Lock Have University of Pennsylvania Communications Media Student Employment Reports

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View comments by some of our graduates as far back as 1982 and as recent as 2003

View a list of jobs taken by the Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania Communication Media graduates

View a description of job titles that graduates of our Communication Media major are qualified for

Spring 2003 graduates:

Of 40 graduates, none reported still seeking employment.

Three went on to graduate school.

Spring 2002 graduates:

Of 26 graduates, only one reported still seeking employment.

Two went on to graduate school

Selection of positions taken by 2002 and 2003 graduates

Below you can find some selected comments by Communication Media graduates

Comments from Lou Alberse, class of 1982

I have worked in the newspaper industry, specifically The News Tribune in New Jersey. I also have held a few marketing positions for private companies, writing and designing promotional materials. That led me to the ad agency arena. After working for two agencies, I decided to start my own.

Five years ago, SolidOak Communications was born (www.solidoakcomm.com). I am the President and Creative Director.

SolidOak is a full-service ad agency based in Kinderhook, NY. Although my Web site is a continual work in progress, you can get a look at creative efforts (print, radio, tv, outdoor, Web and more) produced in recent times. SolidOak's clients include financial institutions, ILuvNY tourism, theatre groups, artists and museums, etc.

Comments from Randy Rohrbaugh, class of 2002

I've accepted a job at WHTM ABC 27 in Harrisburg. I've also changed my focus in the journalism field. When I was hired at WMDT in Salisbury, MD, I was hired as a producer. A little over a year ago, I was given the chance to learn photojournalism. I LOVED IT!!! and stuck with it. I was hired at WHTM as a photojournalist and am eager to continue my career.

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Employment examples of  Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
Communication Media graduates

Below is listed a small sample of where our Communication Media graduates are employed.  You can scroll down this page to see them.

Note: Not all of the jobs listed below are in the area of the mass media. We feel that all of our graduates' jobs, whether or not in the media, represent an affirmation of our program. We are pleased to see employers in the automobile, airline, and the computer industries, for example, hire our graduates. The hiring of our students in a wide variety of industries says to us that the journalism skills our students learn are respected by employers in many areas. Among those skills that we would suspect are important to all employers are the writing, thinking, interviewing, researching, computer, and speaking skills that all of our journalism and mass communication students acquire.

    One graduate was offered a full ride at the University of Illinois to enter the master's program in advertising (a program rate number one by U.S. News), but accepted instead an offer to take a masters in advertising at the University of Texas because Texas offers a creative track.  Other students earned masters' degrees in advertising and public relations at Syracuse University and the University of Tennessee; in journalism at Connecticut.  One earned a doctorate at Ohio State University.

    A December 1999 grad said in a recent e-mail that she started as a assistant producer at ABC 27 news in Harrisburg and in a few months was promoted to associate producer of the morning news.

       One graduate wrote a book that has been extensively reviewed by the media in the New York City area.  It's called Watering Hole: The Colorful History of Booze, Sex and Death at a New Jersey Tavern. You can purchase it from Amazon.com for $17.50

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 COMPANY NAME: ESPN 2

POSITION: Commentator

COMPANY NAME: The Brunswick Beacon

POSITION: Sports Editor

COMPANY NAME: Community Courier--West Chester

POSITION: Editor

COMPANY NAME: WJET-TV

POSITION: Assignment Editor

COMPANY NAME: New Republic Newspaper

POSITION: Reporter

COMPANY NAME: Lancaster Newspaper

POSITION: Advertising

COMPANY NAME: Widener University

POSITION: Public Relations Director

COMPANY NAME: The Pocono Record

POSITION: Reporter

COMPANY NAME: Backpacker Magazine

POSITION: Associate Editor

COMPANY NAME: WGAL-TV, Lancaster

POSITION: Producer

COMPANY NAME: Pinkertons

POSITION: Investigator

COMPANY NAME: WHOT-FM

POSITION: Disc Jockey

COMPANY NAME: Wolf-TV Fox 38

POSITION: Producer/Editor

COMPANY NAME: Shamokin Area Community. Hospital

POSITION: Public Relations Coordinator

COMPANY NAME: Engle Printing & Publishing

POSITION: Feature Writer and Photographer

COMPANY NAME: Dick Jones Communications

POSITION: News Bureau Manager

COMPANY NAME: Northeast Times

POSITION: Sports Writer

COMPANY NAME: Fayetteville, N.C., Observer

POSITION: Metro Editor

COMPANY NAME: Mr. Magazine

POSITION: Managing Editor

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 COMPANY NAME: Cognex Computers

POSITION: Director of Public Relations

COMPANY NAME: Ames national headquarters

POSITION: Public Relations and advertising

COMPANY NAME: Greater Baltimore Board of Realtors

POSITION: Editor, Real Estate News

COMPANY NAME: WHTM TV

POSITION: Production Assistant

COMPANY NAME: The Patriot News

POSITION: Copy Editor

COMPANY NAME: TV 40 (W40ak)

POSITION: Producer Of Morning Talk Show

COMPANY NAME: Greater Media Newspapers

POSITION: Copy Editor and Paginator

COMPANY NAME: Frostberg State University

POSITION: Assistant Sports Information Director

COMPANY NAME: WLAK-FM

POSITION: Program Director

COMPANY NAME: Norwescap

POSITION: Development Director

COMPANY NAME: National Kitchen & Bath Association

POSITION: Communications Coordinator

COMPANY NAME: The Evening Times

POSITION: Journalist

COMPANY NAME: WHTM-TV Station

POSITION: News Reporter

COMPANY NAME: The Daily Times

POSITION: Sports Writer

COMPANY NAME: FCF Public Relations, Inc.

POSITION: Junior Account Executive

COMPANY NAME: WHUN-WLAK Radio Station

POSITION: Client Representative

COMPANY NAME: WQCM-FM

POSITION: Air Personality

COMPANY NAME: WILK Radio Station

POSITION: Anchor Newswoman

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Introduction to sports journalism

 According to ESPN sports journalism is a $265 billion industry. Media related to the sports field is booming, encompassing print and electronic journalism. Sports news is available 24 hours a day through more than 12,000 radio stations, 1,600 television stations 11,000 cable systems and newspapers and magazines of all sizes. Entry is through internships or low-level jobs, but advancement is swift for the talented.

 Sports journalists cover the news in sports for all kinds of print and electronic media outlets. Coverage ranges from game reports to analysis to feature articles. Recent growth in the Internet--with sites like ESPN.com--and broader sports coverage have significantly expanded opportunities, though internships are usually a must to break into this field.

 Sample of some sports journalism jobs listed on the internet

 Sports editor: Internet company developing media centric local web sites with TV stations. Manage the daily content function of the web sites, plan and direct local affiliate coverage, supervise editorial staff, and manage the design and conceptualization of sports content with an emphasis on prep sports content and features.

 Sports producer: TV station. Responsibilities include assembling sportscasts including preparing visuals, writing stories, teases, promos and coordinating live coverage of news events. Provide assistance to news producer in control room and participate in selection and development of stories. 1-3 years experience as TV newscast Associate Producer, Producer or Writer required. Must be detail oriented, well organized, and possess excellent written, verbal and technical skills.

 Assistant Athletics Director For Media And Public Relations. The assistant athletics director for media and public relations is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive public relations and communications plan for the Division of Athletics and Recreation. Essential duties include: directing public relations, media relations, sports information, radio and television productions, and feature stories in print and electronic media.

 Sports Director (on-air Position). This is an on-air position, and a great opportunity at a strong station. We have a news team of 30 people, new DVC Pro Cameras, portable laptop editors, three live trucks, state of the art weather equipment, and do almost 20 hours of news, weather and sports a week. We do Friday night high school football and basket shows. We're looking for someone with a strong sports background who is great on-air, and who can shoot and edit.

 Sports Reporter: Newspaper is seeking a motivated self-starter for an entry-level sports-news position. Two days a week will be spent covering sporting events, writing sports news and features, and laying out sports pages. Three days a week will be devoted to spot news, outdoors, features, hard news and a variety of other newsroom tasks. The successful applicant must be willing to develop skills in all aspects of the newsroom and do whatever it takes to produce an award-winning newspaper.

 Sports Information Graduate Assistant:  University athletic department. Serve as the primary sports contact for one or two Olympic sports to be determined and assist in all activities of the sports information support for other sports.

 Sports Communications Intern. A university is accepting applications for an intern in the Sports Communications Office. Bachelor's degree with emphasis in public relations, communications, or related field. Assist with all aspects of sports information for an 18-sport intercollegiate program with primary responsibility for women's soccer, women's gymnastics and baseball.

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