Minutes from April 11, 2012 Meeting

CSUN Latino Journalists

Bake Sale April 17^th

-       10am to 2pm

Elections April 25^th

-       Chair

-       Vice president

-       Treasurer

-       Secretary

-       External chair

-       Internal chair

-       Activities

-       Blog editor

-       Social media

Anyone can run and must give a small presentation to the club.

Anyone can be nominated.

Dinner

-       Elected president organizes dinner at the end of the year

-       To be held the weekend before finals

iPad Raffle

-       New deadline: May 2

-       $50 = 10 tickets/$5

-       Diana, Julia, Brian, Paula, Jorge, Marisol, Daniel (already sold tickets)

Shirts

-       Raul Delgado, Virginia Bulacio, Julia Cooke, Gladys Barajas, Mey Lyn, Wendy Aguilar, Naomi Ogaldez, Yesica Lopez, Chris Ramos, Sabela Scalise, Sigourney Nuñez, Joanna Jacobo

-       All others who haven’t given Joanna the $8 must give their money to Sabela by next week!

-       Shirts will be ordered by the end of this week.

Workshops

-       Networking: April 18^th (During meeting)

-       Online writing: April 2^nd

Resume Review

-       April 25^th

Bowling night

-       TBA

 

SPJLA Conference Recap

Naomi and Yesica at the networking dinner on friday night

Written by Yesica Lopez and Naomi Ogaldez

SPJ’s conference was held this past Friday and Saturday where professional journalist from print, broadcast, and online came together. Various states were represented at the conference: California, Arizona, Hawaii, and Nevada.

It was a great experience getting to meet, network, and learn from different professionals in the field.

Dealing with trauma from the job, networking, and ethics, were some of the topics that were discussed in the conference.

On Saturday, Bob Butler, reporter in San Francisco at KCBS talked about the Do’s and Don’ts on getting a job in the journalism field. He emphasized how important it is to start networking with professionals in the field before graduating because having a journalism degree doesn’t mean you will have a job guaranteed.

Networking is key in being able to get into the doors of your dream job.

“Who you know can get you in the door. What you know will keep you there.” -Bob Butler

Also, you should try your best to learn multiple job skills such as editing, filming, photography, writing, and reporting to be able to stand out from the rest of the applicants for the job. Researching the company you wish to work for is a good start to getting to know whom the people in charge are and who you will need to contact for the job.

Yesica and Naomi with Bob Butler, Reporter at KCBS in San Francisco

In addition, he talked about how internships are an important step in networking and gaining experience. While your interning, try to meet as much people as possible and learn from them. He recommended staying in contact with the people you meet in the field. Have a mutual relationship; don’t only be asking for help and advice all the time.

These are just some pieces of advice that we learned at the conference. We hope to tell the members about our experience and tips we learned when we come back from spring break so they can also apply them as well.

 

 

 

 

 

Social Media Panel

We would like to thank Jarritos for sponsoring us in our Social Media Panel.

Written By: Naomi Ogaldez

Photo By: Yesica Lopez

Video By: Joanna Jacobo and Julia Cooke

Last Wednesday, CSUN Latino Journalist hosted a successful Social Media Panel in which they invited Social media and community editor from KPCC Kim Bui, USC Web Professor Robert Hernandez, NBC-LA Tech/Social Reporter Mekahlo Medina, and Stephen Chavez from Chavez Marketing and Communications. They discussed the advantages of having social media outlets, how to build a unique brand and about the impact of creating conversations with your audience.

During the event, many students tweeted tips under hashtags

Robert Hernandez, Paula Duran, Mekahlo Mediana, Brian De Los Santos, and Kim Bui

(#LatinoJournalists, #latism, and #socialmedia) that the panelists were saying. For those that were unable to attend the event, they used twitter to ask questions for the panelists and take part in the conversation.

Some tips given at the event were:

Robert Hernandez: Quality vs Quantity: You have to be 1st AND right. It is more important to be right then to be 1st and be wrong. Your reputation is valuable. You need to be credible for what you say.

Stephen Chavez: 30%-talk about yourself – 70% talk about things that relate to you and that may interest your audience. If you are talking only about yourself, you will bore your audience.

Kim Bui: In order to land a job in social media, you must not have typos and keep your accounts updated.

The event concluded with networking and more advice being given to the students.

We would like to thank everyone that attended and sponsored our social media panel on Wednesday! We would also like to thank the panelists that participated and helped make this event possible.  We really appreciate your time and your words of insight of social media that was spoken into our lives.

Members from the club with the guest speakers at the social media panel.

Social Media Matters: A talk with the experts

Are you trying to find a new way of using social media to your advantage for your career or just in general? If so, come out to CSUN this Wednesday, March 28,2012, from 7:00pm-9:00pm and support our next event called Social Media Matters: A talk with the experts. Keep in mind, this event is for people from all majors and ages. Take advantage of this great opportunity!

Professionals from NBC-LA, 89.3 KPCC, Chavez Marketing & Communications and USC will discuss the role of social media in the journalism, public relations and marketing worlds. Join us for a panel that will change your perspective on how to use social media to your advantage, build a unique brand and create conversations with your audience.

***Networking, free appetizers and refreshments, new skills***

HPRA, NAHJ and CCNMA members will be present.

The event will held in the Thousand Oaks Room, which is above the Grand Salon.

Here is the map of the location: http://usu.csun.edu/about/hoursmaps.php

Don’t stay behind, join the conversation at @CSUN_LJ #LatinoJournalists @HPRAusa

Also, please do not forget to RSVP in our Facebook event page.

Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/events/309473302453161/311055228961635/?ref=notif&notif_t=plan_mall_activity

OR send an e-mail to csunlatinojournalists@gmail.com to RSVP.

Thanks for all of your support! We hope to see you all there!!

Minutes: March 14, 2012

Social Media Panel: March 28, 2012

Location: TBA Time: 6:30-8pm.

HPRA will be coming to present.

Everyone should help promote this event. Let‘s try to make this big. (:

Brian- Finalize location, coordinate live streaming and sound logistics, send fliers to club members.

Jesus- will be the photographer and will post pictures in the blog.

Diana, Sabela & Yesica- will coordinate the drinks and light appetizers for panelists.

Fanny-Bring cups, napkins, plates

Daniel- Create name tags and parking passes for panelists

Noe- Setting up location with banners

Ruby-Send invitations to CCNMA

Julia & Joanna- Broadcast segment

Please send updates by Monday.

Twitter tag: #Latino journalists  :]

Facebook: tag CSUNLJ  :]

Future Volunteer Event!

Week of April 16

This event will be with HPRA & NAHJ

This is a networking event.

Be ready with business cards. (:

Please Volunteer! This will help get funds for UNITY=]

Minutes: March 07, 2012

Upcoming Social Events:

March 12, 2012: Margarita Monday Mixer @ 7pm @ Acapulco. Bring I.D. 21 and over.

(Fanny will coordinate this event)

-Invite Luis from NAHJ and Julio from CCNMA

-Brainstorm for end of the year social

-Mun2: Monday, March 12 (Contact Paula)

-UNITY: Please give $35 deposit by March 28 to Sabela & Yesica

(Make sure to register for NAHJ and CCNMA first)

Bios: 

-Sabela will submit the blog for this week

-Minutes will be added.

Internships & Scholarships:

-Tuesday March 13, 2012 Scholarship Workshop @ 11:30am Place: MZ 212

Apply for scholarships. Look for fliers!

-March 12: EOP Scholarships essay. Take advantage!

***Internships and scholarships will ONLY be sent to active members who attend club meetings and activities***

Tour Ideas:

Univision Tour (Paula & Yesica)

CNN en Espanol Tour (Paula & Diana)

LA Weekly (Brian & Jesus)

Fundraiser:

-Bake Sale: Please Donate bake goods (cookies, cupcakes, etc)

-Will be held Wednesday March 21. Set up will begin @ 10am.

*Noe & Brian will set up @ 10 am.

*Naomi, Sabela, & Diana will take over @ 11am

*Jesus and Daniel will clean up @ 2pm

-Ruby: Cake Pops

-Yesica: Cookies

-Sabela: Bake vegan goods

-Fanny: Cupcakes (approx. 20) & Capri-Sun

- Brian: will take care of money

-Diana & Yesica: Posters

Social Media Panel:

Scheduled for March 28 Time: 7 pm Place: TBA

-Brian will be in charge of fliers.

-Fliers will be distributed in Journalism classes.

-Ask Brenda for campus promotion –Noe: for Sundial

On the road to…UNITY Convention 2012!

Are you a student and part of NAHJ or CCNMA? Are you considering in going to the UNITY Convention this summer? Join us on Tuesdays in MZ 201 at 3:30 p.m. We will be discussing ideas, logistics and fundraising to get to Las Vegas! UNITY is the biggest journalism convention of the year. The major journalism organizations will be under one roof, talking about the future of the field, taking part of workshops and a coordinating a massive career fair! This is an opportunity you do not want to miss to network, network network! If you have any questions feel free to email us: csunlatinojournalists@gmail.com

CSUN LJ’s pre-holiday bash 2011

Sabella Marie, 2015, opened the doors to her home so we could bond and have a pre-holiday time with everyone. This was our first official social hosted by our secretary Marisol Gonzalez, 2012. The LJs wore their best attire as a black and white theme set the tone to the party. Delicious meals were catered by the members. Thanks to everyone who brought food. We definitely had a pre-holidy feast. The party was a success!

THE LJ LADIES. From the left: Belinda, Chriss, Marisol, Yesica, Sabella, Diana and Karla.

THE AMIGOS. (From left): Francisco, Charlie, Brian and Daniel.

Karla showing off her billiard’s skills.

Charlie and Brian smiling for the camera.

With total Matador spirit: red and black with a fighting edge.

Doesn’t that look good? Yumm… Brought to you by Diana (well Porto’s).

Photo is a bit blurry but what a great photo of the LJs!

Guys can be cheerleaders too at times . . .

10-26-11 CSUN_LJ Minutes

NOTE: TBA= To be announced
Internships

• Miami Herald- Oct. 31
• Pulliam Journalism Fellowship Nov. 1 (3 letters of recommendations)
• Star-Ledger New Jersey. Summer 2012 Internship
• Washington Post Nov. 1 (2 letters of recommendations)
• Boston Globe Nov. 1 (1 letter of recommendation optional)

Broadcast Journalism Reel pointers  (by Danielle Benavides)

• Reel is a clip presenting a broadcast journalist.
• Watch your timing: 3-6 min. First 8 secs are CRUCIAL!
• Appearance- clean & consistent on your reel.
• Watch for your Tone/Voice.
• Don’t bother with CDs.

Sneak Peek @ Resume workshop

• Focus
• Check your layout.
• Make sure you have white space.
• Accommodate to the news outlet
• NETWORK WITH EVERYONE YOU MEET

El Nuevo Sol

• Brain Storming.
• Diana and Charlie will work on the story of Obama and Education: Trying to reduce student loans.

News

• Next meeting we will meet via SKYPE with a Multimedia producer from Univision.
• Next Wednesday we will have our Resume Workshop @ 3pm Nov. 16. (Place TBA).
• Sabela will be presenting the proper way to use statistics on print and broadcast projects.
• Dec. 7 Social Meeting Panel.
• Next event to do volunteer work hours on Dec. (day TBA)

• Contact Paula for P.R. internships.
• Nov. 18 Univision Tour. 9am – 12pm.
• Ipod raffle. $5 each ticket. Each member must sell 10 tickets.

Oct. 5 minutes

Taco Sale update moved date to 10-7-11

Volunteer List

• Chriss
• Jorge
• Brian
• Meet at Matador Square @ 9:45am
• Thanks You note for the dad of the girl that is helping us.
• Juan Gonzalez Panel on Oct. 24 from 9am-10am @ Whittset Room.
  • Ruben Saenz is in charge of the flyer.
  • NALEOworkshop Sat. Oct. 15 11am-5pm El Monte
    • High School event @ CSUN Oct. 15 contact Jessica Retis @ jessicaretis@gmail.com
    • El Nuevo Sol- discussion of the topics being. Also tried to promote bloggers for the ENS. Noticias Iberoamericanas.
    • Social Event- PINZ day Oct. 14 @8pm
    • Communication Issues- Texting group will be assign to someone. Ruben Saenz is in charge of the minutes.