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November 07, 2014
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Student Center, second floor

Journalism Day begins at 9 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 7 in the Student Center. It is free and open to ALL students. For more information, please visit: http://www.cla.auburn.edu/cmjn/journalism/journalism-day/
 
Are you ready to tell digital stories for broadcast, print and the Web?
Know how to cover a story using the latest social media tools?
The media are changing.
The skills you need to find a job are changing, too.
Get advice from the industry’s top professionals on how to land internships and jobs at Auburn’s Journalism Day. 
2014 Auburn Journalism Day Schedule
9 a.m. to 9:50 a.m.
Student Center (Second Floor)
Keynote Address
Welcome from Cy Wood, Journalism Advisory Council Chairman
Introduction by Dr. Jennifer Adams, Director of the School of Communication and Journalism 
Featured Speaker -- Maria Baugh
Ms. Baugh is the managing editor for the Food Network Magazine in New York City and an Auburn University journalism graduate. Previously, Baugh served as the executive managing editor for Glamour, managing editor for House & Garden, executive editor of InStyle, executive editor of Teen People, managing editor of YM Magazine and managing editor of Child Magazine. 
10 a.m. to 10:50 a.m.
Student Center
Women Leaders: Preparing the next generation of female news managers 
These women were “leaning in” before Sheryl Sandberg gave it a name. Hear how they moved into management and get advice on how to make it to the top
Multi-Platform Journalists 
Today’s journalists must be able to do it all – write, shoot, edit, produce, publish and tweet. Learn how to become a dynamic reporter no matter the medium.  
11 a.m. to 11:50 a.m.
Student Center
Magazine & Feature Writing  
Narrative storytelling, how to craft a successful pitch and how to work with editors
Breaking News  
Gathering Sources, Asking the Tough Questions, Ethical Decision-Making and Covering the Big Stories
Noon to 12:50 p.m.
Student Center
Lunch
• ​Advisory Council members and invited guests only.
ALL students - lunch on your own
1 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.
Student Center
Sports Journalism  
Sports Storytelling in the Digital Age
Broadcast Journalism 
Producing, Scriptwriting, Shooting and On-Camera Interviews – What it Takes to Make it in TV News
2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Student Media Critiques
Industry Professionals will offer Tips on How to take AU's Student Media to the Next Level
Eagle Eye Session 
Student Center Suite 1105
• Advisory Council members, invited guests and Eagle Eye staffers only
Plainsman Session 
Student Center Suite 1111
• ​Advisory Council members, invited guests and Plainsman staffers only
Contact Information:
Judith Sheppard
Journalism Program Director
227 Tichenor
Auburn University, AL 36849
(334) 844-4594
sheppje@auburn.edu