NAHJ Student Summits

NAHJ Student Summits are designed to help you unlock your potential, market yourself effectively and gain valuable insights to secure internships or job opportunities.

Our summit programming is curated with emerging journalists’ needs in mind, helping to develop essential skills and allowing them to connect with industry leaders.

Orlando Summit Schedule

8:30 a.m.

Welcome and Opening Remarks

9:00 a.m.

Landing That First Job (Plenary)

10:00 a.m.

From Resume to Offer: Mastering the Job Search Game
Latinos in the Sports World
Freelancing 101: Building a Side Career in Journalism

11:00 a.m.

What If I Don’t Want to Do News?
New Media / Covering Your Campus Beat
Tourism, Thrills & Telling the Story: Journalism in Orlando’s Theme Park Capital / Covering the Experience: Theme Parks, Travel & Audience Engagement

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Chat and Chew Lunch Plenary

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Career Fair

Hear from Industry Experts

Build your career path

At an NAHJ Student Summit, you can expect a dynamic and empowering experience designed to help you advance your journalism career. The event offers invaluable networking opportunities, connecting you with industry professionals, recruiters and fellow student journalists. Through workshops, panels and hands-on training, you’ll sharpen your storytelling skills that will help you take the next step in your career.