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2001 to Present |
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2007 |
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| Name: |
Hali Chiet |
| Year: |
2007 |
| JMU Activities: |
The Breeeze: Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor and Writer;
Madison Magazine: Editorial Intern; Potty Mouth Staff Member |
Current
Job: |
Editorial Assistant, Barron's Educational Series, Inc. |
Email:
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chiethv@yahoo.com |
Location:
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Hauppauge, NY |
Previous
jobs: |
ASME Editorial Intern: Men's Health magazine (Summer 2006); Editorial
Intern: Nickelodeon Magazine (Summer '05) |
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I'm currently working at Barron's, a book publishing company in
New York. I'm learning new things every day and the company, people,
and work environment are great. I work with the test prep team,
assisting on their test prep titles. My tasks include proofreading,
marking up manuscripts for production, creating art logs, finding
evaluators for their books and corresponding with them, assisting
with CD-ROM reviews for their test prep books, doing some administrative
tasks, etc. I always planned on going into magazine publishing,
but I am really happy with my decision to work in book publishing!
Feel free to e-mail me if you want to get into book publishing (or
if you have any questions about anything!) |
| Other: |
Visit www.barronseduc.com
to find out more about the company. |
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Posted: July 20, 2007 |
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| Name: |
Rachana Dixit |
| Year: |
2007 |
| JMU Activities: |
The Breeze: news editor; Curio: assistant articles editor |
Current
Job: |
Reporting intern, The Free Lance-Star |
Email:
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dixitrx@jmu.edu |
Location:
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Fredericksburg, VA |
Previous
jobs: |
Stringer, the Daily News-Record; intern, Northern Virginia magazine |
|
I'm currently working as a reporting intern for Fredericksburg's
50,000-circulation daily as my first post-JMU job. Work has been
great because I get to write a lot for all the different sections
(although that hasn't helped me figure out what beat I want to stick
with...whoops), and I'm treated as a staff reporter who is expected
to put in nothing less than my best. It was definitely a change
(a good one, of course) going from the twice-weekly schedule of
the Breeze to the intensity of dailies. |
| Other: |
The Free Lance-Star has reporting internships every summer: www.fredericksburg.com/flshome.
To make yourself stand out (since it seems jobs are harder and harder
to come by these days), write early and often for The Breeze or
other campus publications. |
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Posted: August 6, 2007 |
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| Name: |
John Galle |
| Year: |
2007 |
| JMU Activities: |
The Breeze: sports editor; SouthMain: production manager |
Current
Job: |
Sports intern at the Shenandoah Valley-Herald (Woodstock, VA) |
Email:
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sports@svhonline.com |
Location:
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Harrisonburg, VA |
Previous
jobs: |
Breeze: sports editor; Madison Grill: kitchen supervisor |
| Personal: |
Hope all you JMU 2007 alumni are doing well and working towards
great jobs. I'm currently still in the Harrisonburg area commuting
up to Woodstock (about a 30-minute drive). I'm covering sports in
Shenandoah County now since the sports editor there, Jeff Tomik
(another JMU/Breeze writer/Feature Magazine alum), has moved on
to DC to work for the Washington Examiner. I'll be re-evaluated
for the sports editor job officially in August. |
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Posted: June 14, 2007 |
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| Name: |
Kim Ha |
| Year: |
2007 |
| JMU Activities: |
The Breeze: News Writer; University Program Board |
Current
Job: |
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs:
Intern; Congressman Melancon: Press Intern |
Email:
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kimchiha@gmail.com |
Location:
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Washington, DC |
Previous
jobs: |
Daily News-Record: Reporting Intern |
| Personal: |
I'm haphazardly manuevering my way towards hopefully covering
the hill for a newspaper. |
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Posted: October 16, 2007 |
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| Name: |
Becky Martinez |
| Year: |
2007 |
| JMU Activities: |
News and feature writer for the Breeze and Harrisonburg Daily
News-Record; WXJM; NPR; Articles Editor, Curio |
Current
Job: |
National Public Radio, editorial assistant |
Email:
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martinezrl AT gmail DOT com; rmartinez AT npr DOT org |
Location:
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Washington, DC |
Personal:
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I stayed on at NPR after my summer production internship for Weekend
Edition Saturday and now I’m an editorial assistant at Weekend
Edition Sunday. It’s a temporary position, but they like my
work, so they’ve continuously renewed my contract since August.
I know I’m at least here through the end of the year. The
show has a smaller staff than Morning Edition and All Things Considered,
so everyone has more flexibility in their responsibilities. I do
some unglamorous work like paying bills and sorting mail, but the
rest of the time is spent pitching news stories, booking interviews,
producing pieces in our studios, and mixing and editing audio for
air. I produce roughly two of the show’s pieces per week in
addition to the “Voices in the News” segment, a montage
of audio clips that kicks off the first hour of the program. I’m
still a peon in the company, but perks include brushes with journalistic
greatness: I’ve babysat for Scott Simon twice, hosted a party
at Jacki Lyden’s house, went to a baseball game with Robert
Siegel, and Bob Boilen just friended me on Facebook. I’m convinced
I have the best entry-level job in the universe. |
| Other: |
If anyone is interested in radio journalism (or broadcast in general)
I recommend getting involved at WXJM and getting to know Tom DuVal
and Martha Woodroof at WMRA. They’re fabulous, well-seasoned
mentors who were crucial in getting my foot in the door here at
NPR HQ. Internships and Kroc Fellowships are competitive, but they’re
a great way into this organization.
WXJM’s MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/wxjm
NPR internships: http://www.npr.org/about/jobs/intern/index.html |
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Posted: November 19, 2007 |
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| Name: |
Nazia Mitha |
| Year: |
2007 |
| JMU Activities: |
The Breeze: ad designer |
Current
Job: |
Web Developer, MaxPitch Media Inc. |
Email:
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mithanf@gmail.com |
Location:
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Richmond, VA |
Personal:
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I am currently working at MaxPitch Media doing web development.
I love the company and my co-workers. We are growing very quickly
and I am excited to see where the company will be within a couple
of years. We are still looking for another web developer, so please
let me know if you are looking for a job around the Richmond area! |
| Other: |
If you or anyone you know needs a website let me know! |
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Posted: September 7, 2007 |
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| Name: |
Katie O'Dowd |
| Year: |
2007 |
| JMU Activities: |
M101: Co-Executive Editor; Madison Magazine: Editorial Intern;
Bluestone: Staff Writer; Breeze: Staff Writer |
Current
Job: |
Safety Net Hospitals for Pharmaceutical Access: Staff Writer/Managing
Editor |
Email:
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odowdke@gmail.com |
Location:
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Washington, D.C. |
Previous
jobs: |
EBSCO Publishing: Editorial Assistant; WCVB (ABC) Boston: News
Intern |
| Personal: |
Safety Net Hospitals is a nonprofit organization that works to
increase the accessibility of pharmaceutical care for low-income
patients. I'm a staff writer for the organization and the managing
editor of their monthly newsletter. It's a small staff, so I'm involved
in all aspects of publication – from writing, editing and
layout to advertising and budget management. |
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Posted: August 13, 2007 |
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| Name: |
Ariel Orion |
| Year: |
2007 |
| JMU Activities: |
Madison 101: Design Editor |
Current
Job: |
Project Manager, ASET International Services Corp. |
Email:
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ariel.orion@asetquality.com |
Location:
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Arlington, VA |
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ASET International Services Corporation is a linguistic services
firm. We take care of linguistic needs for just about anyone that
needs them – from law firms to the Department of Justice to
major pharmaceutical corporations. I basically manage the flow of
the projects (normally documents) from one language to another,
keeping track of all of the linguists, editors, and designers involved.
The job isn't one of my dreams, but it helps to get experience and
I've had the opportunity to meet a lot of people from many different
backgrounds, which is interesting and nice. |
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Posted: December 4, 2007 |
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| Name: |
Kara Rodemer |
| Year: |
2007 |
| JMU Activities: |
M101:Co-executive Editor; Curio: Assistant Articles Editor; The
Bluestone: Section Producer |
Current
Job: |
Time, Inc. Content Solutions Administrative/Editorial Assistant |
Email:
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klrodemer@gmail.com |
Location:
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New York, NY |
|
Content Solutions does custom publishing for companies like Ford,
Merrill Lynch, Wachovia, and Verizon. I'm the assistant to the Editor
in Chief and do a mixture of office management and editorial projects.
Being an assistant is a good way to get your foot in the door at
a larger company. It's also a great learning experience, since I'm
surrounded by and a part of all the aspects of magazine production
every day. |
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Posted: June 14, 2007 |
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| Name: |
Jennifer Schulz |
| Year: |
2007 |
| JMU Activities: |
The Bluestone: classes editor, 2 years, Curio: art director 2006,
editor 2007 |
Current
Job: |
Graphic Designer, MaxPitch Media |
Email:
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jennifer@maxpitch.com |
Location:
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Richmond, Va |
Personal:
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My company is rapidly growing and a really fun and friendly environment.
We might be adding one or two more designers in the next year, so
send me a link or some samples and I can pass them on. |
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Posted: September 5, 2006 Updated: August 8, 2007 |
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| Name: |
Lauren Searson |
| Year: |
2007 |
| JMU Activities: |
The Breeze: Staff Writer; Curio, Madison 101: Senior Writer; South
Main: Features Editor/Design |
Current
Job: |
Editorial Coordinator for the Guide to Retirement Living, Greater
Washington Publishing, Inc. |
Email:
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lsearson@gwpi.net |
Location:
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Vienna, VA |
Previous
jobs: |
Waitress, Retail |
|
GWPI is an affiliate of the Washington Post, and produces five
publications. I was orginally hired as a summer intern for GRL,
but the editorial coordinator at the time was planning to move.
I'm in my second week as full-time and am really enjoying my job
and the people I work with. I spend a lot of time interviewing,
writing features, and editing articles/press releases I receive.
When I graduated, I felt stressed not knowing what I would be doing
for the summer. I kept searching the internet and found this opening
on Craig's List. I am happy to offer any advice and provide the
company's website. Hope everyone is having a great summer! |
| Other: |
http://www.gwpi.net/ |
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Posted: July 20, 2007 |
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| Name: |
Lola Sizemore |
| Year: |
2007 |
| JMU Activities: |
Specialty Advertising Executive, contributing writer |
Current
Job: |
At the Creative Circus (advertising portfolio school) |
Email:
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lola.sizemore@gmail.com |
Location:
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Atlanta, GA |
|
Hey! If anyone is seriously interested in going into Advertising,
you should definitely think about going to the Creative Circus.
It's a weird name for a great school that helps you get into the
industry by classes like creative strategy and graphic design. The
school is set up more like an advertising agency and you are able
to get a real world experience through meeting some great people
in the creative advertising world. Check out the website or feel
free to email me with any questions! http://www.creativecircus.com/ |
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Posted: December 11, 2007 |
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| Name: |
Alicia Stetzer |
| Year: |
2007 |
| JMU Activities: |
The Breeze: copy editor; Curio: senior writer; Madison 101: assistant
articles editor; The Bluestone: staff writer |
Current
Job: |
Brand marketing intern, Ketchum Public Relations |
Email:
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Alicia.Stetzer@gmail.com |
Location:
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Los Angeles, CA |
Previous
jobs: |
Public relations intern, NFL Films |
| Personal: |
Wow so I just graduated yesterday (5/5/07) and since I'm now
officially an alumna, I'm posting my information. Anyone that is
also heading in the PR direction and has any job openings, I'd love
to hear from you. Also, anyone that would like to know more about
NFL Films or Ketchum's internships, I'd be happy to share any advice
I can offer! Congrats class of 2007, I'll miss you! |
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Posted: May 6, 2007 |
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| Name: |
Laura Tutino |
| Year: |
2007 |
| JMU Activities: |
Madison magazine editorial student assistant |
Email: |
laura.tutino@gmail.com |
Location:
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NJ but hopefully relocating to DC/Nova |
Previous
jobs: |
Public relations intern, Madison Magazine intern, summer camp
counselor. |
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Currently job hunting for a position involving writing/editing
or PR in the DC area. Hopefully I'll hear from some of them soon!
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. |
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Posted: June 14, 2007 |
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| Name: |
Mindi Westhoff |
| Year: |
2007 |
| JMU Activities: |
The Bluestone: photo editor; The Breeze: senior photographer;
Curio: photo editor; Sister Speak: writer and photographer; Madison:
freelance photographer |
Current
Job: |
Mobile Journalist/Staff Writer, Staunton News Leader |
Email:
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westhoffphotography@gmail.com |
Location:
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Harrisonburg, VA |
Previous
jobs: |
Daily News-Record: photo intern, Chanellos: Pizza Delivery |
| Personal: |
Hey guys! Still loving the Valley and planning on staying for
another year now that I'm a full-time staff writer at the News Leader.
Still doing the photography freelancing. The website, which is under
construction, is melindawesthoff.com |
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Posted: July 9, 2007 |
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| Name: |
Katelyn Wyszynski |
| Year: |
2007 |
| JMU Activities: |
Breeze, Bluestone, Madison Magazine, eVision, etc. |
Current
Job: |
Publications Specialist, AAMVA |
Email:
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katelynwyszynski@gmail.com |
Location:
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Arlington, Va |
|
I just recently started working as the Publications Specialist
for the American Association of Motor Vehicles Administration. They
send out a quarterly magazine to their members called MOVE. In between
prints I do other work for the website like write, edit and/or post
stories, create online tutorials, etc. I spent hours upon hours
searching for jobs online. I actually had a lot of hits all at once.
I chose this position, because it has a lot of responsibility. I
learn all kinds of different communication jobs every day, and I
think it will really help out in the future. |
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Posted: July 26,2007 |
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| Name: |
Jill Yaworski |
| Year: |
2007 |
| JMU Activities: |
Executive Editor of Curio, Arts & Entertainment Editor of
The Breeze, Production Manager of South Main Online Magazine, Group
Fitness Instructor at Urec |
Current
Job: |
Editorial Assistant at National Geographic Society |
Email:
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jyaworsk@ngs.org |
Location:
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Washington, DC |
Previous
jobs: |
Philadelphia Magazine Intern, Times Herald Reporter Intern |
|
National Geographic Society is a diverse company with 8 different
editorial publication groups, a tv station, a digital media group,
a book publishing division, and other important departments that
contribute to its growth and perseverance in the journalism world.
I am currently working with the NGKids division, and couldn't be
having more fun! Being part of such a large and well-known company
is a great way to get a taste of magazine journalism while truly
learning from some of the best editors and writers around the world.
As an assistant, I do a lot of office management, but I also get
opportunities to research, pitch story ideas, and write. |
| Other: |
National Geographic Society is always looking for interns and
freelancers. Visit our jobs website at nationalgeographic.com/jobs/
for internships and career opportunities. And feel free to contact
me with questions or more information. |
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Posted: October 17, 2007 |
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2006 |
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| Name: |
Tyler Adams |
| Year: |
2006 |
| JMU Activities: |
Lead Advertising Designer, Advertising Designer |
Email:
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ctyler.adams@gmail.com |
Location:
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Williamsburg, Va |
| Personal: |
Currently waiting to start doing graphic design in the real world,
until then using my customer service skills as a sales associate
at JCrew. We'll see how far my design skills (some even developed
at The Breeze) will get me!
On the side, I'm sailing, running, swimming, and just enjoying having
free time with no homework! Always open to doing some freelance
design, just shoot me an e-mail! |
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Posted: July 20, 2007 |
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| Name: |
Kristen Blanco |
| Year: |
2006 |
| JMU Activities: |
The Breeze : Ad designer |
Current
Job: |
AmeriCorps NCCC |
Email:
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kristenblanco@gmail.com |
Location:
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Sacramento, Calif. |
| Personal: |
After graduation I decided to do something different, so I found
myself signing up to do a year of community service all over the
country. I am a member of AmeriCorps NCCC Western Region. I have
helped with disaster relief in the Gulf, New Orleans and Lake Charles.
I am currently working at a camp in Arkansas, and soon I will be
on the West Coast working with the National Forest Service fighting
wildl fires. I am glad I took this opportunity and wasn't pressured
into getting a job or going back to school directly after graduation.
Americorps.gov/nccc
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Posted: April 12, 2007 |
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| Name: |
Doug Callahan |
| Year: |
2006 |
| JMU Activities: |
The Breeze: contributing writer; South Main: executive editor |
Current
Job: |
Copy Editor, Link |
Email:
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doug.h.callahan@gmail.com, doug.callahan@link757.com |
Location:
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Norfolk, VA |
Previous
jobs: |
Waiter, bartender, cashier, singer/songwriter... |
|
After a year's worth of jobs in food service and liquor sales
and a brief, but fun, stint living in Athens, GA, I got an internship
with Link, which turned into a full-time job as a copy editor.
Link is a free paper that comes out every weekday in the Hampton
Roads area. It covers the day's news with snappy stories and lots
of visuals, and it's aimed at the active under-40 crowd. |
| Other: |
I'm not sure what the schedule will be like for hiring interns,
but it's worth checking out. Link is a fantastic place to work and
a great publication.
Check it out: www.link757.com
www.myspace.com/link757 |
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Posted: April 15, 2007 Updated: July 20, 2007 |
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| Name: |
Kim Craig |
| Year: |
2006 |
| JMU Activities: |
M101 Co-Executive Editor |
Current
Job: |
grad student! |
Email:
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kimberly.a.craig@gmail.com |
Location:
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New Jersey |
Previous
jobs: |
VH1 intern, NCTA intern |
| Personal: |
Hey all! After deciding to swtich career paths, I am now enrolled
as a graduate student at Monmouth University in New Jersey. I am
doing the Masters in Arts and Teaching program and when I'm finished
I will come out certified as a K-8 teacher with a specialization
in middle school English. I'm hoping with that age group I can incorporate
things learned as a SMAD journalism major and a film minor. |
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Posted: September 14, 2007 |
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| Name: |
Kari Deputy |
| Year: |
2006 |
| JMU Activities: |
Editor in Chief of the 2005 Bluestone, and editor of the 2006
Curio, among many other things! |
Current
Job: |
Meeting Planner at the National Defense Industrial Association |
Email:
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kari.deputy@gmail.com |
| Location: |
Arlington, Virginia |
| Previous jobs: |
Editorial Assistant, Associations Now magazine, ASAE & The
Center for Association Leadership (Washington, DC) |
Personal:
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After a year as EA for Associations Now, I'm moving on to another
association to try my hand at meeting planning! Working for ASAE
& The Center allowed me to learn about the association community,
and the meetings industry is a huge part of that. In my new job
I'll be planning meetings for NDIA military and homeland security
divisions, and designing and writing all marketing materials. www.ndia.org |
| Other: |
For anyone looking for jobs in DC – visit www.careerhq.org
for editorial, graphic design, PR, and communications jobs in associations. |
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Posted: August 24, 2006 Updated: May 22, 2007 |
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| Name: |
Caitlin Friel |
| Year: |
2006 |
| JMU Activities: |
Madison 101: Assistant Production Manager, President's Office:
Assistant to the Events Coordinator |
Current
Job: |
Recruiter for Aerotek Professional Services |
Email:
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cfriel@aerotek.com |
| Location: |
Virginia Beach, VA |
| Previous jobs: |
Late Show with David Letterman: Production Intern |
Personal:
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Unfortunately, I am not currently using my SMAD degree, but I
have found an opportunity with a nation-wide staffing agency –
which means I can find out a lot about the industries here and make
local connections. I do a lot of networking and really enjoy the
company itself. It is sales-oriented and a wonderful way to network.
I really enjoy my job and hope to get more into the media field
in the future! |
| Other: |
www.aerotek.com |
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Posted: October 4, 2007 |
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| Name: |
Corey Goggin |
| Year: |
2006 |
| JMU Activities: |
The Breeze – contributing writer |
Current
Job: |
Communications Manager, Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce |
Email:
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coreygoggin@gmail.com |
Location:
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Vienna, VA |
Previous
jobs: |
News Intern at WHSV |
| Personal: |
After searching extensively for a non-journalism-related job,
I ended up doing exactly what I studied – writing, editing,
and layout! I've definitely put my InDesign skills to use, designing
programs for various events the Chamber puts on. I'm also the Managing
Editor of our monthly in-house publication "Doing Business,"
so I'm responsible for the layout, writing and editing articles.
Probably the most exciting part of my job is that I get to go to
all the Chamber's events, which gives me the opportunity to meet
and network with all the CEOs and business leaders in the DC/Northern
Virginia area! |
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Posted: September 12, 2007 |
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| Name: |
Kristen Green |
| Year: |
2006 |
| JMU Activities: |
The Breeze: Managing editor, news editor, copy editor, writer;
Curio: Co-executive editor, writer; Madison 101: Co-executive editor,
writer |
Current
Job: |
Independent consultant |
Email:
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krogreen@aol.com |
Location:
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New York, NY |
Previous
jobs: |
Various |
| Personal: |
I figured moving to NYC would be a smart move and in a lot of
ways it was. I have gone on scary major interviews and gotten internships
and met famous people and all that good stuff. But when it comes
down to it, the opportunity to do what I really want to do, which
is be a copyeditor for a magazine or newspaper, is almost impossible
for someone my age to break into without at least 2-5 years elsewhere
(and even then, who our age has 2-5 years professional experience?).
I've actually started missing VA and am considering coming back
to the DC/Metro area.
Until then, I'm working with Vanderweil Engineering LLP doing remote
work as an independent consultant. I'm currently redesigning their
graphics standards book for 2007 and will be involved with various
other projects in the future. It's a good job that keeps me current
with InDesign and still lets me work with a publication and word/grammatical
consistency. My brother, an engineering major at Virginia Tech,
got me started there after he had an internship. I never would've
thought in a million years I'd be working at an engineering firm,
so it definitely pays to check out industries other than journalism.
Keep in touch! I miss you guys! CUR-I-O! |
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Posted: December 5, 2006 |
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| Name: |
Erin Hill |
| Year: |
2006 |
| JMU Activities: |
Curio, The Breeze, The Bluestone, Madison Connection |
Current
Job: |
Editorial Assistant, The Knot |
Email:
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hillem7@gmail.com |
Location:
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New York, NY |
| Other: |
www.theknot.com |
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Posted: September 13, 2006 |
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| Name: |
James Irwin |
| Year: |
2006 |
| JMU Activities: |
The Breeze, Curio, JMU Sports Media Relations, Madison 101, Honors
Program, SYE, CHOICES |
Current
Job: |
Page designer/copy editor @ The Washington Examiner |
Email:
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Irwinjj@gmail.com |
| Location: |
Arlington, Va |
Previous
jobs: |
Content Developer @ Belmont Inc. |
Personal:
|
Well, after a year in corporate comm I decided to jump back into
sports journalism. I start my new job as a copy editor and page
designer at The Washington Examiner in a few weeks. I'm also doing
freelance writing through my old company. |
| Other: |
If you're looking to get into the industry let me know.
http://www.examiner.com/dc |
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Posted: August 29, 2006 Updated: August 16, 2007 |
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| Name: |
Kelly Jasper |
| Year: |
2006 |
| JMU Activities: |
The Breeze: Managing Editor, News Editor, Writer, Photographer;
Curio: Senior Editor |
Current
Job: |
Staff Writer, Daily News-Record |
Email:
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kjasper@dnronline.com |
Location:
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Harrisonburg, VA |
Previous
jobs: |
Staff Writer, Skyline Publications, Harrisonburg, Virginia |
| Other: |
www.kellyjasper.com |
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Posted: September 18, 2006 |
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| Name: |
Amanda Jones |
| Year: |
2006 |
| JMU Activities: |
Curio: articles editor; The Breeze: contributing writer; Madison
101: contributing writer |
Current
Job: |
Teacher Magazine intern |
Email:
|
jones3ac@gmail.com |
Location:
|
Silver Spring, MD/Reston, VA |
Previous
jobs: |
Proposal Coordinator: GAP Solutions, Inc.; Daily News-Record intern |
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I just took an internship with Teacher Magazine in Bethesda, Maryland.
It's a bi-monthly national magazine that's partnered with Education
Week. I'm writing short articles, editing, fact-checking, and helping
with their website. They just turned the internship into a 40-hour
position, so if any SMAD graduates will be in the D.C. area next
fall, I would definitely recommend applying! www.teachermagazine.org |
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Posted: November 9, 2006 Updated: February 2, 2007. |
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| Name: |
Adriane Kiss |
| Year: |
2006 |
| JMU Activities: |
Madison 101 Section Editor, UPB Public Relations Committee |
Current
Job: |
NBC Universal Page Program |
Email:
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adriane.kiss@gmail.com |
Location:
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New York, NY |
Previous
jobs: |
Late Show with David Letterman Intern, Go Robot Post-Production
House Client Assistant |
Personal:
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Please email me if you're interested in the entertainment industry
in New York. Every aspect of this business is so intertwined and
I would love to help a fellow alum by sharing some contacts in the
industry. |
| Other: |
http://www.nbc.com/nbc/NBC_Career_Opportunities/Page_Program.html
http://www.cbs.com/latenight/lateshow/show_info/ls_show_info_faq.shtml |
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Posted: September 13, 2006 |
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| Name: |
Orrin Konheim |
| Year: |
2006 |
| JMU Activities: |
Breeze beat contributing writer for track/xc 2004-2005, staff
writer for 2005-2006 arts & entertainment section (and a little
sports) |
Current
Job: |
Writer for D.C. Scene |
Email:
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okonheim@comcast.net |
Location:
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Arlington, VA |
Previous
jobs: |
Intern for Northern Virginia Sun Gazette, Intern at Clarendon
Alliance, Americorps, AMC Movie Theaters, Film Reviewer for JMaddy |
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With my minor in film and experience with the Breeze and other
papers, I wanted to try giving a film critic a shot. I didn't get
a job right out of college and wanting familiarity, I ended up with
the job I had last summer working at a movie theater, so I used
the access to watch movies and send reviews to papers. A Maryland
paper hired me but dropped me a month later before anything was
published, due to things I couldn't control like ad space. I tried
for the next few months with little luck and a lot of frustration
taking the time to write articles for papers that would "maybe"
print my stuff and then wouldn't. At a friend's suggestion, I started
a blog. Eventually, I got a few things in print, a couple which
I found off of Craig's list. I also found something there for writers
that was an affiliate of www.nbc4.com and they signed me under an
exclusive contract. It's nice to be in print and have a guaranteed
audience for writings; they pay me zero, but after realizing how
hard freelancing is, I'm OK with that. Now I'm searching for a 9-5
job since writing won't support me at this point. |
| Other: |
sophomorecritic.blogspot.com
www.nbc4.com |
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Posted: February 2, 2007 |
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| Name: |
Emily Lippard |
| Year: |
2006 |
| JMU Activities: |
Madison 101: editor |
Current
Job: |
Global Marketing Communications & Advertising Graduate Student
at Emerson College |
Email:
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emily.lippard@gmail.com |
Location:
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Boston, MA |
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Posted: September 5, 2006 |
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| Name: |
Briana Mills |
| Year: |
2006 |
| JMU Activities: |
The Breeze: Advertising Manager (3 years in Adv. department) |
Current
Job: |
Advertising Sales & Marketing Executive, The Virginian-Pilot |
Email:
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bree.mills@pilotonline.com |
Location:
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Norfolk, Virginia |
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I accepted the job in advertising at The Virginian-Pilot in March
and started 2 weeks after graduation. I moved to Virginia Beach,
Va. I'm currently looking at opportunities for advancement within
The Virginian-Pilot for first or second quarter of 2007. Go
Dukes |
| Other: |
Lots of opportunities available at the Pilot!
www.pilotonline.com
www.TheVirginianPilot.com |
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Posted: December 20, 2006 |
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| Name: |
Amy Paterson |
| Year: |
2006 |
| JMU Activities: |
The Breeze: photo editor, Curio: web and photo editor |
Current
Job: |
Staff Photographer, The New Jersey Herald |
Email:
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amyepaterson@gmail.com |
Location:
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Milford, PA |
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After spending the summer in the Burg working with Dr. W to develop
this site, I moved up to Pennsylvania. I just got a job as a staff
photojournalist at the New Jersey Herald in Newton, N.J. I'm really
excited about it. I'd love to hear from anyone I've lost touch with.
I've also been doing some freelance web design if anyone is in need
of a site. |
| Other: |
www.amyepaterson.com |
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Posted: November 1, 2006 |
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| Name: |
Darcie Ann Roberge |
| Year: |
2006 |
| JMU Activities: |
The Breeze: contributing writer, Madison 101: executive editor,
Sister Speak: editor and cover designer |
Current
Job: |
Staff Writer for Northern Augusta Journal |
Email:
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najrnl@dnronline.com or robergda@gmail.com |
Location:
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Harrisonburg, VA |
Previous
jobs: |
Intern at Madison magazine |
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Hello, SMAD students! For those of you graduating, start looking
for a job early. It saves a lot of frustration later. As for those
of you still in school, get involved with as many SMAD/journalism
activities as you can. You'll gain a lot of desirable work experience.
Go Dukes! |
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Posted: February 2, 2007 |
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| Name: |
Stephanie Saltzberg |
| Year: |
2006 |
| JMU Activities: |
Potty Mouth (Proofreader, Distribution), The Breeze (Staff Writer),
Curio (Staff Writer & Photographer), Madison 101 (Art Director) |
Current
Job: |
New Media Writer, American College of Radiology |
| Previous Jobs: |
Managing Editor, Washington Family Magazine; Editorial Intern,
Elite Traveler Magazine |
Email:
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s.saltzberg@gmail.com |
Location:
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Reston, VA |
Personal:
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I recently accepted a position with the American College of Radiology
as a New Media Writer. They recently launched a blog, and as well
as supporting that, I will be doing writing and content management
for the web. I'll also be involved with their print publications
and marketing materials. I'm looking forward to working for a member-based
organization. |
| Other: |
I'm also still doing freelance copyediting and web design. It
allows me to stay fresh in certain areas of my SMAD degree that
I may not use every day on the job. |
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Posted: August 24, 2006 Last updated: October 29,
2007 |
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Name: |
Sharon Schiff |
Year: |
2006 |
JMU Activities: |
The Breeze, Curio |
Current
Job: |
Education Reporter, The Virginia Gazette |
Email:
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schiff.sj@gmail.com |
Location:
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Williamsburg, Va |
| Personal: |
During my time at JMU I really had a wonderful chance to explore
the field of journalism. I also
came to develop an appreciation for education, enough that I think
I may eventually want a career in that field. Right now I am working
as an education reporter for a biweekly, local Williamsburg paper.
This job has afforded me an opportunity to explore a wide range
of educational issues in both secondary and higher education. More
specifically, I cover William and Mary campus-wide events, school
board meetings, new developments in the Williamsburg James City
County School division and the local community college, Thomas Nelson.
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Posted: July 25, 2006 |
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| Name: |
Casey Templeton |
| Year: |
2006 |
| JMU Activities: |
The Breeze, Curio, JMU Photography Services |
Current
Job: |
National Geographic Magazine intern (Fall 2006) |
Email:
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caseytempleton@yahoo.com |
Location:
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Virginia/D.C. |
Personal:
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After I complete my internship with National Geographic, I will
be involving myself in a number of activities then getting married
in June 07 !!!! |
| Other: |
www.caseytempleton.com |
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Posted: September 6, 2006 |
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| Name: |
Katie Yester |
| Year: |
2006 |
| JMU Activities: |
South Main, Curio |
Current
Job: |
Events Assistant, Assistant Publications Designer |
Email:
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katherine.yester@gmail.com |
Location:
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Doha, Qatar |
Personal:
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I'm currently living at home working at a small local events
and publication company. I spend my work days changing file formats,
editing photos, and laying out newsletters. I'm finding my experience
from magazine production and print comm design useful, in addition
to learning new things daily. My current position is short-term
(2-3 months). In December, the 15th Asian Games will take place
here, and I have secured a press room supervisor position, where
I hope to make plenty of contacts at some major news agencies. |
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Posted: August 24, 2006 |
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| Name: |
Ashley (McClelland) Yuckenberg |
| Year: |
2006 |
| JMU Activities: |
The Breeze: SGA beat reporter, senior writer, news editor; The
Bluestone: Sports writer |
Current
Job: |
High School/Middle School Journalism Teacher and Yearbook adviser |
Email:
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ashley.yuckenberg@fcps.edu |
Location:
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Washington, D.C. |
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I've been working as a yearbook adviser the last two years and
love it. It's great getting the kids excited about journalism. I
got married in April and my husband (another JMU alum) love living
in NW DC where he does PR for a local politician. |
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Posted: September 16, 2007 |
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2005 |
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| Name: |
Alice Ashe |
| Year: |
2005 |
| JMU Activities: |
The Breeze: writer, Curio: Art Editor, writer, Madison 101: writer |
Current
Job: |
Designer at a design and marketing firm in Washington, DC |
Email:
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aliceashe@gmail.com |
Location:
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Arlington, VA |
Personal:
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I work at a small design and marketing firm in Georgetown and
am doing exactly what I had always hope to do. We basically design
publications for local trade associations and I am currently in
charge of a magazine for realtors. I really love my job and we are
currently looking for a new designer, if anyone is interested. The
web site is listed below.
Curio was such a great experience and I strongly believe that it
is one of the reasons I was rewarded with a job offer. |
| Other: |
www.bluehouse.us |
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Posted: September 8, 2006 |
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| Name: |
Laura DeYoung |
| Year: |
2005 |
| JMU Activities: |
JMU Field Hockey, Curio Magazine Art/Design Editor |
Current
Job: |
CosmoGIRL! Magazine Production Manager |
Email:
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LDeYoung@hearst.com or LauraDeYoung@gmail.com |
Location:
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New York, NY |
Previous
jobs: |
Journal of Mine Action Editorial Assistant, Vanity Fair Magazine
Photo Intern, Pioneer Media Advertising Intern |
| Other: |
Everyone looking for media jobs especially in NYC definitely look
on mediabistro.com and ed2010.com. I got my job through mediabistro.
If anyone is looking to work for Hearst magazines let me know, I
can tell you about current job openings. |
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Posted: September 12, 2006 Updated: February 2,
2007 |
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| Name: |
Alison (Fargo) Fallecker |
| Year: |
2005 |
| JMU Activities: |
The Breeze: editor in chief, managing editor, asst. style editor,
Curio: senior writer |
Current
Job: |
Marketing Specialist, Entrust Federal Credit Union |
Email:
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alison@falleckerinternational.com |
Location:
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Richmond, VA |
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Hey everyone! Curt and I married in October 2005 and are loving
life together down in Richmond! We started our own marketing business
on the side, and are working toward doing that full-time. Right
now I design all of the marketing materials for a small credit union
(you know those inserts in your bank statements that you never look
at and throw away?) and give presentations on financial management.
I also do a little design freelancing, such as creating brochures
for doctor's offices. We have a beagle named Star, who is our pride
and joy. |
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Posted: October 24, 2006 |
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| Name: |
Sylva Florence |
| Year: |
2005 |
| JMU Activities: |
Breeze Variety editor and writer (and very randomly I took some
photos:) |
Current
Job: |
What don't I do? Working for the Forest Service on a trail crew
for now. |
Email:
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sflorence139@yahoo.com |
Location:
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Vail, Colorado |
Previous
jobs: |
Wildland firefighter, wildland fire dispatcher, Eagle County airport
ramp employee (throwing bags on and off of planes:), Colorado Mountain
Express van driver, nanny, Forest Service trail crew member. |
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Hello fellow alums and friends;) Glad to see that most of you
have actually done something with your majors! I do have some photos
up for sale in a local coffee shop, so that's a start:) Haha. I
guess I've done a bit of everything since I've graduated, but I've
had a ton of fun. Happily, I fit some travels in, amidst random
seasonal jobs: Australia, New Zealand, Mexico and the island of
St. John being the highlights. In the next six months or so, I hope
to start freelancing again and even apply to some jobs at newspapers
around the area. That is, if I don't end up living in Italy next
summer and working for a bike touring company! Who knows what the
future brings:) I hope all of you are well and please say hi if
you get a chance! |
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If anybody knows of any good freelancing opportunities, send 'em
my way! I still love writing as much as I used to, I just need to
get my butt in gear! |
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Posted: September 10, 2007 |
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| Name: |
Clay Gaynor |
| Year: |
2005 |
| JMU Activities: |
Curio: articles editor; The Breeze: contributing writer |
Current
Job: |
Associate editor at Washington Life Magazine |
Email:
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gaynorcr@gmail.com |
Location:
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Washington, DC |
Previous
jobs: |
Student Press Law Center: reporting intern; Washington Life Magazine:
editorial assistant |
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I am the current associate editor at Washington Life Magazine
in D.C. It's a social publication for the wealthy, put together
by an editorial staff that is anything but. It's a fun job with
interesting perks – parties, free stuff, the chance to write
travel articles, etc. Right now I deal with all of our columnists,
handle several monthly sections and head up a few unique projects
each issue. I was lucky to find a job in publishing at a consumer
magazine – I had a great connection and was in the right place
at the right time. For anyone looking for a magazine job, talk to
you everyone you know. You never know who may have a connection. |
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Posted: August 23, 2007 |
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| Name: |
Cheryl Lock |
| Year: |
2005 |
| JMU Activities: |
The Breeze: Variety and Focus editor, Curio: Co-Executive Editor,
Montpelier: writer (now Madison) |
Current
Job: |
freelancer |
Email:
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cheryl.lock@gmail.com |
Location:
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St. Augustine, FL |
Previous
jobs: |
Reporter: Palatka Daily News, Copy Editor/Paginator: Daytona Beach
News-Journal |
Personal:
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Hi Guys! Hope everyone is doing well after graduation. It's been
a crazy ride for me. I am now freelancing, mainly for the local
newspaper and some Jacksonville magazines, but I'm working on pitching
to national magazines also. I just took a course that was being
offered on ed2010, so if any of you see it and are interested in
freelancing, I would definitely recommend taking it. It's really
cheap, too. |
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Posted: September 12, 2006 |
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| Name: |
Nicole Maier |
| Year: |
2005 |
| JMU Activities: |
The Bluestone, Curio, Montpelier (now Madison) |
Current
Job: |
Editorial Assistant at Prevention.com |
Email:
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nicmaier@hotmail.com |
Location:
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New York, NY |
Previous
jobs: |
Men's Health magazine editorial intern |
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Don't be afraid to try temping. I did it for a few months at Conde
Nast. It was a great way to get experience working in different
departments without having to commit yourself to a job you may not
like. Plus, it is an excellent way to make contacts. |
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Posted: December 15, 2006 |
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| Name: |
James Matarese |
| Year: |
2005 |
| JMU Activities: |
Advertising Design Manager/Lead Ad Designer The Breeze |
Current
Job: |
Fox News Channel Graphics Department |
Email:
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jam83b@hotmail.com |
Location:
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New York, NY |
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My best advice to anyone looking to get into broadcasting, or
media or anything else, is to get involved. I took my father's advice
and got a job at The Breeze my freshman year, and despite not having
a degree in graphic design, the experience I gained and the people
I met created an opportunity for me to work for one of the best
graphic departments in the industry. |
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Posted: April 18, 2007 |
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| Name: |
Lauren McKay |
| Year: |
2005 |
| JMU Activities: |
The Breeze: Assistant News Director, Delta Epsilon Chi Member |
Current
Job: |
Reporter at WHSV, TV3 |
Email:
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lmckay@whsv.com |
Location:
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Harrisonburg, VA |
Personal:
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I have learned so much working at TV3. It's nice to still be in
Harrisonburg and in touch with what's going on at JMU. I actually
first started working at the station as a Production Assitant while
I was at JMU and then after I graduated, I became the Weekend Reporter.
After six months, I moved to fulltime. We're moving to a non-linear
system in the next couple of weeks which is really exciting. |
| Other: |
www.whsv.com |
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Posted: September 8, 2006 |
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| Name: |
Meri Price |
| Year: |
2005 |
| JMU Activities: |
The Breeze: Writer, Online Advertising Executive; Curio: Section
Editor, Writer; Madison 101: Writer, business exec; The Bluestone:
Writer |
Current
Job: |
PR and Publications Assistant – Volunteers of America |
Email:
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price2mh@gmail.com |
Location:
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Alexandria, VA |
Previous
jobs: |
Baltimore magazine – Editorial Intern, Edelman Public Relations
Worldwide- International team Intern |
Personal:
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Well everyone, I was a little slow to start, working two media-related
internships after graduating in addition to some temp work, but
I've managed to gain quite a bit of experience as a result. I've
come to fully understand the meaning of "paying your dues"...
but persistence helps :) – I'm still hanging on for that dream
magazine job though! |
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I'd love to hear from anyone about freelancing opportunities or
openings at magazines.
My current company is looking for a "Web" person –
not an IT person, but someone who is well versed in Web communications,
with a basic knowledge of the technical stuff. Contact me if interested. |
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Posted: September 5, 2006 |
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| Name: |
Isabel Ramos |
| Year: |
2005 |
| JMU Activities: |
The Bluestone: sports designer (04), creative director (05); Curio:
art editor (05); Madison 101: designer (05); JMU Cheerleading (02
& 03) |
Current
Job: |
Graphic Designer at Richmond Times-Dispatch |
Email:
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m.isabel.ramos@gmail.com |
Location:
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Richmond, VA |
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Get involved in JMU's yearbook, The Bluestone. Our 2005 Bluestone
received a Pacemaker award from the Associated Collegiate Press.
Unfortunately, the Bluestone didn't receive much recognition from
SMAD when I was a student, but trust me when I say it's definitely
worth it. |
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Posted: January 3, 2007 |
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| Name: |
Paul Riley |
| Year: |
2005 |
| JMU Activities: |
Curio and Madison 101 : Photographer and Photo Editor |
Current
Job: |
Office Assistant with IRC |
Email:
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paul.w.riley@gmail.com |
Location:
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Columbia, MD |
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Hey all! Moved up to Columbia, MD last year and am enjoying getting
to know the area and what's going on around here. Haven't landed
the "it" job, but I've been looking and doing freelance
gigs here and there. If someone has hints to where to look in the
Baltimore / DC area, let me know! Hope that things are going as
well on your end as it is over here. |
| Other: |
check out my quasi-photo blog at | |
