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
Student Reservations
• Resume Workshop
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Bldg. 14D, Dept. of Communication Conference Room and Lobby Office
Student Reservations
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:
Ø 10 – 10:50 a.m.: Rebecca Hart, Principal, Hart & Partners
Ø 10 a.m. – Noon: Marina Martin, Acct. Coordinator, Shepherd Agency
Ø 10 a.m. – Noon: Guy Barnhart, Shepherd Agency
Ø Noon – 1 p.m.: Gerri Boyce, Media Relations, JEA
Ø Noon – 2 p.m.: Gary Corbitt, Research Director, Retired, WJXT-TV
Tuesday, October 21
• UNF Alumni Panel
4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Bldg. 14D, Room 2001
Student Reservations
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:
Ø Anneliese Delgado, Reporter, WOKV-FM
Ø Christopher Fennell, Freelance graphic designer
Ø Marcel Robinson, Editor/Producer, WCWJ-TV/CW17
Ø Liz Anderson, PR Mgr., Firehouse Subs
Ø Ken Thomas, Video, First Coast News
Ø Stephanie Rossettos, Communications Specialist, Watson Realty Corp.
Ø Lauren Darm, UF doctoral student and leader of the department’s alumni association
Ø Cecily Sorenson, Firehouse Subs vice president of corporate communications
Ø David Johnson, JAX Chamber
Ø Chris Parenteau, WJXT-TV
• UNF Alumni Mixer
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Osprey Commons (Building 16), Faculty Lounge (4th floor)
Map: http://maps.unf.edu/#UMAP_2013041616337%7CBLD_2013042359569
Student Reservations
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:
Ø Anneliese Delgado, Reporter, WOKV-FM
Ø Christopher Fennell, Freelance graphic designer
Ø Liz Anderson, PR Mgr., Firehouse Subs
Ø Ken Thomas, Video, First Coast News
Ø Stephanie Rossettos, Communications Specialist, Watson Realty Corp.
Ø Lauren Darm, UF doctoral student and leader of alumni association
Ø Cecily Sorenson, Firehouse Subs vice president of corporate communications
Ø David Johnson, JAX Chamber
Ø 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
Student Reservations
Professionals will describe their positions and talk about what it takes to work in their fields, then take questions from students.
Scheduled to participate:
Ø Marina Martin, Acct. Coordinator, Shepherd Agency
Ø Guy Barnhart, Shepherd Agency
Ø Heather Smith, Social Media Community Mgr., Dalton Agency
Ø Jack Potter, General Sales Manager, FOX 30
Ø Stacey Haskell, Senior Account Strategist, Madmen Marketing
Ø LeAnn Hebert, Madmen Marketing
Ø Paul Witt, Madmen Marketing
Ø Chrissy Bersamin, Media Director, Harrell & Harrell
Ø 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
Student Reservations
Professionals will describe their positions and talk about what it takes to work in their fields, then take questions from students.
Scheduled to participate:
Ø Kristi Dosh, Sports Business Reporter
Ø Francine Frazier, WJXT-TV
Ø Rob Sweeting, Anchor/Reporter, WJXT-TV
Ø Anneliese Delgado, Reporter, WOKV-FM
Ø Ken Thomas, Video First Coast News
Ø Jason Ramsey, Director of Business Development, Focal Point
Ø Gary Corbitt, Research Director, Retired, WJXT-TV
Ø Matt Biegun, Video Communications, DCPS
Ø Lauren Darm, UF Doctoral Student
Ø Chris Parenteau, WJXT-TV
• Meet the Professionals Luncheon
12: 30 - 1:30, Osprey Commons Talon Room
Map: http://maps.unf.edu/#UMAP_2013041616337%7CBLD_2013042359569
Student Reservations
Professionals will join 100+ students for lunch and tabletop question and answer sessions.
Scheduled to participate:
Ø Liz Anderson, PR Mgr., Firehouse Subs
Ø David Clark, Children's Home Society
Ø Maria Coppola, Coppola PR
Ø Donia Crime, PR & Social Media, Burdette Ketchum
Ø Lanette Hart, Hart & Associates
Ø Kevin Punsky, Mayo Clinic
Ø Trish Kaputska, TLK Communications
Ø Kristi Dosh, Sports Business Reporter
Ø Francine Frazier, WJXT-TV
Ø Mike Miller, Broadcaster and PR, retired (JTA and COJ)
Ø Anneliese Delgado, WOKV
Ø Marina Martin, Acct. Coordinator, Shepherd Agency
Ø Guy Barnhart, Shepherd Agency
Ø Heather Smith, Social Media Community Mgr., Dalton Agency
Ø Jack Potter, General Sales Manager, FOX 30
Ø Ken Thomas, Video, First Coast News
Ø Stacey Haskell, Senior Account Strategist, Madmen Marketing
Ø LeAnn Hebert, Madmen Marketing
Ø Paul Witt, Madmen Marketing
Ø Jason Ramsey, Director of Business Development, Focal Point
Ø Gary Corbitt, Research Director, Retired, WJXT-TV
Ø Lauren Darm, UF Doctoral Student
Ø Matt Biegun, Video Communications, DCPS
Ø Carole V. Banks, Research and Planning, Shepherd Agency
Ø Chrissy Bersamin, Media Director, Harrell & Harrell
Ø Chris Parenteau, WJXT-TV
Ø 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
Student Reservations
Professionals will describe their positions and talk about what it takes to work in their fields, then take questions from students.
Scheduled to participate:
Ø Liz Anderson, PR Mgr., Firehouse Subs
Ø David Clark, PR, Children's Home Society
Ø Maria Coppola, Coppola PR
Ø Donia Crime, PR & Social Media, Burdette Ketchum
Ø Lanette Hart, Hart & Associates
Ø Kevin Punsky, Mayo Clinic
Ø Trish Kaputska, TLK Communications
Thursday, October 23
• Guest Lecture
Liz Anderson
9:25 & 10:50, Bldg. 45 Room 2430
Dr. Varma’s Principles of Public Relations class
• Domestic and Global Diversity Panel
10:30 a.m.
Bldg. 14D, Dept. of Communication Conference Room
Student Reservations
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:
Ø Lanette Hart, Hart & Associates
Ø Kevin Punsky, Mayo Clinic
Ø Cynthia Smith, President of PineRidge Film and Television
Friday, October 24
· State of the Industry Panel
· 10 a.m. – Noon
· The Florida Times-Union Auditorium
· 1 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, FL
· Free parking
· Map: https://plus.google.com/106042551416917360695/about?gl=us&hl=en#106042551416917360695/about?gl=us&hl=en
Sponsored by UNF and The Florida Times-Union
Scheduled to participate:
Ø Gerri Boyce, Media Relations, JEA
Ø Mike Miller, Broadcaster & PR, Retired (JTA & COJ)
Ø Mary Kelli Palka, Managing Editor/News, T-U
Ø John Burr, Editor, Jacksonville Business Journal
Ø Karen Feagins, VP Content & Operations, WJCT
Ø Bob Ellis, VP & General Manager, WJXT
Ø Jeff Kalish, VP of Media Services, Shepherd Agency