Hi everyone I hope you are all excited for the first event of the semester! Jeff Cohen, the founding director of the Park Center for Independent Media, and the editors of the new independent magazine Ithaha, Emily and Marshall Hopkins will be joining SPJ Monday evening.
Professor Cohen will discuss his criticisms of corporate media, how indy media is working and what it's lacking, its potential, where it's going and how YOU can get involved in indy media organizations.
Emily and Marshall Hopkins are two former editors of the New Yorker magazine and they launched Ithaha magazine last year. Covering Ithaca's local color, the Hopkins are funding the magazine largely out of their own pockets with some help from relatives and local businesses. They will join Cohen's discussion of indy media and share their experience launching Ithaha, the advantages and the disadvantages of being indy.
It will be a great experience to learn about independent media!
The meeting will be held Monday, February 23 at 7 p.m. in Park 140.
-Katie
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
New Semester, New E-Board
I hope everyone had a great winter break and that everyone is excited for a new semester of SPJ. Our first meeting will be at 7 on Monday, February 2 in Park 140 (it's on the ground floor around the corner from PPEC's). It will be a quick get-together meeting for everyone to meet the new executive board. We want to get feedback from our members on the activities that we had last semester and hear your thoughts on our program ideas for this upcoming semester. We also want you to bring with you any ideas that you have for possible programs! There will be pizza and soda for all as well as some SPJ give-aways!
*Also note that all meetings will be held in Park 140 for this semester unless told otherwise.
-Katie
*Also note that all meetings will be held in Park 140 for this semester unless told otherwise.
-Katie
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Scully's Tips
For those of you wondering about all of the amazing advice that Michael Scully presented SPJ members here are some notes from Secretary Samantha Allen breaking down Scully's tips for job hunting.
Michael Scully, 1987 Ithaca Graduate:
In the news industry, it helps to “MOVE AROUND!”
Young person’s game ~ get to where you want to be at 35, not 40
Newspaper is dying, but the News Industry is not.
No longer can a student define himself or herself as print or TV ~ you are Multimedia!
Multimedia Expert:
Learn how to write features, edit and shoot video.
Television is exploding, everywhere!
You are multimedia expert with an expertise in AP Style, Feature Writing (Wall Street Journal Style)
~ Before leaving college you should learn how to write TV copy, Radio Copy
MAGAZINE BIZ?:
The magazine industry is based in NYC within 10 blocks of the Rockefeller; they are all there! (BusinessWeek, Rolling Stone, Life)
JOB HUNTING:
Be as creative as possible!
Ask upperclassmen for ideas for internship, where they interned first
The further from NYC, the more TV interns / NYC is magazine.
(“If you’re out of a job, your job is to look for one.”)
Word to the Wise: Non one hires in the summer, starts in Sept. 1st (the summer after college you either become an intern or a lifeguard!)
INTERN:
The intern culture has exploded!
Boston Globe is coming up, the Wall Street Journal is already done.
IN APPLYING:
Electronic or Email Submissions/ suggest SNAIL MAIL (and never go cheap!)
Your resume package should be well-crafted:
Clips (print)
Video Clips (on DVD)
Cover Letter (opportunity specific)
There may be references
Resume (not exceeding one page)
THE COVER LETTER: 4 paragraphs.
It is a writing sample, be meticulous, no spelling errors! Check every word.
1. I am applying for…IN BOLD.
2. Why I want to work for you, been reading you my whole life.
3. Why you should hire me (At IC, they taught me how to…) (Check out my clips!)
4. Saying goodbye ( thanks for your interest, I will call you in 1 week to demonstrate my interest).
CALL THEM! Call at 7 a.m., last call of the cycle, the last one they will receive when checking their voice mail.
WHAT TO SAY: Interest in…, sent you a resume package, should be on your desk, call me at this number (90 seconds tops!)
Make them know who you are, if they call, they will try to get you off the phone as soon as possible.
Writings from class in your clip package.
Samples, Ithacan – use online version, no clip files from newspaper
References – with three names, tell your contacts first!
Resume – it will look flat, you haven’t done a lot!
Done something cool? Put it on there!; have them talk to you in the interview – lifeguarding? Running bed and breakfast?
1 MORE GIMMICK:
greeting cards in the package – with Monet, classy, painting
“thanks for looking at this, here is my name and phone number.”
They may post it on your wall and never forget you, journalists typically don’t decorate their office!
WHY SNAIL MAIL?
SHIPPING?!:
Fedex, UPS packages go on top (overnight packages)
Postal Service saves you money! 2 day delivery service (cheaper, $4.50 vs. $15).
Mail boys put them on top!
Send on a Monday, received Weds, call Thurs 7 a.m.
THE INTERVIEW:
If they call you back, make your voice mail professional.
~ be as professional as you can, out of the gate
Clothing: Professional, but neat, Washington Post, dress like the editor, but nicer!
Women: blouse, skirt
Men: slacks, blazer
TV is picky… print wanted by TV
WRITE YOUR BLOG:
semi–daily basis: Write once a week!
– talk to a mass audience.
THE INTERVIEW LENGTH:
If they like you, it will last 90 minutes.
If they don’t, only 15 minutes.
APPLICATION TESTS: especially for the wires (like AP !)
Collect business cards throughout the interview, send thank you notes always!
Know the language!
B–Roll, VO, SOT, middy shot, jump cut
YOU SCHEDULE:
Send 2 resumes per week, or 1 day, 25 by the end of the month (75 end of summer)
Meet your quota so you can earn your weekend!
You’re entitled to enjoy the weekend.
Q&A
EMAIL IS JUNK MAIL.
If it says “do not call,” DO NOT CALL.
You can be “blacklisted!”
PUT YOUR STUFF ONLINE: have a business card, “check out my site!”
HOW MANY CLIPS SHOULD WE SEND? 7 to 10, 5 not good
Resume? 1 page, TV Resumes, don’t be boring, make it look good!
BLOGGING is about THE FIRST PERSON
NO more than 10 paragraphs per entry
1 video, picture per entry
Topics? Write what you know! Pick what interests you.
TIME FRAME TO WAIT TO HEAR BACK?
1 phone call, if it’s your home paper, try harder!
Weeklies are more fun than dailies.
DON’T JUMP AT YOUR FIRST OFFER! Take a few days, say you need to talk to your family.
Consider cost of living? Shift? Healthcare benefits?
Interview: “DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS?”
Ask softball stuff – show interest that demonstrates knowledge of organization
How many exporters do you have? How long has your city editor worked there?
Posting resume on monster.com ?
Never that beneficial but worth a shot.
Check out MEDIABISTRO.COM – for magazines in NYC
COVER LETTER? Make sure you send it to the right person!
No typos/ spelling errors
12 sentences tops!
Write your number in person, let them know there’s a human at the end.
Cover Letter should read like a writing sample!
You understand the organization. “I’m a fan of bruins, red sox,” make sure you don’t forget to say the Celtics!
Writing about yourself: Be creative and fun, don’t lie.
Check out these at IC:
Buzzsaw haircut
Ithacan
Ithaca Journal
Ithaca Times
Take advantage of Scully's advice!
-Katie
Michael Scully, 1987 Ithaca Graduate:
In the news industry, it helps to “MOVE AROUND!”
Young person’s game ~ get to where you want to be at 35, not 40
Newspaper is dying, but the News Industry is not.
No longer can a student define himself or herself as print or TV ~ you are Multimedia!
Multimedia Expert:
Learn how to write features, edit and shoot video.
Television is exploding, everywhere!
You are multimedia expert with an expertise in AP Style, Feature Writing (Wall Street Journal Style)
~ Before leaving college you should learn how to write TV copy, Radio Copy
MAGAZINE BIZ?:
The magazine industry is based in NYC within 10 blocks of the Rockefeller; they are all there! (BusinessWeek, Rolling Stone, Life)
JOB HUNTING:
Be as creative as possible!
Ask upperclassmen for ideas for internship, where they interned first
The further from NYC, the more TV interns / NYC is magazine.
(“If you’re out of a job, your job is to look for one.”)
Word to the Wise: Non one hires in the summer, starts in Sept. 1st (the summer after college you either become an intern or a lifeguard!)
INTERN:
The intern culture has exploded!
Boston Globe is coming up, the Wall Street Journal is already done.
IN APPLYING:
Electronic or Email Submissions/ suggest SNAIL MAIL (and never go cheap!)
Your resume package should be well-crafted:
Clips (print)
Video Clips (on DVD)
Cover Letter (opportunity specific)
There may be references
Resume (not exceeding one page)
THE COVER LETTER: 4 paragraphs.
It is a writing sample, be meticulous, no spelling errors! Check every word.
1. I am applying for…IN BOLD.
2. Why I want to work for you, been reading you my whole life.
3. Why you should hire me (At IC, they taught me how to…) (Check out my clips!)
4. Saying goodbye ( thanks for your interest, I will call you in 1 week to demonstrate my interest).
CALL THEM! Call at 7 a.m., last call of the cycle, the last one they will receive when checking their voice mail.
WHAT TO SAY: Interest in…, sent you a resume package, should be on your desk, call me at this number (90 seconds tops!)
Make them know who you are, if they call, they will try to get you off the phone as soon as possible.
Writings from class in your clip package.
Samples, Ithacan – use online version, no clip files from newspaper
References – with three names, tell your contacts first!
Resume – it will look flat, you haven’t done a lot!
Done something cool? Put it on there!; have them talk to you in the interview – lifeguarding? Running bed and breakfast?
1 MORE GIMMICK:
greeting cards in the package – with Monet, classy, painting
“thanks for looking at this, here is my name and phone number.”
They may post it on your wall and never forget you, journalists typically don’t decorate their office!
WHY SNAIL MAIL?
SHIPPING?!:
Fedex, UPS packages go on top (overnight packages)
Postal Service saves you money! 2 day delivery service (cheaper, $4.50 vs. $15).
Mail boys put them on top!
Send on a Monday, received Weds, call Thurs 7 a.m.
THE INTERVIEW:
If they call you back, make your voice mail professional.
~ be as professional as you can, out of the gate
Clothing: Professional, but neat, Washington Post, dress like the editor, but nicer!
Women: blouse, skirt
Men: slacks, blazer
TV is picky… print wanted by TV
WRITE YOUR BLOG:
semi–daily basis: Write once a week!
– talk to a mass audience.
THE INTERVIEW LENGTH:
If they like you, it will last 90 minutes.
If they don’t, only 15 minutes.
APPLICATION TESTS: especially for the wires (like AP !)
Collect business cards throughout the interview, send thank you notes always!
Know the language!
B–Roll, VO, SOT, middy shot, jump cut
YOU SCHEDULE:
Send 2 resumes per week, or 1 day, 25 by the end of the month (75 end of summer)
Meet your quota so you can earn your weekend!
You’re entitled to enjoy the weekend.
Q&A
EMAIL IS JUNK MAIL.
If it says “do not call,” DO NOT CALL.
You can be “blacklisted!”
PUT YOUR STUFF ONLINE: have a business card, “check out my site!”
HOW MANY CLIPS SHOULD WE SEND? 7 to 10, 5 not good
Resume? 1 page, TV Resumes, don’t be boring, make it look good!
BLOGGING is about THE FIRST PERSON
NO more than 10 paragraphs per entry
1 video, picture per entry
Topics? Write what you know! Pick what interests you.
TIME FRAME TO WAIT TO HEAR BACK?
1 phone call, if it’s your home paper, try harder!
Weeklies are more fun than dailies.
DON’T JUMP AT YOUR FIRST OFFER! Take a few days, say you need to talk to your family.
Consider cost of living? Shift? Healthcare benefits?
Interview: “DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS?”
Ask softball stuff – show interest that demonstrates knowledge of organization
How many exporters do you have? How long has your city editor worked there?
Posting resume on monster.com ?
Never that beneficial but worth a shot.
Check out MEDIABISTRO.COM – for magazines in NYC
COVER LETTER? Make sure you send it to the right person!
No typos/ spelling errors
12 sentences tops!
Write your number in person, let them know there’s a human at the end.
Cover Letter should read like a writing sample!
You understand the organization. “I’m a fan of bruins, red sox,” make sure you don’t forget to say the Celtics!
Writing about yourself: Be creative and fun, don’t lie.
Check out these at IC:
Buzzsaw haircut
Ithacan
Ithaca Journal
Ithaca Times
Take advantage of Scully's advice!
-Katie
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Semester Wrap-Up
Last night former Ithaca College professor, Michael Scully, joined SPJ via Skype for the final event of the semester. The theme of Scully's presentation was job hunting and he provided students with advice on putting together resume packages, how to handle and what to do at interviews, and on internships. I hope that everyone enjoyed his presentation and was able to take a lot out of it.
Following Scully's presentation SPJ held elections and voted in the new Executive Board for spring and fall semesters of 2009. Congratulations to President Allie Musante, Vice President Samantha Allen, Secretary Andrew Buraczenski and Treasurer Jackie Palochko who will take over when we return in the spring.
I hope everyone enjoyed the past semester and looks forward to another great semester when we return after winter break!
-Katie
Following Scully's presentation SPJ held elections and voted in the new Executive Board for spring and fall semesters of 2009. Congratulations to President Allie Musante, Vice President Samantha Allen, Secretary Andrew Buraczenski and Treasurer Jackie Palochko who will take over when we return in the spring.
I hope everyone enjoyed the past semester and looks forward to another great semester when we return after winter break!
-Katie
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
IC Grad Gives Insight On Life After Graduation
Anna Uhls, IC graduate of 2007, spoke Monday night to SPJ members on what she is doing now following her career at Ithaca College. Uhls was hired for the Washington Post online and is the Video News Reporter in the video department. Uhls shared with students how her time here at Ithaca College working for Newswatch as well as The Ithacan helped prepare her for a career in journalism. Uhls also gave students a run through of a typical day of her job at the Post as well as the steps she had to go through to get where she is today, working at such a prestigious newspaper at such a young age. It was a good experience to listen to a recent graduate share her story and accomplishments as a young journalist.
-Katie
-Katie
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Upcoming Event!
The next SPJ event will be held Monday evening, November 3 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will take place in Textor Hall, room 103 and is a campus-wide event so invite all of your friends to come and join you! (*Please note the change in location!)
SPJ welcomes Robert Freeman to Ithaca College. Mr. Freeman spent more than 30 years as executive director to the Committee on Open Government in New York state. Some call him the "face of access to public records" and he has done work in the United States, Canada, Eastern Europe, Latin America, and the Far East. His speech will be a great opportunity for students so be sure to attend!
-Katie
SPJ welcomes Robert Freeman to Ithaca College. Mr. Freeman spent more than 30 years as executive director to the Committee on Open Government in New York state. Some call him the "face of access to public records" and he has done work in the United States, Canada, Eastern Europe, Latin America, and the Far East. His speech will be a great opportunity for students so be sure to attend!
-Katie
Sunday, October 12, 2008
No Meeting Tomorrow
Just to let everyone know there will be no SPJ meeting tomorrow, Monday, October 13th.
I hope everyone enjoyed Journalism Week and thank you to everyone who participated!
Have a good fall break!
-Katie
I hope everyone enjoyed Journalism Week and thank you to everyone who participated!
Have a good fall break!
-Katie
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