancers, and Career Services Director Ellen Walterscheid — plus other successful New York-based freelancers. This workshop will address print, web and broadcast markets. Part of the January Academy, for CUNY Graduate School of Journalism students only.
Info Session for People Magazine
Date: Thursday, December 7, 2006
Time: 12:15 p.m.
Place: Room 308
Andy Abrahams, editorial manager of People magazine, will speak about internships and jobs at People.
Broadcast Students Tour NY1 News
Date: Wednesday, December 6, 2006
Time: TBA
Place: NY1 News Studios
CUNY Graduate School of Journalism broadcast students will visit the NY1 News studios and hear presentations by news team members.
Job Interviewing Workshop with Joe Grimm
Date: Friday, December 1, 2006
Time: 12:15 – 2 p.m.
Place: Room 442
Joe Grimm, recruitment and development editor for the Detroit Free Press and popular “Ask the Recruiter” columnist for the Poynter Career Center, will give a workshop on job interviewing. He’ll also offer up-to-the-minute advice about journalism careers in a changing media landscape./p>
Summer Internship Meeting
Date: Thursday, November 16, 2006
Time: 12:15 p.m.
Place: Room 308
Learn about summer internship opportunities in online media, magazine, TV, radio, documentary film and newswpaper. We’ll discuss how to apply and where. Led by Career Services Director Ellen Walterscheid.
Summer Internship Meeting
Date: Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Time: 4:45 p.m.
Place: Room 308
Learn about summer internship opportunities in online media, magazine, TV, radio, documentary film and newspaper. We’ll discuss how to apply and where. Led by Career Services Director Ellen Walterscheid.
Summer Internship Meeting
Date: Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Place: Room 308
Learn about summer internship opportunities in online media, magazine, TV, radio, documentary film and newspaper. We’ll discuss how to apply and where. Led by Career Services Director Ellen Walterscheid.
Info Session for Boston Globe Summer 2007 Internship Program
Date: Thursday, October 12, 2006
Time: noon – 1 p.m.
Place: Room 308
Boston Globe recruiter Charles Ball will speak about the Globe’s summer internship program. He’ll also lead a general discussion of what’s happening in journalism: the emphasis on multimedia skills, etc. Come hear what Mr. Ball has to say and bring your questions. More info on the Globe internship, plus an online application form.
Meet the Editors Night
Date: Thursday, October 5, 2006
Time: 6:30 – 9 p.m.
Place: Room 308
Bring your resume and two or three clips if you have them.
Where can you publish your work? How do you start or keep building that all-important clip portfolio? What do editors look for in a pitch? Come to the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism’s Meet the Editors Night. It’s your chance to meet 15+ local community news editors and learn all about their article needs and internship opportunities.
Info Session for WSJ.com Summer 2007 Internship Program
Date: Wednesday, October 4, 2006
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Place: Room 308
Two recruiters for The Wall Street Journal Online–news editors Adam Najberg and Wendy Pollack–will discuss summer internships and careers at WSJ.com. Come with your questions!
Info Session for Associated Press Summer 2007 Internship Program
Date: Thursday, September 28, 2006
Time: noon – 1 p.m.
Place: Room 308
William Chang, Associated Press senior recruiter, will discuss the requirements and application process for the AP’s highly selective paid summer internship. Come with your questions!
Also, Mr. Chang will return to the school in October to administer the timed newswriting test that is part of the internship application process. Watch your student listserv and this space for the date and time.

