Week 2 Project: Network Email

For this activity, I had to create an email to send to connections/ fellow professionals that I network with in the past. Before I entered this course, let alone started attending Full Sail University, I can say that I have known a great amount of people in the industry and have collaborated with them on certain tasks, so sending out a letter announcing my graduation and also wanting to seek guidance for the future would be a great thing for me to do. Please enjoy....


 Subject: Seeking the Future of Journalism... Look No Further!


Greetings " professional contact person",

I am so delighted to share this news with you! I have been attending Full Sail University for the past couple of years and I am proud to say that I will be graduating! Soon I will complete my Bachelors of Science in Media Communications, and this degree will go perfectly with my experience with being a Journalist along with an On-Air Talent. While attending school, I have progressed in the "New Media Journalism World" with writing, marketing, digital skills, along with video and audio production. With my experience with creating content, project management, and branding, you can say that I am a force to be reckoned with. With the changes in the world and also technology, I feel that I would be a great asset to many companies. You can view my journey as a Media Communications major here. I not only feel that I am qualified for various positions, but I also feel that I can help elevate a company as a whole, if given that chance.

I am reaching out to you because I know you have an extensive network and hoped you may know someone who could give me some insight on how to expand my brand as a media professional or if you have any recommendations or leads to any media positions that would be a perfect fit for me, please let me know. Also, if you may need any referrals from me, please do not hesitate to ask. As Henry Ford said, "Coming together is the beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success!" Please feel free to call me at 424-265-8120

Thank you again for taking the time to read this email.

Respectfully,
Lauren Benzo
424-265-8120
LaurenBenzo@gmail.com
www.LaurenBenzo.com
LinkedIn
Facebook
Twitter

Week 2 Practice: Elevator Pitch

For this assignment I had to make an elevator pitch promoting myself as a brand. I feel that this is a great tool to use when I am trying to pitch myself for an opportunity to network or seek employment in the media industry. I hope you all enjoy!

Week 2 Anaylsis: Build Your Network

For this assignment, I had to put together a list of contacts and also open positions that are currently available at their place of employment. I plan on adding more contacts to this list in order to help me in the future. Not just with finding a job, but to also follow up with people that I have network with in the past.

 

 

http://www.indeed.com/cmp/Nexstar-Broadcasting-WJET--TV/jobs/General-Assignment-Reporter-f364254faad48af2?q=media

 

 

https://recruiting.adp.com/srccar/public/RTI.home?d=External&c=1060841&rb=INDEED&r=5000043472506

 

 

https://cbs.avature.net/cbstvscareers/JobDetail/Reporter/775

 

 

https://sjobs.brassring.com/tgwebhost/jobdetails.aspx?SID=%5ebus1yQ%2fKSm5kg7x9gPisO%2fXi3u9Vry4uVhVV0KL1hqy_slp_rhc_0%2fcK2N7zsThmB7JXy2TR&type=search

 

 

http://abc7ny.com/jobs/



Week 2 Practice: Networking

For this practice assignment, I had to research some media industry conferences that best suits my career goals. After breaking them all down in two, I had to pick one that was local and one that was national. I chose these two conferences, because I know attending these events would help me progress in my career as a radio personality/journalist. Not only will I be able to learn from the professionals that are speaking on the panel. but they will also be great people to network and build with.


Local: Public Radio Content Conference- Pittsburgh, PA: I chose this conference because as you know I have a great passion for radio. This conference is for program directors to network and hopefully collaborate on some ideas in the future. Yes, I know that I am not a program director *yet*, but I would love to attend because this will give me an opportunity with some directors, ask for advise and wisdom, and hopefully gain a potential position at their station in the future.



National: Revolt Music Conference- Miami, FL: I chose this particular conference not only because it's popular, but this conference is a industry event that combines the worlds of music, blogging, radio, social media, television, and more. Not to mention, there are a great amount of celebrities, yet I know myself and I will not attend to see performances or meet "celebs". I will use this conference as a tool to boost my career. There will be a variety of people that I could network with. So to say, I will meet a producer. I will let him/her know that I am a journalist and I would to conduct an interview with them. BOOM! I could also meet website owners that are seeking freelance journalists or maybe a program director that has inquired about me in the past may give me a job offer because I carry my brand in a professional way. When you are involved with conferences such as this one, you have to always keep your eyes and ears open to gain knowledge and work your networking magic!

Week 2 Exploration: Build Your Network

For this week's exploration, we had to outline and identify professional/ personal communities along with strategies to build our professional network. I not only listened communities that I am currently a member of, but also one's that could help me in the future with my career. You can locate the PDF of the PowerPoint Presentation below. I hope you all enjoy.


Week 2 Exploration: Build Your Network

Week 1 Project: A Tailored Resume

After viewing Steve Harris' "Designing a Resume" tutorial on Lynda.com, I will say that my resume is a traditional resume with a touch of modern. I say this because my resume is full of information, but it gets straight to the point of who I am and what i have accomplished. I also feel that this resume would be perfect for the position that I would apply for.  Here is a link to my resume and here is also a link to the "On-Air Talent" position at a radio station in Hollywood, FL. 

Week 1 Practice: Cover Letter

For this week's practice, my classmates and I were asked to make a cover letter that would cater to not only a professionally branded resume, but also for an open position of our choice. I chose an "On-Air Talent" position at a radio station in Hollywood, FL. Here is a link to my cover letter and here is also a link to the open position.