Careers in Communications: Trent Jones - Director of Communications, Springdale Public Schools

Trent Jones, Director of Communications with Springdale Public Schools joins us to discuss working in the field of communications. Trent explains the different avenues one can get into with a communications degree, his career journey and how it’s important to say “yes” to opportunities that may come your way.

Careers in Communications: Lisa Holder - Chief Communications Officer, City of Sanford

Lisa Holder, Chief Communications Officer with the City of Sanford in Sanford, Florida gives a great overview of what it’s like to work in the communications field. With social media being a heavy presence now a days, we explore this area in depth with Lisa as well as others. Lisa also provides tips on other communications related roles in the public sector that may be of interest, and how to prepare for them.
You can find Lisa’s information at https://sanfordfl.gov/government/communications-office/

Critical Thinking, The Liberal Arts, and Citizenship: Jeffrey Scheuer, Freelance Author

Jeffrey Scheuer is a freelance writer who specializes in information ecosystems. Today, Jeff talks to the Passion and Practicality crew about his new book, Inside the Liberal Arts: Critical Thinking and Citizenship. In the book, and in this conversation, Jeff explains how critical thinking is specifically related to the liberal arts, and how critical thinking and the liberal arts are essential to the survival of democracy.

Static Media Employer Workshop - Credible Writing Skills for a Freelance Career

SNHU Career team member Dana McGrath hosts two representatives from the Static Media hiring team to share details about their company culture, application process and writing trial overview for an exciting freelance writing career! See the video version of this episode here.

Careers in Media for Liberal Arts Majors Virtual Panel (January 30, 2023)

Are you considering a career in media? Do you have questions on what it takes to break into this industry and what are the possible career paths? If so, listen this session to hear directly from industry professionals as you think about what your next step is to creating your career in media.

”The Importance of the Liberal Arts” with Jennifer Moxley - Owner, Sunshine Media Network

Jennifer Moxley is a media consultant, producer, videographer, and the owner of Sunshine Media Network, based in Charlotte, North Carolina. In this episode we discuss the importance of a Liberal Arts education in her professional career as a journalist and communicator.
Learn more about Jennifer and Sunshine Media at https://www.sunshinemedianetwork.com/.
 
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Renee Smith - Senior Recruiter, Cox Media Group

In this episode, Renee Smith of Cox Enterprises talks to Peter Bartell about writing skills and the numerous career avenues they can open doors to at Cox Enterprises and beyond.

Eli Rodriguez - Director of Human Resources and Talent, Zimmerman Advertising

Eli Rodriguez, Director of HR/Talent with Zimmerman Advertising speaks with Peter Bartell on roles writers would be interested in in the advertising space, as well as what to come prepared with for the interview process.

Shaneequa Vereen - Public Affairs Officer and Live Launch Commentator, NASA

In this episode, Torian Parker talks to Shaneequa Vereen, Public Affairs Officer and Live Mission Commentator at NASA, about the power of networking, the power of persistence, and the benefit of soft skills in mainstream careers fields like STEM, Business, and more! Listen to Shaneequa’s unique story and pathway to NASA!

”BA Communication: Empowerment through Workplace Skills and Competencies” with Associate Dean Karen Wilkinson

In this episode, Dr. Karen Wilkinson, Associate Dean of Liberal Arts for Communication at SNHU, introduces the undergraduate Communication program and identifies the specific skill sets that graduates will take with them after graduation.