If you are a student who wants to get more involved, whether that be as a radio DJ or in an advertising club–The School of Journalism and New Media has something for you! Check out our student organizations who are currently looking for people to join their team:
The Ambassadors
The Ambassadors are a great way to be of service to the SOJNM and also provide excellent networking opportunities not just with our own faculty but also with any guests the school may host.
Rebel Radio is looking for talented on-air personalities to serve as DJs and News/Sports Reporters for Rebel Radio…one of the few high-powered, commercial, student-run radio stations in the country.
The campus newspaper, The Daily Mississippian, is hiring news reporters, arts and culture reporters
and sports reporters. Positions are PAID! Application deadline: Sept. 9
NewsWatch is the student-led broadcast at Ole Miss. They are currently hiring correspondents, news anchors, and sports anchors/correspondents.
Positions are PAID!
Applications open until Sept. 3
UM Ad Club
The UM Ad Club, led by IMC professor Chris Sparks, is dedicated to teaching students about best advertising practices and techniques. UM Ad Club will get to hear from industry professionals and learn from their experiences AND get hands-on mini-projects to grow your portfolio and practice collaboration.
Perks include:
- Education and Professional Development
- Scholarship Elegibility
- Be Part of the American Advertising Federation (AAF)
- Join the Executive Board!
The Ole Miss Yearbook is currently looking for someone to fill the following positions:
Photo Editor-The photography editor is responsible for the quality and content of all editorial photographs printed in the yearbook and on the website. The photo editor has the opportunity to take photos at sporting events (Ole Miss football, basketball, baseball games, etc.) as well as opportunities to produce photojournalism projects. The photo editor is responsible for ensuring that all editorial photos are of the highest quality possible before they are published. This position will also take full responsibility for the management of photos in uploading them to the yearbook server to be placed on the website and in the book.
Online Editor– Work closely with editor-in-chief in branding and creating content for the website. Manage online staff to produce regular content.
These are both paid positions.
If you are interested, please contact Maggie Culver, Editor In Chief, via email at ‘theolemisseditor@gmail.com’ or via text (205) 919-8893.
Ole Miss SND
The Ole Miss chapter of the Society of News Design meets monthly, discussing all things graphic design. Meetings consist of design tutorials, like magazine layouts, invitations, and resumes, as well as meeting and learning from the industry’s best. This organization is for everyone, no matter your graphic design experience.
Ole Miss AMA
Ole Miss American Marketing Association is the student chapter of the national American Marketing Association. It provides students the opportunity to get involved, network with peers, and learn from communications and marketing professionals. It’s more than just a great résumé builder. From LinkedIn workshops to national competitions, this organization helps students gain insight into industry and careers.
The Public Relations Association of Mississippi consists of approximately 600 public relations professionals from advertising and public relations agencies, corporations, nonprofit organizations, government, education, industries and others. PRAM is a source of expertise and inspiration, and a forum for networking with public relations practitioners throughout the state and the region. PRAM also:
• Sponsors annual workshops and conferences
• Organizes the annual PRism Awards
• Fosters greater knowledge of the public relations field
• Supports the public relations code of ethics
