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Journalism Ambassador Program
Serving as a Journalism Ambassador might be one of the smartest moves you can make as a journalism student. Here's your chance to develop the confidence and skills vital to your future success while representing the Missouri School of Journalism to prospective students and their parents, to alumni and distinguished guests.
Requirements for Selection
- You must have been enrolled in the School for at least three consecutive semesters and applied to your emphasis area in the journalism school. You must also be able to serve three semesters; the first semester is for training. You will not be eligible if you are going on a Study Abroad program in the fall following the training semester.
- You must have a strong GPA.
- Dedication to group and time commitment.
- Sincere desire to represent the J-School.
- Effective speaking ability.
- Ability to make a positive first impression and serve as role models.
- Ability to adapt to a variety of situations.
- Cross-section of J-School (sequence, ethnicity, gender).
- Ability to work well with others, as well as to serve as leaders.
- Knowledge of the University.
- Representation of broad geographic areas.
Purposes of the J-School Ambassadors
- Relay positive and factual information to prospective students.
- Represent the School of Journalism at various events coordinated through the Office of Admissions, J-School, or the office of the Dean.
Goals of the J-School Ambassadors
- Accurately inform prospective students and parents about the School of Journalism and the "Missouri Method."
- Answer questions as accurately and completely as possible.
- Personalize the J-School by making campus visitors feel welcome, comfortable, and positive by demonstrating sincerity, enthusiasm, credibility, interest, and helpfulness.
Ambassador Activities
- Providing standard J-School tours and attend occasional special events for prospective students, their parents, alumni and distinguished guests.
- Attending occasional meetings.
- Representing the J-School at out-of town events in St. Louis and Kansas City.
- Enjoying special fun events.
Ambassador Training
Your first semester will be spent shadowing current ambassadors and preparing for the kinds of questions and situations you might face. You'll help train new ambassadors in subsequent semesters. All ambassadors receive a handbook as part of their orientation and will receive a T-shirt, name badge and business cards the first semester as an active ambassador.
You will receive $10 for every hour worked as an active ambassador. This total is paid at the end of each semester and is deposited into your student account. If you don't owe student charges you will receive the full amount of your stipend.
How to Apply
If you're interested in being a Journalism Ambassador, please fill out an application. Forms are available in 120 Neff Hall and also available as a downloadable PDF. Deadline for applications is January 31; no exceptions. Please turn in to Billie Dukes in 120 Neff Hall. Interviews will be held the following week. An interview schedule will be posted in 120 Neff for sign up; date and location to be determined. All eligible applicants will receive this information via e-mail.
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