One of the first things I learned in grad school was that advertising is a team sport. You’re going to be thrown into teams and meetings with all kinds of people, and part of the career experience is figuring out how to work with everyone. You have to step into the shoes of those you’re …
Last week, I had my first production assistant job with NBC’s Peacock Productions, where I got to work on an episode of the show Deadline Crime with Tamron Hall. It was amazing to be on a professional set with a professional crew, and I definitely learned a lot. I was really nervous at first and …
One of the top reasons to study at Newhouse is the robust network and tons of great opportunities, like the Newhouse 2017 Public Relations Winter NYC Benchmark Trip. Twelve students participating in this benchmark trip traveled to New York City from January 11 to January 13, gaining an insiders view of the PR industry and insight …
Yup, another blog post about networking. But we keep writing about it because it works! There’s a reason the Career Development Center, our professors and our peers keep telling us to build connections: it will pay off when we’re ready to enter the job market for real. As I enter my final semester of graduate …
Last week, I had the opportunity to attend New York City along with my other classmates for the Television, Radio, and Film benchmark industry trip. Over the course of the week, we were able to speak to previous Newhouse students, as well as TV and film experts who have found success in the entertainment industry. …
If you’re anything like me, you’re stuck between being bored in your hometown and jumping back into the whirlwind of schoolwork. We have a week left of winter break before it’s back on the grind, so here’s how to make the most of that last week and get a jump on this semester. Bump your …
I’m excited. I’m so excited. In less than 6 months I’ll be beginning a new chapter in a completely new place. I’ll have a job (or an internship to start) in the field of music and entertainment. However, I have some things I’d like my first employer to know. I’m curious I’m 22 years old. …
Well I, believe, it all, is coming to an end Oh well, I guess, we’re gonna pretend, Let’s see how far we’ve come Let’s see how far we’ve come How Far We’ve Come – Matchbox Twenty This song was played during my senior prom, to accompany a slideshow of photos taken throughout the year. I …
Many of my classmates came to Newhouse from areas relatively near to Syracuse: central NY, the suburbs of NYC, Pennsylvania, and even Syracuse itself. This being the case, many had already experienced New York City, a world class city and hub of media and culture. As a native Midwesterner, this was not an experience I’ve …