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SPJ will be hosting a panel discussion on mental health for journalists next Thursday (4/22) at 5:30 p.m. in Schar 212 as well as virtually. Visit PhoenixCONNECT for the Zoom link, we hope to see you at the meeting!
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Elon Communications@eloncomm10 Apr 2021
ICYMI: #ElonComm sophomore @KO_reports has always been drawn to the mission of @spj_tweets. She was recently appointed to the organization's inaugural Student Trustee Council. Congrats, Kyra! @ElonSpj bit.ly/KyraOConnorSPJ

Kyra O’Connor ’23 named to SPJ’s inaugural student advisory council

Sophomore Kyra O’Connor initially heard about the Society of Professional Journalists at a Journalism Education Association conference during high school. The mission of the organization, to...

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Are you looking for an internship this summer? Check out two paid internship opportunities below: statesnewsroom.com/jobs/repo… linkedin.com/jobs/view/24591…
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The @spj_tweets virtual regional conference will be held April 10. Do you want to learn about award-winning stories and how to take care of your mental health as a journalist? Sign up here for sessions: spj.org/regionalconf.asp
Join us today at 6 p.m. in Schar 212 for a discussion on media ethics. Questions? Message our page for more details
This week's Tuesday #quoteoftheday is from Ida B. Wells, an investigative journalist, feminist and abolitionist. For more information about Ida B. Wells as well as the Ida B. Wells Society, check out this link: idabwellssociety.org/
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This week's #MondayMotivation looks at coverage by the @TheATRegister As masks have become a staple in our lives, business owners Ernest Smiles and Barbara Furlow-Smiles decided to sell customizable face shields and keep people smiling. ncatregister.com/18464/thecu…

Smile Shields: Fashion-Forward Masks By The Smiles Family

Serial entrepreneur couple Ernest Smiles and Barbara Furlow-Smiles are showing the true power behind a smile with their fashion-forward mask business Smiles Shield. The popular brand offers customi...

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It's never too late to learn how to submit a #FOIA request. Another good piece of info during #SunshineWeek from @NBCUAcademy. youtube.com/watch?v=3XXvYoJT…
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Members of @spj_tweets do you need to get your hands on public records when looking into #COVID19? Join the conversation on Tuesday, and learn from the experts. Share RT #journalism
The Deadline Club
@deadlineclub5 Mar 2021
We are excited to announce a stellar panel discussion on all things #FOIA #FOIL Tuesday, March 23, 6 to 8 pm ET via Zoom. Don't miss this insightful discussion on government openness and obtaining public records during these times. RSVP free: bit.ly/3c5UtCW #deadlineFOI
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If you are looking for an internship for academic credit, check out these guidelines: elon.edu/u/academics/communi…

Requirements & Registration

Internship requirements Students must: Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.0 Complete prerequisites of COM 1000 and 2000; COM 2200 is recommended Work at least 80 hours per...

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What work should you submit for your internship? Try picking your strongest pieces and pieces that relate to the internship you are applying, Amber said.
A great reminder from Amber: doing multiple internships allows you to find out what you do and do not want to do in your career in the future.
Our very own SPJ Vice President @maeve_ashbrook tells students about her own experience as an intern her freshman year. By working at a local news station, she found a tight-knit "Elon" feel she is still grateful for today.
Quality over quantity: Amber recommends being intentional with your resume and cover letter. Here's another great resource for resumes: elon.edu/u/academics/communi…

Resumes and Cover Letters

Resumes A resume is an opportunity for you to showcase and summarize your work experience and skills to a prospective employer. Resume formats vary, but you want to give employers a good...

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Networking is one way to help make you stand out as a candidate in the internship search. Informational interviews can help you network and better understand the internship you are applying for, Amber tells students
A great reminder from Amber: it is never too late to start looking for internships. Need a good place to start? Check out the Elon Job Network: elon-csm.symplicity.com/
We are so excited to have our Internship director with us tonight, Amber, talking to us about how to get an internship. Elon students, are you still looking for an internship? Make sure to check out the "Internship Options" at Elon: elon.edu/u/academics/communi…
Code Switch, the nation’s podcast and reporting team on race and identity, is seeking a recent college graduate to spend six months as the first-ever Code Switch Fellow. For more info on how to apply, visit recruiting.ultipro.com/NAT10…
Attn students: the RTDNA scholarship application deadline has been extended! Now open till March 10, we encourage all of our members to take advantage of this opportunity and apply online here: rtdna.site-ym.com/page/rtdnf…
Looking for an event this Thursday without an #SPJ meeting? Check out this Unity in Communications event featuring Adam Pawlus, Executive Director of NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists, tonight at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom
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