Location: United States
Sally Renaud Turner
What do you do? I teach print journalism at Eastern Illinois University, including History of American Journalism, inspired by Dr. Taft’s History and Principles of Journalism class. I also advise the yearbook and direct the Illinois Journalism Education Association and the Eastern Illinois High School Press Association. How did you get your job? I had … Continued
Seymour Topping
If journalists write the first draft of history, as has been claimed, it is a draft dictated by war. Centuries of “journalists,” from ancient historians such as Herodotus to modern 20th century reporters, have documented the rise and fall of civilizations marked by winners and losers of war. Their stories have shaped the historical eras … Continued
Richard Telthorst
Describe your place of employment and what do you do? Missouri Telecommunications Industry Association is a trade association that represents the telecommunications industry. We address telecommunication issues with the state legislature and the state regulatory commission. We also organize educational conferences for our members and participate in trade shows. In my line of work, I … Continued
Rebecca Taylor
What do you do? I am the associate creative director at Kochan & Company Advertising Agency. How did you get your job? Through networking. It’s a very powerful tool! And having a strong portfolio is essential. What is the best professional lesson you learned at the J-School? You can find inspiration anywhere and everywhere. Experience, … Continued
Suzanne Struglinski
What do you do? I connect reporters with the right experts at NRDC to talk about anything from the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico to the latest news out of the White House or Congress to how best to recycle old catalogs and magazines and practically every other environmental topic you can think … Continued
Sandi Orent Strother
What do you do? I am the executive director for the Veterinary Cancer Society, an international association comprised of veterinary oncologists, technicians, students, residents and interns. My responsibilities include planning, organizing and preparing for any association conferences around the world as well as managing our international membership. How did you get your job? I worked … Continued
Kathryn Stroppel
What do you do? As director of communications and alumni relations in the College of Public Health and Human Sciences at OSU, I’m responsible for creating and managing the day-to-day and strategic communications of the college to increase public and private awareness, build relations with external stakeholders, increase financial support of the college’s mission and … Continued
Judy Anderson Stiles
What do you do? As general manager, I am responsible for coordinating and overseeing operations of the television station. My responsibilities range from managerial ones to working closely with programming, production and representing the station in the community. I also host produce and host a weekly news/interview television program, which I have been doing for … Continued
Sonja Steptoe
What is the best professional lesson you learned at the J-School? Even though I planned to work in news editorial after school, I was in the advertising/PR sequence and had to sell classifieds for the Missourian. That coursework opened my eyes to the business side of journalism and the crucial role it plays in the … Continued
Pat Spence
What do you do? I direct and advise the Department of Student Publications at Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas. The job includes purview over the university’s twice-weekly, independent student newspaper and its online presence, and its yearbook. I also teach a course on advanced newswriting and special projects in SFA’s Department of Global … Continued