Break with a Pro

Friday, 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.

Break with a Pro is a career exploration event that offers tailored, small-group discussion sessions with journalism professionals in traditional and specialized areas. Media professionals share information about their work and backgrounds, providing students with an excellent opportunity to meet people working in a career field they are interested in.

Preregistration is required. The last day to sign-up is when online registration closes, or when capacity is reached, whichever comes first. Cost information can be found here.

What to expect:

The event will take place in two 45-minute sessions at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. in one large ballroom with approximately 25-30 round, numbered tables. One pro is assigned to each table.

Students who have preregistered are assigned a time slot (9 a.m. or 10 a.m.) and table number based on the career topic they have selected. A ticket will be provided in their adviser’s registration packet.

When the student arrives, they will show their ticket to the check-in desk staff and sit at their assigned table. Each table (1 pro & 9-12 students) will then engage in a small-group discussion related to the designated career area. Students are encouraged to prepare career-related questions.

Break with a Pro career categories:

Broadcast sports

Communications & marketing

Copy editing

Design & creative direction

Feature writing

Music, arts & culture reporting

News writing

Opinion writing

Photojournalism

Podcasting

Social media

Sports writing

TV news

Videography