J-school partnership with CBC promotes industry diversity
The UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media and Capitol Broadcasting Company’s WRAL-TV are working together to help increase diversity in the broadcasting industry.
The CBC-UNC Diversity Fellowship Program, which begins in spring 2013, is a fellowship program for 10-15 graduating college seniors or graduate students finishing their programs who are pursuing broadcast careers as reporters, videographers, editors, producers or directors.
The intensive workshop, which is open to students at any college or university, is designed to help fellows land a first job and be prepared to advance in the industry. Fellows will receive funding to offset travel and accommodation expenses.
“This is an unparalleled opportunity for students looking to get their break in the broadcast industry,” said Susan King, dean of UNC’s journalism school. “WRAL-TV is highly regarded industry-wide, and we’re honored to partner with them to bring greater diversity to that industry.”
WRAL-TV professionals and UNC journalism faculty members will lead the workshop at the WRAL-TV studios in Raleigh, N.C., and on the UNC campus. Fellows will receive hands-on training and will produce reports and newscasts at state-of-the-art facilities to create clips for professional resume reels.
“The broadcasting industry should reflect the diverse makeup of the populations we serve," says WRAL-TV vice president and general manager Steven D. Hammel. "It is a pleasure to partner with the award-winning UNC journalism school. The University's commitment to diversity and training future broadcasters in excellence is a match with our values as a company. Our mission together is to attract students from all nationalities and cultures to learn our craft in front of and behind the cameras."
Capitol Broadcasting Company and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
present:
CBC-UNC DIVERSITY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
A partnership between WRAL and the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media
| WHO: | Graduating seniors or graduate students finishing their programs who are seeking careers as TV reporters, producers, videographers/editors or directors |
| WHAT: | Five-day intensive workshop led by WRAL professionals and UNC professors |
| WHEN: | March 13-17, 2013 |
| WHERE: | WRAL-TV in Raleigh, N.C., and UNC campus in Chapel Hill, N.C. |
| WHY: | To help you land your first job and to prepare you to advance in the industry. You will receive hands-on training and leave with a fully produced piece for the top of your resume reel. |
| HOW: | To apply, send a 250-word essay describing how your personal diversity contributes to the diversity of the TV news industry. Also send a letter of reference from a professor or administrator, a resume, and a resume reel of your best work. Be sure to indicate the role you are interested in (producer, reporter, etc.). |
| TRAVEL SUPPORT: |
Students traveling from locations within 250 miles will receive $500 to offset travel costs and those traveling from more than 250 away will receive $1,000. |
| DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: |
Jan. 25, 2013. Selected students will be notified and provided with travel and lodging instructions by Feb. 1. |
For additional details, contact Dr. C. A. Tuggle at [email protected].
Send materials to:
C. A. Tuggle
UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media
CB# 3365, Carroll Hall
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3365