COMMUNICATION CAREERS WEEK
Communication Careers Week is five days of engaging events that bring together students, alumni, faculty, staff, and industry professionals. It provides opportunities to for students to expand their knowledge of the ever-changing landscape of the communication industry by gaining insights from alumni and working professionals.
It gives students opportunities to network and to discuss their career interests, as well as areas for possible future exploration. It includes a panel discussion, an internship expo, alumni guest speakers in classes, and more.
Tuesday, November 12, 1:30-3:00, reception to follow
Sverdrup Media Commons, SV 112
Hidden Careers in Communication and Media: Panel Discussion
These days communication and media are everywhere. There is no successful business, industry, government office, non-profit agency, educational or religious organization that is not using communication and media strategically. That means that communication and media jobs are everywhere. Today’s speakers will help us explore this wide and varied range of opportunities.
We have six speakers, including three alumni, representing the health industry, non-profit advocacy, commercial real estate and management, entertainment promotions, entrepreneurship, and the tech and startup community.
• Jose Artiaga, Senior Operations Manager and Talent Management with Cushman & Wakefield
• Bob Davidson, ‘03 and VP for Marketing and Communications at SSM Health
• Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives at Washington University
• Sean Lashley, Global Entertainment Lead, FleishmanHillard
• Rachel Lee, ‘07 and Founder and Lead Editor of Heartwork Videos
• Gilberto Pinela, ‘17 and Communications Manager for Cortex Innovation Community
Wednesday, November 13, 2:00, 3:00, and 4:00-6:00
Sverdrup Media Commons, SV 112, and East Lobby
Hidden Opportunities in Media Production Panel and Professional Networking Reception
• 2:00 John Launius, ‘14 and Executive Vice President of Vidzu Media; Sean Barber, Webster alum and Multimedia Manager, Premium Retail Services; Alison Stabenow, Webster alum and Advanced Visualization Specialist, National Geosaptial-Intelligence Agency
• 3:00: Chris Frome, ‘95 and Senior Director of Event Presentation, St. Louis Blues Hockey Club and Enterprise Center
• 4:00-6:00: Networking reception with professional organizations, resume review, professional head-shot photo booth, and more!
Thursday, November 14, 11:00-1:00
Sverdrup West Lobby
• Over 30 companies and organizations represented
• Internships available for spring and summer
• Opportunities to learn more, practice your pitch, and receive professional feedback
Through the Week, guest speakers in classes!
Click on each event to learn more about them!
Make sure to check @webster_soc on Instagram and Twitter for updates on what’s happening during the days and use #SOCareersWeek!