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| Photo by Anthony LaPenna |
| School of Journalism Ambassadors recently visited news organizations in Chicago. |
The Journalism Ambassadors are a group of 25 friendly and outgoing juniors and seniors who represent and promote the school at a variety of functions. Ambassadors are eager to share their experiences in journalism with prospective students, alumni and friends of the program.
During Welcome Week, Ambassadors serve on panels and answer questions for incoming journalism students. When well-known media professionals such as Michele Norris or Anna Quindlen come as part of the Speaker Series, the Ambassadors welcome them to IU.
Another perk for Ambassadors is the networking road trip to meet journalism alumni and shadow them on their jobs. Each year, the Ambassadors travel to Chicago to visit media outlets such as the Chicago Tribune, the Sun-Times, Chicago magazine and NBC5, and public relations agencies Hill & Knowlton, Fleishman-Hillard and Edelman.
Ambassadors must be full-time students who have been admitted to the School of Journalism. They host at least eight events per school year. Applicants submit a class schedule, a resume and a cover letter explaining why he or she is the ideal candidate to represent the School of Journalism. Early in the fall semester, Ambassadors attend a team-building session and learn about the School of Journalism.
To apply:
- Applications will be available each spring.