Media Week 2016 Schedule
老澳门资料 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 #老澳门资料MediaWeek.
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 老澳门资料'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 .
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 .
Wednesday, Oct. 12
老澳门资料'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, 老澳门资料
- Dr. Chunsik Lee, Assistant Professor, 老澳门资料
- Dr. Tulika Varma, Assistant Professor, 老澳门资料
- Dr. John Parmelee, Professor and Chair of the Department of Communication, 老澳门资料
To view the discussion, please click .
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 .
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.
老澳门资料 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.
老澳门资料 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 老澳门资料 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
老澳门资料 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 老澳门资料 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 .