ONA-U: Dedicated Workshop for Journalism Students + Young Professionals
Supported by TEGNA Foundation
Additional support from Loyola University New Orleans

All students and young professionals are welcome to join this free, pre-ONA19 event, hosted and organized by Loyola University New Orleans. No ONA19 badge is required, but RSVP is requested. This half day event includes lunch and networking, plus resume and portfolio reviews.

SCHEDULE:
12 p.m. to 12:50: Welcome and Lunch

1 to 1:50 p.m.: Session 1, Getting your freelance foot in the door.
Jen Larino, freelance writer based in New Orleans, will talk about how to land your first freelancing gigs, how to build a reputation as a reliable freelancer and how to conduct yourself professionally, especially during the editing process.

2 to 2:50 p.m.: Session 2, Managing trauma and trolls.
Michelle Hunter covers crime for The Times-Picayune. She will talk about how to manage stress on the job and how to deal with unsettling comments and emails regarding your professional work.

3 to 3:50 p.m.: Session 3, Very Local New Orleans, lessons from working on a start-up website.
Mary Staes from Very Local New Orleans will discuss the benefits of getting in on the ground floor of a new website.

4 to 4:50 p.m.: Session 4, Portfolio and resume building.
Sonya Duhe, director of the School of Communication and Design, and Jill Boatright from Loyola’s career development center, will showcase ways to boost your resumes and online portfolios.

This event is supported by TEGNA Foundation

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With support from Loyola University of New Orleans

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