2. Welcome back LCs!
I hope that you had a restful
Spring Break and that you are
ready to finish the academic year
with a bang! I want to thank
Marissa Plascencia, the
newsletter editor, who has done a
great job producing the newsletter
this semester. We are less than
two months away from graduation
day, to those who are graduating I
want to encourage you to meet
with me and give me an update
on your job search. My priority is
to help you find your first job as a professional. I hope that most of you are able to join us at our
wrap-up celebration to help us send off the graduates with our appreciation and best wishes. It’s
been another great semester, the LCI continues to grow thanks to your active participation. This is
your community, make sure you get involved and that you seize all the opportunities that are
offered to you.
RECENT EVENTS
3. 25th Annual
Latina History
Day Conference
During ‘Woman’s History
Month’ an annual
conference is held on the
second Friday of March
to celebrate the Latina
culture and recognize the
achievements of Latinas
both historically and
presently. This
networking event is an
extraordinary opportunity
for LCs and over 1,000 other attendees. It offered the resources needed for their career
development and advice from other Latina professionals in a vast array of fields. The Hope
Conference was held at the Millennium Baltimore Hotel in Los Angeles this year. To find out more
about Latina History day click here!
“Attending the Hope conference was an unforgettable experience. I was able to learn and receive
tips and advice from professional aspiring successful Latinas. Most importantly after the
workshops I was able to speak to Alanna Rizzo the host & reporter for the Dodgers and further
receive helpful tips for my career as a reporter. I enjoyed every minute of each speaker. Especially
the fact that everyone has a unique and truly successful story. I learned so much from the event
that I am able to continue staying motivated in accomplishing my goals. The inspiration and drive
to reach my goals not only comes from within, but the positive motivational words I received at the
event. The most important advice I will take into consideration is to never give up and keep trying,
because sooner or later all the hard work and determination will be worth it in the end. I am driven
to be able to follow the foot steps of these successful Latina woman, and prove that I can make a
change in my community and society.”
-LC Bianca Hernandez
UPCOMING EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
Radio and Television News Association of Southern
California (RTNA) presents The State of the News Business
2016: Focus on Millennials
RTNA is a non-profit organization of professional journalists dedicated to providing a collegial
forum for discussion of relevant issues facing the broadcast news industry through special events.
The organization’s The Sate of the News Business 2016 will include panel members such as; V.P.
7 News Director of CBS2/KCAL9 Bill Dallman, Senior Editor of KPCC Radio Paul Glickman,
Millenial Influencer Chelsea Krost, USC Professor Judy Muller, and CBS KNX 1070 Moderator
Frank Mottek.
4. When: Wednesday, April 27th, 2016
Chinese dinner buffet reception: 6:00–7:00PM
Discussion: 7:00-8:30PM
Dessert Reception: 8:30-9:00PM
Where: Beverly Hills Public Library Auditorium
444 N. Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Parking: FREE
Admission and Dinner: $30 professional, $15 students
Advance RSVPs and online ticket purchase required at www.RTNA.org
NBCUniversal Page Program Information Session
5. Casanova Pendrill Summer 2016 Internship
Now accepting applications and resumes for the 2016 Summer Internship program at Casanova
Pendrill. They are offering paid internship opportunities in Account Management, Media and
Creative here in the Costa Mesa office.
Send your resume directly to: [Elizabeth.Carvajal@casanova.com]
6. National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) is hiring full-time
assistant
NHMC is looking for a qualified communications assistant who is eager to learn about
press/marketing/PR/social media, and has previous communications experience. The
responsibilities include, but are not limited to: uploading press related materials to NHMC website,
compiling media lists, and other duties as assigned or requested.
Location: Pasadena, CA
Pay Grade: $13.00-15.00/hour Commensurate with experience
To Apply: Email cover letter, resume, and list of three professional references to Brenda Rivas at
brivas@nhmc.org with “Comms Assistant Position” in the email subject line. No phone calls,
please.
Society of Professional Journalists Spring Conferences
SPJ Spring Conferences are learning and networking events for journalists, students, and
educators. This is a forum where you can enhance your knowledge from the experts in the
journalism industry who will discuss topics from how to improve writing skills to leveraging
technology in media. For more information on upcoming conferences near you click here.
Sinclair Broadcast Group Scholarship
The Sinclair Broadcast Diversity Scholarship Fund will provide financial support to college
students interested in broadcasting, journalism, and marketing with up to 10 scholarships of
$5,000 each this year to students from minority groups who need financial assistance to complete
their education.
Sinclair is excited to have the opportunity to provide students with a scholarship and look forward
to reviewing completed applications. Click here to apply!
Application Deadline: 11:59 ET on Friday, April 29.
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