SPJ Madison to host ‘Speed Networking’ event next week

MADISON — The Madison chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists is hosting its second “Speed Networking” event for journalism students from 7-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 8.

The event, sponsored by the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, will be in 2195 Vilas Hall at UW-Madison (821 University Ave.) and will include one-on-one sessions with editors, newsroom leaders and reporters from the Madison area.

During the event, students will have the opportunity to participate in three 10-minute sessions with journalism professionals, as well as network with other editors, reporters and students during a pizza dinner.

Participating students are asked to bring their resumes, clips and questions about the internship and job hunt process.

Interested students can register here: https://bit.ly/2OkX8uT.

Contact organizer Breann Schossow with any questions: [email protected]

Below is a list of editors and reporters who are attending:

1. Dylan Brogan – Staff Writer, Isthmus

2. Judith Davidoff – Editor, Isthmus

3. Ed Reams – News Director, WKOW

4. Emily Shullaw – Designer, Lee Enterprises

5. Molly Stentz – News Director, WORT-FM

6. Rob Thomas – Features Editor, Capital Times

7. Marisa Wojcik – Reporter, Wisconsin Public Television

And the following is a list of SPJ Madison members who will also be onsite to talk with students:

1. Breann Schossow – Producer, Wisconsin Public Radio

2. Hayley Sperling – Engagement Editor, Wiscontext

3. Victoria Davis – Full-time freelancer, Isthmus, Capital Times and Wisconsin Life