UIowa SJMC Podcast

This week's guest is Tracy Meginnis, the University of Iowa Student Publications Coordinator. Tracy supports the different publications in a variety of ways be it mentorship, inquiries about the editorial process, printing support and more.

This special episode’s guest is SJMC Professional Advisory Board Member Carla Keppler LaPorta. She is the Associate Communications Director at Humana. In this bonus episode we discuss meaningful undergraduate experiences, how to reach out to experts professionally and more!

This week on the SJMC Podcast, DITV Director Kayla Smith and Coach Angie Looney join us to talk all things DITV, spotlight the amazing student work being created, and celebrate the success of the One Day for Iowa broadcast!

Professor Erin Jordan joins this weeks SJMC Podcast to talk about her undergraduate experience and early career as a journalist!

In this episode of the SJMC Podcast, producer and engineer Jake Mayer interviewed SJMC alum Katina Zentz. Katina is a photojournalist at the San Antonio Express-News. In this bonus episode we discuss best practices for undergraduate photographers, her favorite project that she’s worked on and more!

Host Jordan Luebchow and Professor Ty Rushing talk about his undergrad and early career life, including his journey to Iowa City.Stay until the end to watch a new trivia mini-game, "Prove You're the Professor," where Ty has to answer challenging journalism questions!

This week on the SJMC Podcast we hosted Assistant Professor Alex Scott!Alex helped us create a snapshot in our minds of what the path of a photojournalist can be. Alex's research explores the political, economic, and aesthetic currents that influence photojournalism practice.

SJMC Podcast producer and engineer Jake Mayer interviewed SJMC alum Ricky Brandt. Ricky Brandt is the director of integrated brand marketing for Moen and House of Rohl at Fortune Brands Innovations. In this special episode they discussed entry level work at advertising agency, what makes you stand out in an interview and more. Thank you for listening.

This week on the SJMC Podcast we hosted Associate Professor of Instruction Kevin Ripka!Kevin gave us an inside-look at his undergrad experience and his early career life and how he came to be at the University. Kevin specializes in visual communication, interactive design, and data visualization.

This week's podcast special guest is Megan Klein; the president of the Society of Professional Journalists at Iowa! SPJ just started a new chapter at UIowa, give it a listen to learn more!

This week we are joined by Professor Brett Johnson to talk about the 1 semester hour course: Media Law Experience! In this course, students get to take a trip to Washington DC as well as meet professionals in the industry!

Professor Kylah Hedding and PRSSA president Sam Peterson talk about PRSSA at the University of Iowa!

This week we are joined by visiting associate Professor Ashley Loup! Ashley's research interests include sports and memory, public art, fashion, and sports statuary.

This week's guest is assistant professor of instruction Tommy Bobbitt! Tune in to hear him and Jordan discuss fanbase behavior, entertainment sports and more!

Our new host and producer Jordan Luebchow sat down with Professor Jamil Marques to talk about his inspirations, The Global Media Studies Working Group, and his interest in “de-westernization.” Jamil also talks about what makes writing stand out and advice for journalism students!

This week's SJMC Podcast guest is Academic Advisor Anna Newnum! Tune in to hear her and Kennedy discuss all things advising, courses, and even advice for first year students!

This week we were joined by Michelle Sillman and Erin Goss, the leads of the Iowa Summer Journalism Workshop! They discuss the ins and outs of the workshop and even give advice for students participating this year!

This week on the SJMC Podcast host, Kennedy Lein, was joined by professor, Ty Rushing! Ty reflected on his first-year teaching at SJMC and offered professional advice for students!

This week's episode is UIowa SJMC Professional Advisory Board President, Carla Keppler, and Vice President, John Tieszen! Tune in to hear the specifics of the PAB and professional advice from the members!

The day has finally come! You can now access our One Day for Iowa live podcast episode with Director, Melissa Tully, and Host, Kennedy Lein, on audio channels! This podcast delves into One Day of Iowa, why it is important for our students, and so much more!

This week we were joined by Jenifer Vick from the Non-Profit Leadership Certificate Program. Jenifer discusses with host, Kennedy Lein, what job opportunities a non-profit certificate can lead to, the important work students are involved in, and certain generalities of the certificate. She also offers advice for students going into the non-profit world in the future.

Host Kennedy Lein sat down with SJMC professor, Adam Kempenaar who is celebrating 20 years of co-hosing the podcast FIlmspotting. He remembers back to pivotal times for this podcast, memorable guests and films, and so much more! They also discuss the first ever Filmspotting Festival that takes place February 28-March 1 in Chicago.

Host Kennedy Lein and Professor Drehs discuss his course, The Chicago Media Experience, his 20+ years at ESPN as a feature writer, and advice for the graduating college students looking for careers.

Host Kennedy Lein sat down with Joanna Krajewski, Director of the Master's In Strategic Communication program, to discuss the brand new U2G program offered to undergraduate students! Joanna discusses what a master's in strategic communication is, why it is beneficial, and the ins and outs of the program.

SJMC students Max Willis and Kennedy Lein discuss the roles and responsibilities of being marketing interns for the school.

Guests, Zoe Bentler and Jennifer Sterling from the Association of Women in Sports Media, discuss the importance of this national organization, stereotypes around women in sports media, and also tackle advice for young students wishing to pursue a career in sports media!

This week producer/host Kennedy Lein and senior Josh Rihner discuss the role and responsibilities of Peer Mentors in SJMC! Check it out!

This week producer/host Kennedy Lein and vice chair of the Student Advisory Board Emily Delgado answered questions from the faculty in this week's podcast! Give it a listen!

Producer and host Kennedy Lein sat down with Zealous founder and executive editor Abby Wedemeyer to discuss what goes into creating and publishing a magazine.

We're back! Kennedy Lein sat down with professor of practice Jeff Grisamore and Adler Agency executive director Lily Stence to talk about the new class/opportunity for students!