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The NBC Sports’ editorial team is seeking strong writers with journalism and communications backgrounds to contribute to the storytelling work they do. Their editorial team includes roles in research, digital content and TV writing. Desired characteristics: Passion for sports Strong writing skills and sound editorial judgment Attention to detail Ability…

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Public Relations seniors Darian Hernandez, Carolina Gnerre and Taimarie Carasa, led by Public Relations Professional-in-Residence Pat Ford, received an honorary communications case mention  in the Arthur W. Page Society 2023 Student Case Study Competition for their case study, “More Than a…

Rachel Grant, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism assistant professor, and colleagues Joy Jenkins and Ayleen Cabas-Mijares, are finalists for the Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly’s 2022 Outstanding Research Article Award for their article “Selling Breonna: Twitter Responses to Breonna Taylor on the Covers of O, The…

ProPublica reporter Brett Murphy is the winner of the 2023 Brechner Freedom of Information Award for “Words of Conviction,” his investigation into the use of a technique used by police and prosecutors to treat people who called 911 for help as criminals themselves. Murphy first learned about “911 call analysis”…

By Chloe Stein, Media Production, Management, and Technology Sophomore and Lilly Randolph, Sports Communication Senior Bearing only a Canon R6 camera and his iPhone, Nikko Tan, B.S. Telecommunication 2016, studies the court to capture Chicago Bulls basketball players’ fleeting moments. His recent photography work features candid shots of game-winning three-pointers…

Ryan Hunt, B.S. Journalism 1997, will join the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Journalism Department as a sports lecturer in fall 2023. Hunt comes to UFCJC from Sports Illustrated (SI) where he served for more than 20 years, most recently as co-editor-in-chief. In this role, he…

John Freeman, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Journalism associate professor, was quoted in “Posts on Social Media Use Different Photos of Fetterman to Boost Bogus Claim” published on FactCheck.org on March 30. The article focuses on Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman’s hospitalization for treatment of depression after…

By Lenore Devore, B.S. Journalism 1984 To Dayana Falcon, B.S. Advertising 2011, the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) is more than just a college. It’s an institution that provided her with an education, a home base to engage and empower others, and a place to be…

Juan C. Andrade, B.S. Journalism 1986, Hall of Fame 2021 and 2018 University of Florida Distinguished Alumnus, was named one of “The World’s Most Influential Decision Makers” by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) on March 30, recognizing members of the WSJ CEO Council, a group of global leaders driving the…

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) placed sixth overall in the second annual Broadcast Education Association (BEA) rankings of schools based on the creative achievement of their students. UFCJC placed third in News, fifth in Documentary, seventh in Film & Video, and ninth in Sports. The…

WUWM, Milwaukee’s NPR, is recruiting for the Eric Von Fellowship, designed to give recent college graduates from underrepresented groups the opportunity to work in a professional news environment, preparing stories for broadcast and digital platforms. Applications are due by April 30, 2023 with the expectation to start on August 1.…

UF STUDENT WORKSHOP –Open to all majors Figure on Diversity Saturday, April 15, 11 AM – 4 PM UF Students are invited to join us for an in-depth exploration of the exhibition Posing Beauty in African American Culture in this free workshop. Engage in a gallery tour with a museum…