Next Generation Leaders

#37 Next Generation Leaders: Q&A with Julia Mueller

nextgenleaderssojc@gmail.com (Julia Mueller, Damian Radcliffe) — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 02:41:32 +0000

Next Generation Leaders celebrates the achievements of young alumni of the University of Oregon's School of Journalism and Communication. In this episode, we talked to Julia Mueller, a political reporter and journalist who has contributed to several publications around the country. Mueller received her Bachelor's degree at the University of Oregon before attending Northwestern University's Medill School's Masters Program, where she specialized in politics, policy, and foreign affairs. Julia detailed her day-to-day responsibilities, including covering breaking news and enterprise stories, and emphasized the importance of social media in her work. She shared insights on maintaining objectivity, managing personal information, the value of networking and attending grad school, and discussed the fulfillment she gets from uncovering significant stories in her work.

Find Julia Mueller Online
LinkedIn

X/Twitter

Muck Rack

Website

White House Correspondence Association

Show Notes
01:24: Introduction
03:56: A day in the life at The Hill
06:01: Balancing Enterprise and Breaking News
7:19: The role of social media in modern journalism
11:09: Personal privacy ub the digital age
13:52: Grad school considerations
15:29: Personal biases and social media
19:27: Day to day and workplace environment
20:46: Working at the White House

22:23: Advice for early career journalists
24:13: Fulfilling work
25:58: Skills and mindsets to develop outside of school

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#36 Next Generation Leaders: Q&A with Connor Kwiecien

nextgenleaderssojc@gmail.com (Connor Kwiecien, Damian Radcliffe) — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Next Generation Leaders celebrates the achievements of young alumni of the University of Oregon's School of Journalism and Communication. In this episode, we talked to Connor Kwiecien who was a news director at KWVA and a reporter at the Daily Emerald during his time at the University of Oregon. Connor graduated from the SOJC in 2018 and landed an internship at Oregon Public Broadcasting right out of college. He now runs a podcast studo in Brooklyn, NY. He highlighted the importance of clear podcast concepts, technical setup like RSS feeds, and cover art, and emphasized the value of genuine curiosity and building relationships. Connor shared insights on overcoming challenges, such as discoverability and managing guest dynamics, and advised on the significance of niche audiences and video integration. He also stressed the importance of networking and transferable skills in the audio industry.

Find Connor Kwiecien Online:

My Friend's Basement

Personal Website

Instagram

Show Notes
00:52: Guest Introduction

06:05: Advice for Podcast Rookies

11:43: Difficulties of making a profit in podcasting

16:55: How to make interviewees comfortable

18:38: Pre-interview process

21:49: Comedian and podcasting skills crossover

25:37: Importance of having the right equipment

28:08: Handling tense and uncomfortable situations

31:01: Landing the OPB Internship

34:12: Setting your podcast apart from the rest

36:41: Final Thoughts

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#35 Next Generation Leaders: Q&A with Tara Mendenhall

nextgenleaderssojc@gmail.com (Tara Mendenhall, Damian Radcliffe) — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 21:15:17 +0000

Next Generation Leaders celebrates the achievements of young alumni of the University of Oregon's School of Journalism and Communication. In this episode, we talked to Tara Mendenhall, who graduated from the University of Oregon's SOJC in 2020. Tara is now the morning show co-host at U93 in South Bend, Indiana and she shared her long post-grad journey to landing her current role. Tara emphasized the importance of networking, adaptability, and reliability. She discussed her transition from the West Coast to the Midwest, the challenges of maintaining energy for early morning shows, and the necessity of understanding and adapting to different audiences. Tara also highlighted the significance of creating a strong demo reel and balancing public persona with personal life, especially in a smaller market.

Find Tara Mendenhall Online:

Facebook

Instagram

U93

Show Notes
01:10: Guest Introduction

01:50: Tara's Career Journey

12:02: Networking Experiences

19:20: Daily Schedule and avoiding News Burnout

23:50: On-air vs everyday personality

26:12: Stories of making mistakes and how to remedy them

30:22: Catering to a conservative audience

32:51: Being energizedearly in the morning

34:55: Demo Reel Advice

36:53: Balance between public and private life

40:02: What do you wish you knew as a student

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#34 Next Generation Leaders: Q&A with Allison Barr

nextgenleaderssojc@gmail.com (Allison Barr, Damian Radcliffe) — Tue, 1 Jul 2025 15:52:57 +0000

About Our Guest

Allison Barr is a visual journalist and social media producer from Portland, Oregon. She is passionate about arts & culture, and social issue stories.

She is currently a photographer, videographer and social media producer for The Oregonian. Before working at The Oregonian, she did freelance photojournalism for The Willamette Week, The Columbian and Street Roots. She served as the Editor-in-Chief for the University of Oregon's "Align" magazine for two years before graduating in 2020.

Find Allison Barr Online:

Website

Instagram

The Oregonian

Show Notes
00:07: Guest Introduction

01:17: Allison's background in photography and freelancing

04:08: Building and maintaining a strong personal brand

6:52: Allison's proudest project

8:25: Creating niche content while making money

11:20: Balancing a schedule as a freelancer

12:42: How photography projects come about

14:22: Advice for future freelancers and social media producers

16:07: How much work comes from networking vs. clients

17:22: Balancing personal projects vs. commercial work

19:08: How to manage when struggling with a lack of ideas

20:20: More on Allison's social media management experience

21:42 The importance of video for social media work

23:05 Experiencing and fighting burnout

24:47: Wrap-up

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#33 Next Generation Leaders: Q&A with Destiny Moore

nextgenleaderssojc@gmail.com (Destiny Moore, Damian Radcliffe) — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 01:22:48 +0000

Next Generation Leaders celebrates the achievements of young alumni of the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication. In this episode, we talked to Destiny Moore, a 2019 graduate of the University of Oregon's journalism masters program. She discussed her career journey from journalism to corporate communications at the Weir Group. She highlighted her role as a global communication specialist, which involves strategic communications, employee engagement, and social media management. Destiny emphasized the importance of understanding brand values, audience segmentation, and platform-specific strategies. She shared her experience of applying for 87 jobs before securing her current role, stressing the need for resilience and adaptability, and also touched on the use of AI in her work and the importance of balancing personal and professional life online.

Find Destiny Moore Online

Show Notes

1:08 Introduction

2:49 Experience at UO

6:01 Position at WEIR ESCO

16:00 Social Media Tips & Tricks

22:50 Career Advice

28:09 Transition from Journalism to Global Communciations

31:38 Job Search Struggles

35:15 Utilization of AI

38:38 Important Takeaways

41:27 Masters Program Thoughts

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#32 Next Generation Leaders: Q&A with Marc Grandi

nextgenleaderssojc@gmail.com (Marc Grandi, Damian Radcliffe) — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 17:55:27 +0000

Next Generation Leaders celebrates the achievements of young alumni of the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication. In this episode, we talk to Marc Grandi a technical producer and talkshow host at 95.7 The Game in San Francisco covering the Golden State Warriors, San Francisco 49ers, and the San Francisco Giants. Marc began his career at the University of Oregon's student radio station broadcasting and producing Oregon football, softball, volleyball and other high school sports. Directly out of college, he became the sports director at KLGA/KLGZ, a radio station in Algona, Iowa, covering high school sports in the area, before eventually landing his job at 95.7 The Game in San Francisco. Marc discusses his experiences at the SOJC and KWVA, his packed schedule during crossover athletic season, and the passion that's required to make it in sports journalism.

Find Marc Grandi Online:

Website

Instagram

Show Notes:

1:53 Introduction

5:48 Journey since Graduation

10:40 Time Management

13:04 Developing Technical Skills at the SOJC

15:57 Transition from Play-by-Play to Talkshow Host

19:33 49ers & Warriors Talkshow Differences

24:26 Landing Out of College

30:28 Important Personality Traits

35:03 What You Wish You Knew as a Student

39:07 Bay Area Sports Teams Predictions

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#31 Next Generation Leaders: Q&A with Alec Cowan

nextgenleaderssojc@gmail.com (Next Generation Leaders Podcast) — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 20:10:15 +0000

Next Generation Leaders celebrates the achievements of young alumni of the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication. In this episode, we talk to Alec Cowan '18, a radio and Podcast Producer based in Seattle who works for NPR member station KUOW. Originally from Grand Junction, Colorado, Alec graduated with an English degree from the University of Oregon and has since worked as a Snowden intern at KLCC, interned at NPR headquarters, and produced a six-episode documentary series on uranium mining that garnered 100,000 listens and was featured by Apple Podcasts.

In this conversation, Alec discusses his journey from founding the podcast desk at the Daily Emerald to his current role as Senior Podcast Producer at KUOW, offering insights into the evolving podcast landscape, the importance of creating passion projects, and practical advice for breaking into audio journalism.

Find Alec online:
LinkedIn

https://www.aleccowan.com/

Show notes:

0:00 Introduction and career overview
2:58 Career journey since graduation and new senior producer role
4:32 What inspired pursuit of audio journalism career
6:53 The resilience of audio as a medium
7:27 Staying updated with technology and audio journalism trends
10:50 Advice for aspiring audio journalists
12:52 Experience hiring interns and working with newcomers
15:57 Case study: Uranium mining documentary project
18:44 Monetization challenges and audience reach
21:11 Using journalism to explore personal stories
23:09 Finding your path in audio production
26:40 Learning on the job vs. prior experience
28:39 Podcast discovery and industry challenges

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#30 Next Generation Leaders: Q&A with Nathan Stevens

nextgenleaderssojc@gmail.com (Next Generation Leaders Podcast) — Wed, 29 May 2024 14:33:26 +0000

Next Generation Leaders celebrates the achievements of young alumni of the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication. In this episode, we talk to Nathan Stevens '16, the Communications Specialist at the Briscoe Center for American History in Austin, Texas, and Editor in Chief of the Woodhouse. In his role at the Briscoe Center, he combines his affinity for journalistic writing and editing with his knowledge of audio storytelling and podcast production that he gained in his time at the SOJC. During his time as an undergrad, he got his start with music journalism at KWVA 88.1 FM, the student radio station of the University of Oregon.

Find Nathan Stevens online:
Nathan's LinkedIn

The Woodhouse

Show notes:

0:46 Intro/career post-graduation

2:56 Communications Director position at the Briscoe Center

3:50 What tools from your time at the UO have you used throughout your professional career?

4:45 Thoughts on the current journalism landscape

7:13 How do you navigate some of the issues within the journalism world?

8:58 Navigating increasingly specific reporting

10:25 Role of Generative Al in the journalism world

12:52 An exploitative workplace and maintaining mental health

17:28 Collaboration and "objectivity" in journalism

19:43 How do you find a role that works for you?

23:03 How do we improve the condition of journalism?

24:18 What work do you do now that sparks joy for you?

26:15 Thank yous/outro

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#29 Next Generation Leaders: Q&A with Kira Hoffelmeyer

nextgenleaderssojc@gmail.com (Next Generation Leaders Podcast) — Fri, 10 May 2024 16:01:35 +0000

Next Generation Leaders celebrates the achievements of young alumni of the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication. In this episode, we talk to Kira Hoffelmeyer '16, the Assistant News Director at KSL News Radio in Salt Lake City, and a Digital Consultant for Emerald Media Group. Kira tells us about her experiences at the SOJC, her Snowden Internship at KLCC, and what it's like managing a live radio news team.

Find Kira Hoffelmeyer online:

KSL News Radio Author Page

Kira's LinkedIn

Kira's X

Show Notes:
0:34 Intro & career path post-grad

2:17 Snowden Internship experience

4:01 What methods does KSL use for engaging a variety of audiences?

8:22 How do you approach selecting news stories for coverage, considering your variety of audiences?

15:09 How does KSL give back to its community of listeners?

18:55 As an SOJC alum, what advice do you have for current students?

21:02 Wrap-up and thank yous

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#28 Next Generation Leaders: Q&A with Melanie Henshaw (Mvskoke)

nextgenleaderssojc@gmail.com (Damian Radcliffe) — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 22:09:15 +0000

Next Generation Leaders celebrates the achievements of young alumni of the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication. In this episode we talk to Melanie Henshaw (Mvskoke) '22, Indigenous Affairs reporter at Street Roots, an alt weekly street paper in Portland, Oregon. In that role she reports on tribal sovereignty, ecological destruction, climate change, social justice, and other topics. Before joining Street Roots, she was a fellow for NewsBreak, and prior to that was the desk editor and a multimedia producer for the Daily Emerald.

Find Melanie Henshaw Online:
Street Roots Author Page
Muck Rack Author Page
Daily Emerald Author Page

Show Notes:
0:01: Show introduction
0:37: Guest introduction
01:14: What is Street Roots?
03:30: Melanie's educational background
04:51: Why Melanie chose the indigenous affairs beat
05:54: How journalism has failed indigenous communities
08:31: Using social media as a journalist
10:07: Protecting your peace and privacy online
13:42: Can and should non-indigenous reporters report on indigenous affairs?
17:39: Takeaways from working at a college paper
19:38: Transitioning from multimedia storytelling to writing
22:03: Avoiding getting pigeonholed as a journalist based on background or ethnicity
25:36: Why Melanie chose to move to Portland
27:07: Job search advice
29:23: Knowing your worth and negotiating for better pay and benefits
33:54: What employers are looking for in prospective hires
35:41: More job search advice
38:22: Show wrap-up

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#27 Next Generation Leaders: Q&A with Sierra McClain

nextgenleaderssojc@gmail.com (Damian Radcliffe) — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 16:07:03 +0000

Next Generation Leaders celebrates the achievements of young alumni of the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication. In this episode we talk to Sierra McClain '19, News Reporter at The Capital Press in Salem. Her beat covers agriculture, including international trade, policy, business, economics, the environment, rural communities, food and wine, science, energy, labor, other issues in California, Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. She also covers national and international issues related to agriculture.

Find Sierra McClain Online:
Twitter
Linkedin
Website
Capital Press Author Page

Show Notes:
0:01: Show introduction
0:29: Guest introduction
3:56: Educational history
5:49: Writing about agriculture
6:45: Behind-the-scenes takeaways - land acquisition series
16:00: “Its always ‘no’ if you don’t ask”
16:57: Why business and rural journalism matter
23:10: Why talking to people is critical as a journalist
28:51: Getting all sides on controversial topics
32:14: Staying connected to the region
33:54: Working with big data
35:54: Working on stories without prior knowledge of the topic
38:53: Choosing between breaking news and a reporting beat
42:30: Using press releases and tips
49:32: Information leaks
50:27: Snowden internship experience
52:57: Poynter-Koch Media and Journalism Fellowship
54:49: Professional development opportunities

#26 Next Generation Leaders: Q&A with Cam Derby

nextgenleaderssojc@gmail.com (Damian Radcliffe) — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 01:16:46 +0000

Next Generation Leaders celebrates the achievements of young alumni of the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication. In this episode we talk to Cam Derby '18, sports director for KEZI 9 News in Eugene, covering the Oregon Ducks, Oregon State Beavers, and local sports teams. He previously was a sports anchor and reporter for KDRV-TV in Medford.

Find Cam Derby Online:
Instagram
LinkedIn
Twitter
KEZI 9 Bio Page

Show Notes:
0:02: Show introduction
0:27: Guest introduction
0:49: Differentiating yourself in a saturated field (sports journalism)
2:37: Maintaining a public persona
4:28: Developing on-camera skills
5:46: Choosing a news station to work at
6:53: Working behind the camera
8:23: Average work day
10:22: Translating journalism education into career
11:23: Covering breaking news
14:37: Developing beat-specific knowledge
15:32: Reporting on non-traditional sports stories
20:09: Building relationships with players and coaches
22:34: How do you find stories locally when there’s not a ton going on
23:58: Developing a reporter voice on camera
25:07: Putting on a performance for the camera
26:06: Letting go of perfectionism and learning on the job
29:15: Staying grounded
34:14: Vetting the credibility of sources
36:54: Working with advertisers
39:37: Choosing which station to work for
41:46: Wrap-up

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#25 Next Generation Leaders: Q&A with Renata Geraldo

nextgenleaderssojc@gmail.com (Damian Radcliffe) — Sat, 7 Jan 2023 00:30:33 +0000

Next Generation Leaders celebrates the achievements of young alumni of the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication. In this episode we talk to Renata Geraldo '20, Business Reporter for the Seattle Times. Her previous roles include reporting positions at The Sacramento Business Journal and internships at The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg.

Find Renata Geraldo Online:
Twitter
Linkedin
Seattle Times Author Page

Show Notes
0:04: Show and guest introduction
2:29: What it's like to work at the Seattle Times
4:10: Why Renata took her job / why she focuses on Starbucks
4:27: How Renata got her foot in the door
8:49: Staying in touch with her network
11:14: Balancing different types of assignments
13:49: Building relationships with sources
17:09: Renata's favorite and least favorite parts of her job
19:07: Dealing with requests for corrections from PR flaks
21:02: How stories are prepped for publishing at The Seattle Times
24:24: Writing headlines
25:48: Most challenging part of the job
27:12: Preparing for difficult interviews
29:35: Story that hits home for Renata
33:14: Why Renata chose business as her beat
36:49: Show wrap-up

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Show Notes:
0:04: Show introduction
0:29: Guest introduction
2:24: The Seattle Times business desk and newsroom culture
4:32: Why Renata took this job
6:27: Maintaining a good relationship with your editor and professional network
11:40: Balancing workload when working on multiple stories
14:01: Navigating red tape as a journalist
17:21: Favorite and least favorite parts of the job
21:24: Handling requests for corrections
23:19: Publishing workflows
31:35: Most memorable stories
36:00: Why Renata went into business reporting?
39:36: Show conclusion

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#24 Next Generation Leaders: Q&A with Marin Stuart

nextgenleaderssojc@gmail.com (Damian Radcliffe) — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 22:49:16 +0000

Next Generation Leaders celebrates the achievements of young alumni of the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication. In this episode we talk to Marin Stuart '21, marketing content coordinator for the city of Eugene and freelance visual storyteller. Prior to joining the city of Eugene, she was a videographer and photographer for the University of Oregon office of Student Services and Enrollment Management.

Marin shared a presentation during this recording. You can download her presentation deck here.

Find Marin Stuart Online:
Twitter
LinkedIn
Instagram
Website

Show Notes:
0:04: Show introduction
0:17: Guest introduction
0:47: Background
6:12: Things Marin loves about having a journalism education
10:14: More background
16:14 Five tips for emerging media professionals
20:01: Marketing campaigns versus stories
20:58: Overcoming barriers to picking up a camera and taking photos
22:08: Juggling side hustle projects with work
23:34: Working in the public sector
24:14: Preparing to go full-time freelance
25:32: Future plans
26:37: Prioritizing mental health
27:58: Would she have studied something different if she could go back in time?
29:38: How to make the most of out senior year
30:56: Establishing a freelance business
37:02: Maintaining a current portfolio website
38:43: Do language barriers pose a problem for international students? (Marin says no)
39:36: Show wrap-up

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#23 Next Generation Leaders: Q&A with Becky Hoag

nextgenleaderssojc@gmail.com (Damian Radcliffe) — Tue, 6 Dec 2022 23:55:05 +0000

Next Generation Leaders celebrates the achievements of young alumni of the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication. In this episode we talk to Becky Hoag '19, climate YouTuber and podcaster who hosts Beckisphere Climate Corner and the Climate Recap Podcast. She was previously a science writer for DeVine Consulting, Inc.

Find Becky Hoag Online:
Twitter
Linkedin
Twitch
YouTube Channel
The Climate Recap Podcast
Facebook
Patreon
Website

Show Notes:
0:02: Show introduction and guest introduction
0:51: Educational and career background
4:49: Preferred communication platforms
7:29: Being authentic online
9:09: Make science understandable for the public
11:37: Research workflow
13:37: Collaborating with other content creators
14:42: What a typical workday looks like
17:01: Why Becky decided to do this full-time
19:40: Dealing with trolls on social media
20:58: Getting political versus neutral reporting
24:12: Advantages of YouTube as a platform
28:50: Objectivity in journalism
31:21: What inspired Becky to report on climate change
33:57: Tips for starting a YouTube channel or podcast
35:51: Show wrap-up

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#22 Next Generation Leaders: Q&A with Elle Meyers

nextgenleaderssojc@gmail.com (Damian Radcliffe) — Tue, 6 Dec 2022 23:54:08 +0000

Next Generation Leaders celebrates the achievements of young alumni of the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication. In this episode we talk to Elle Meyers '18, senior reporter and anchor for Fox 47 (WYSM) in Lansing, Michigan. She anchors Fox 47's evening newscasts and is the lead reporter covering state and local district politics. Prior to that, she was a Congressional Reporter for the Courier Newsroom in Washington, D.C.

During this Q&A session, Elle presented on using social media as a journalist. You can view her presentation here.

Find Elle Meyers Online:
Twitter
Linkedin
Fox 47 News Bio Page

Show Notes:
00:03: Show introduction and guest introduction
0:40: Using social media as a journalist
4:37: Establishing a professional page on Facebook
7:08: The differences between using Twitter and Facebook to find sources and leads
10:28: Facing public criticism
11:19: Using Instagram as a journalist
15:10 Average work day as a broadcast journalist
17:09: Deciding when to have a presence on social media
18:35 Writing for a teleprompter versus writing for print
22:06: Field reporting
26:21: Calling oneself a video or multimedia journalist
27:59: Dealing with “photobombing” and trolls when filming in the field
30:51: Working for one of the local major news companies
32:55: Reporting during storm conditions
34:06: Elle breaks down her love of hot sauce
34:49: Finding your voice as a reporter
37:45: Advice for those starting out
39:26: Show wrap-up

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#21 Next Generation Leaders: Q&A with Sierra Gamelgaard

nextgenleaderssojc@gmail.com (Next Generation Leaders Podcast) — Tue, 8 Mar 2022 06:46:14 +0000

Next Generation Leaders celebrates the achievements of young alumni of the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication.In this episode we talk to Sierra Gamelgaard '16, Corporate Communications Manager at Reddit, Inc.

Find Sierra Online:
LinkedIn
Twitter

Show Notes: Coming soon!

Episode Transcript: Coming soon!

#20 Next Generation Leaders: Q&A with Andy Tsubasa Field

nextgenleaderssojc@gmail.com (Next Generation Leaders Podcast) — Sun, 6 Mar 2022 06:43:53 +0000

Next Generation Leaders celebrates the achievements of young alumni of the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication.In this episode we talk to Andy Tsubasa Field '18, Kansas State Capitol Reporter for the Associated Press.

Find Andy Online:
LinkedIn
Muck Rack Profile

Show Notes: Coming soon!

Episode Transcript: Coming soon!

#19 Next Generation Leaders: Q&A with Sutton Raphael

nextgenleaderssojc@gmail.com (Next Generation Leaders Podcast) — Sun, 6 Mar 2022 06:25:40 +0000

Next Generation Leaders celebrates the achievements of young alumni of the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication.In this episode we talk to Sutton Raphael '16, a documentary director and filmmaker based in New York City who has worked with NBC and numerous brands, including Nike.

Find Sutton Online:
Website
LinkedIn
Twitter

Show Notes: Coming soon!

Episode Transcript: Coming soon!

#18 Next Generation Leaders: Q&A with Lily Gordon

nextgenleaderssojc@gmail.com (Next Generation Leaders Podcast) — Sun, 6 Mar 2022 06:14:28 +0000

Next Generation Leaders celebrates the achievements of young alumni of the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication. In this episode we talk to Lily Gordon '19, Public Relations Manager at Coursera, a leading massive open online course provider.

Find Lily Online:
LinkedIn
Twitter

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Episode Transcript: Coming soon!

#17 Next Generation Leaders: Q&A with Tran Nguyen

nextgenleaderssojc@gmail.com (Next Generation Leaders Podcast) — Sun, 6 Mar 2022 06:07:57 +0000

Next Generation Leaders celebrates the achievements of young alumni of the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication.In this episode we talk to Tran Nguyen '21, who recently graduated with her Master's degree in journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia and now works as a data reporter for San Jose Spotlight, a nonprofit digital news source for the city of San Jose, California.

Find Tran Online:
LinkedIn

Show Notes: Coming soon!

Episode Transcript: Coming soon!

#16 Next Generation Leaders: Q&A with Bailee Mulder

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 04:06:03 +0000

Next Generation Leaders celebrates the achievements of young alumni of the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication. In this episode we talk to Bailee Mulder '18, an account executive for bread & Butter, a public relations firm in Nashville, Tennessee.

Bailee Mulder graduated with a BA in journalism in 2018 from the University of Oregon. As a student she was a news reporter and anchor for DuckTV, the SOJC's student-managed live television channel, and was an account executive for Allen Hall Public Relations, a student-run public relations agency. She interned in public relations roles at the FOOD for Lane County food bank and Richmond Public Relations, and was also a news intern for KEZI 9 News. Before joining bread & Butter as an Account Executive she was a public relations coordinator for The Bradford Group, which later merged with The Dalton Agency.

In this podcast, recorded in spring 2021, Bailee talks about how she got her start in public relations and shares advice for aspiring PR executives.

Find Emerson online:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/baileemulder
Twitter: https://twitter.com/baileemulder

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#15 Next Generation Leaders: Q&A with Chiann Nobrega

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 03:16:18 +0000

Next Generation Leaders celebrates the achievements of young alumni of the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication. In this episode we talk to Chiann Nobrega '19, morning news reporter for KEZI 9 News in Eugene, Oregon.

in 2019, Chiann Nobrega received her BA in journalism and Public Relations from the University of Oregon; the following year, she received a Master's degree in broadcast and digital journalism with an emphasis on sports communication from Syracuse University. As a UO student, she interned in production roles at Pac-12 Networks, the University of Oregon Athletic Department, and the Oregon Sports Network. In the summer of 2018 she studied abroad at the University of London, where she took classes in sports journalism and politics in the UK. She was also a member of the UO's Warsaw Sports Business Club. As a club member, she directed multimedia for the Warsaw Hoopfest, a day-long, student-run basketball camp for 5th-8th graders held at Matthew Knight Arena that was organized by the club.

In this podcast, recorded in spring 2021, Chiann shares how she made the transition from interning to reporting for a TV news station.

Find Chiann online:
Website: https://chiannnobrega.squarespace.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiann-nobrega-146054116
Twitter: https://twitter.com/chiann_nobrega

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#14 Next Generation Leaders: Q&A with Jessie Rae Price

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 01:59:21 +0000

Next Generation Leaders celebrates the achievements of young alumni of the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication. In this episode we talk to Jessie Rae Price '18, production assistant at E! Networks and author of Every Day with Jessie Rae, a lifestyle blog.

Jessie Rae Price received her BA in journalism from the SOJC in 2018, focusing on broadcast journalism. She was a producer and reporter for DuckTV, the SOJC's student-managed news and entertainment show, and interned at KOIN-TV in Portland. After graduating she became a producer at iHeart Radio, where she created social media video content for Z100 New York, one of New York's most popular music stations. Today she is a production assistant for E! Networks, a role that involves collaborating with E!'s social media team to create video content that engages the network's 18 million Instagram followers. Jessie Rae is also the founder of the blog Every Day with Jessie Rae, which she uses as a creative outlet and means to inspire young people to find their authentic selves.

In this podcast, recorded in spring 2021, Jessie Rae talks about being a content creator, host, and producing IG video content for one of the world's largest entertainment news networks.

Find Jessie Rae online:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessie-price
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessieraeprice/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jessieraeprice
SOJC alumni profile: https://journalism.uoregon.edu/alumni-profile-jessie-rae-price-18-production-assistant-e-news-social-media-team

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#13 Next Generation Leaders: Q&A with Jonathan Booker

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 01:38:17 +0000

Next Generation Leaders celebrates the achievements of young alumni of the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication. In this episode we talk to Jonathan Booker '17, a sports and lifestyle photographer working in Los Angeles, California.

Jonathan Booker graduated in 2017 from the SOJC with a BA in journalism. As a student we was a Freelance Production Assistant at Pac-12 Networks, and later began working as a freelance sports photographer and videographer with College Level Athletics. He also took photographs for the Oregon News Lab, a live-television course and program offered by the SOJC.

As a photographer based in LA, He has worked with big-name brands and clients, including G-Star Raw Jeans, Jaden Smith, and Tyler Cole.

In this podcast, recorded in spring 2021, Jonathan describes how he built his business and professional reputation as a freelance photographer, and what it's like to work on high-profile projects.

Find Jonathan online:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanvbooker
Website: http://www.jonathanvbooker.com

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#12 Next Generation Leaders: Q&A with Kaylee Domzalski

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 23:58:37 +0000

Next Generation Leaders celebrates the achievements of young alumni of the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication. In this episode we talk to Kaylee Domzalski '18, video producer for Education Week, a leader in US K-12 news.

Kaylee Domzalski graduated with a BA in journalism and political science in 2018 from the SOJC. There she participated in student-run publications such as Ethos, Flux, and the Emerald as a photographer and multimedia producer and produced photography for her alma mater. Upon graduation, she interned at Oregon Public Broadcasting and Slate before joining NPR as an intern and then news Assistant. She later returned to OPB as a video producer before joining Education Week in her current role.

In this podcast, recorded in spring 2021, Kaylee describes her career journey from student to intern to producer, and what it's like to work in radio and video.

Find Kaylee online:
Education Week: https://www.edweek.org/by/kaylee-domzalski
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylee-domzalski-8a9369b7
Website: http://www.kayleedomzalski.com/

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#11 Next Generation Leaders: Q&A with Emerson Malone

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 20:14:22 +0000

Next Generation Leaders celebrates the achievements of young alumni of the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication. In this episode we talk to Emerson Malone '17, copy editor for BuzzFeed News.

Emerson Malone graduated with a BA in journalism in 2017 from the SOJC, where he was an active participant in student groups and extracurricular activities. He was already knee-deep in journalism before arriving at the SOJC, having been Editor-in-Chief for The Channels, the news site of Santa Barbara City College. As a University of Oregon student he was the Podcast Editor and Arts & Culture Editor of the Daily Emerald, the University of Oregon's media group, and a communications assistant for the University of Oregon School of Architecture and Allied Arts (since renamed to the College of Design). He was also the Sound Effects Artist and photographer for Fred Crafts' Radio Redux, a theater company that produces radio plays, and served as a research fellow for the University of Oregon UNESCO Crossings Institute for Conflict-Sensitive Reporting and Intercultural Dialogue. Shortly after graduation, Emerson began his new job as a Copy Editor for BuzzFeed News in Los Angeles, California, where he's been ever since.

In this podcast, recorded in spring 2021, Emerson describes the steps he took to land a copy editing role at one of the largest internet media companies in the United States.

Find Emerson online:
BuzzFeed: https://www.buzzfeed.com/emersonmalone
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emerson-malone-3573a0117
Twitter: https://twitter.com/allmalone

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#10 Next Generation Leaders: Q&A with Asia Alvarez Zeller

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 19:47:56 +0000

Next Generation Leaders celebrates the achievements of young alumni of the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication. In this episode we talk to Asia Alvarez Zeller '19, former Education Reporter for the Lake Oswego Review, now a copywriter for Vacasa, an international vacation rental company based in Portland, Oregon.

Alvarez Zeller graduated from the SOJC in 2019 with a BA in journalism. While a student, she completed a communications internship at Agape Families, a nonprofit that provides stability to families impacted by incarceration, and subsequently took on reporting internships at the Eugene Weekly and McMinnville News-Register. During the pandemic, she started a monthly newsletter called "I've Been Meaning To Tell You" centered on themes of every day life as a means to connect with others.

In this podcast, recorded in spring 2021, she shares how she went from a student studying journalism to a professional writer and reporter.

Find Asia online:
Website: https://www.asiazeller.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asia-alvarez-zeller
Twitter: https://twitter.com/alvarezzeller

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#9 Next Generation Leaders: Q&A with Maggie Vanoni

Fri, 14 May 2021 00:30:20 +0000

Next Generation Leaders celebrates the achievements of young alumni of the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication. In this episode we talk to Maggie Vanoni (2019), a sports reporter for Hearst Connecticut Media Group.

Vanoni graduated from the SOJC in 2019 with a degree in journalism. As a student she completed numerous reporting internships and joined student groups such as the UO Track Bureau, the Society for Professional Journalists, and the Association for Women in Sports Media. Her work has been published in The Washington Post, The Seattle Times, The OC Register, The Knoxville News Sentinel and The Register-Guard.

In this podcast, recorded in summer 2020, she shares the steps she took to launch a successful career in sports journalism.

Find Maggie online:
Website: https://www.maggievanoni.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maggie-vanoni/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/maggie_vanoni

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#8 Next Generation Leaders: Q&A with Victoria Sanchez

Fri, 7 May 2021 16:58:21 +0000

Next Generation Leaders celebrates the achievements of young alumni of the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication. In this episode we Zoom with Victoria Sanchez, a 2019 SOJC graduate with a BA in journalism. Sanchez wears many hats in her role as communications coordinator for the University of Oregon, a job she transitioned into during the COVID-19 pandemic. Before joining her alma mater, she was a content writer for technology startup Nulia and a freelance writer for Eugene Magazine. Here Sanchez shares her experiences about her work at Nulia and as a freelancer, and navigating both of these during a pandemic.

Find Victoria online:
Website: https://www.victoriasanchez.space/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-sanchez-294a92121
Twitter: https://twitter.com/VicSanchez1212

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#7 Next Generation Leaders: Q&A with Isabella Garcia

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 22:17:39 +0000

Next Generation Leaders celebrates the achievements of young alumni of the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication. Speaking to us today is Isabella Garcia, a freelance solutions journalism reporter for YES! Media.

Prior to her graduation in 2019 from the University of Oregon with a journalism degree and a minor in computer information technology, Garcia worked for the University of Oregon’s Robert D. Clark Honors College communications department as a writer and web editor. As a student she also completed a science communications internship with a UO marine biology lab. During her internship she produced audio-visual content about a 10-day coastal research excursion that lab staff participated in. She later joined the SOJC's award-winning Flux Magazine as a staff writer, and also redesigned the magazine's website.

In this podcast Garcia discusses how she became interested in solutions journalism and reflects on her experiences what is still a relatively new field in the world of reporting.

Find Isabela Garcia online:
Website: https://isabellagarcia.website/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabella-garcia-profile/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/isabellaaliciaa

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#6 Next Generation Leaders: Q&A with Polly Irungu

Fri, 5 Feb 2021 04:15:28 +0000

Next Generation Leaders celebrates the achievements of young alumni of the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication. On Zoom with us today is 2017 journalism graduate Polly Irungu, Digital Content Editor at New York Public Radio and founder of Black Women Photographers.

Polly Irungu is a photographer, digital editor, and multimedia journalist. At New York Public Radio (WYNC) she is responsible for managing social media for WNYC and PRX’s ‘The Takeaway’, a national NPR show with over 2 million listeners. In 2020, Irungu founded Black Women Photographers, a global community and online database of Black women photographers. Since the launch of her organization, she has raised more than $13,000 for the Black Women Photographers Relief Fund, built a global directory, and collaborated with VSCO's #BlackJoyMatters campaign.

As a photographer, Irungu's work has been featured in such publications as Refinery29, NPR, The Washington Post, BuzzFeed, CNN, HuffPost, OkayPlayer, OkayAfrica, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, and the University of Oregon.

Her work and school have taken her many places. She began her life in her hometown of Nairobi, Kenya and has since traveled to Topeka, Kansas, Eugene, Oregon, Washington, D.C., and now Brooklyn, New York.

In this episode Irungu shares her journey, why she decided to found Black Women Photographers, and what she hopes will come out of her advocacy work.

Find Polly Irungu online:
Website: https://www.pollyirungu.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pollyirungu
Twitter: https://twitter.com/pollyirungu

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#5 Next Generation Leaders: Q&A with Jonathan Rifkind

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 20:30:55 +0000

Next Generation Leaders celebrates the achievements of young alumni of the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication. In this episode we are joined by Jonathan Rifkind, a sports broadcaster who wears many hats.

Rifkind is the Associate Director of Broadcasting of California Interscholastic Federation - San Diego Section and State Playoffs, and Director of Content Partnerships and Asset Distribution and Football Recruiting Analyst for Clemson Sports Talk.

Rifkind graduated from the SOJC in 2019 with a degree in journalism. In this podcast he shares his journey from student journalist to professional broadcaster.

Find Jonathan online:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-rifkind-a9096a104
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JonathanRifkind

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#4 Next Generation Leaders: Q&A with Jaycie Schenone And Emily Harris

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 07:35:26 +0000

Next Generation Leaders celebrates the achievements of young alumni of the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication. In this episode we talk with Jaycie Schenone, Project Coordinator for ESPN Films and ESPN+, and Emily Harris, a designer for Health Magazine.

Schenone and Harris both graduated from the SOJC in 2019 with degrees in journalism. In this podcast they discuss what it's like to live and work in New York City, the importance of finding mentors, and what their different roles entail.

Find Jaycie online:
Website:https://www.jaycieschenone.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaycie-schenone-61780b111/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaycie_schenone
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaycieschenone/?hl=en

Find Emily online:
Website: https://www.emilymadelynharris.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-harris-9577b7155/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/_emharris

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#3 Next Generation Leaders: Q&A with Samantha Matsumoto and Meerah Powell

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 01:45:32 +0000

Next Generation Leaders celebrates the achievements of young alumni of the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication. This episode features colleagues Samantha Matsumoto and Meerah Powell, who work at Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) in reporting and producing roles. Here the pair discuss careers in audio and radio storytelling and what led them to OPB.

Matsumoto is a producer for OPB’s daily talk show, “Think Out Loud.” Previously she worked as a breaking news reporter at The Oregonian. Matsumoto graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism from the SOJC in 2016.

Powell is a general assignment reporter at OPB. Prior to that she published stories in The Eugene Weekly. Powell graduated from the SOJC in 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism.

Find Samantha online:
OPB Author Page: https://www.opb.org/author/samantha-matsumoto/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-matsumoto-2693a075/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/samanthamatsu

Find Meerah online:
Website: http://meerahpowell.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meerahpowell
Twitter: https://twitter.com/meerahpowell

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#2 Next Generation Leaders: Q&A with Billy Manggala

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 01:28:45 +0000

Next Generation Leaders celebrates the achievements of young alumni of the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication. Joining us in this episode is Billy Manggala, a social media expert and copywriter for Polartec, a B2B textile company that supplies advanced fabrics to apparel brands like Patagonia, Columbia, and other big name outdoor and streetwear brands. Manggala graduated from the SOJC in 2018 with bachelor’s degrees in journalism, advertising, and cinema studies. In this episode he describes being drawn to Portland by an exciting job offer after being let go from Airbnb during the pandemic.

Find Billy online:
Website: www.billymanggala.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billy-manggala-216473a8
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlmBilly

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#1 Next Generation Leaders: Q&A with Anna Glavash

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 01:07:56 +0000

Next Generation Leaders celebrates the achievements of young alumni of the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication. This episode features Anna Glavash, who graduated from the SOJC’s journalism master’s program in 2018. Glavash produces multimedia communications for the Office of the Provost at the University of Oregon. Previously she was the food, drink, and dining reporter for the Register Guard in Eugene. In this podcast Glavash discusses her transition from being a reporter to working at her alma mater.

Find Anna online:
Website: https://annaglavash.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/anna-glavash
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlavashMiller

Show Notes:
0:01: Show and guest Intro
0:59: Guest Anna Glavish describes her background  2:52: Working during the pandemic
5:26: Working as a reporter at the Eugene Register-Guard
8:45: Transitioning from a master’s program to a reporting job
12:00: Job advice for students 14:00: Freedom at work
15:13: Remote visual journalism 18:38: Social video web tools 20:00: Remote collaboration
22:00: Working for a GateHouse Media-owned company
26:00: Creating news packages
30:20: Finding journalism after undergrad
33: What she wishes she had known when she was a student
35:00: Outro