KENT STATE UNIVERSITY TO CREATE THIRD FEATURE FILM, KICKSTARTER FUNDRAISER LAUNCHED

By Brandon Koziol

Kent State University Independent Films has the cameras ready to roll again to create its third feature film, “Hell at Heathridge.”

Written by former student Bryan Kelly, the terror-filled tale weaves the story of five young actors who reenact a grisly murder-suicide that occurred at Heathridge University 20 years ago. However, they come to realize it’s not just a simple reenactment. The students soon learn one thing – evil is real.

At this time, more than 50 aspiring filmmakers are tackling the groundwork for this movie in Associate Lecturer Traci E. Williams’ three-hour preproduction class. From working on teasers to casting talent, this is a real film production.

“I’m always trying to top the previous project,” Williams said. “And ‘Hell at Heathridge’ will do just that.”

For this project, Williams is teaming up with JMC Associate Professor David Smeltzer to give students a taste of the real-world film industry. With Williams’ experience working with Hollywood icons such as George Clooney and Denzel Washington, and Smeltzer’s experience creating the award-winning documentary “Lucy in Disguise,” they create a knowledge-packed team. Also bringing her 16 years of expertise in the TV and film industry, working on shows like “Charmed,” is senior Estee Hodge.

“Nobody else is doing this,” Hodge said. “Not even world renowned film schools.”

To prepare for the summer shoot, student directors Tyler Pina and Caroline Abbey are leading the preproduction phase. Pina and Abbey are working together with a large student crew to schedule, budget and cast the film to get ready for the shoot starting June 10 and ending August 3.

KSU Independent Films will then premiere the film in front of hundreds at a red-carpet event in 2013. Soon after, “Hell at Heathridge” will hit the international and national film festivals. The producers are also looking to secure a distribution deal for the movie.

“We’re totally revolutionizing the electronic media production program,” Pina said. “This is the biggest project of our lives.”

Williams is hoping to use the success of “Hell at Heathridge” as a platform to launch a film program at Kent State.

“My vision, my dream, is to one day have a full, functional sound stage here at Kent State,” she said.

Even without an official program, Williams and her students have all ready created two other feature films: “Breaking News,” a national award winner, and “Research: The Musical,” a musical comedy with original songs written and scored by students.

Williams and Smeltzer continue making films out of their dedication to give a whole range of students real-life working experience – even those students outside the electronic media production major.

“It doesn’t matter what your major is. I will find a use for you,” Williams said. “From accountants to fashion designers, anyone can join and help out.”

Everyone involved in this film project is truly dedicated, she said. Not only are they using this experience to help launch their careers, but they are making a name for Kent State University and filmmaking in Ohio as well.

For more information about the film or how you can donate, visit KSU Independent Films’ Kickstarter page at http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/92739116/hell-at-heathridge-a-feature-length-psychological or visit its website at 
http://kentstatefilms.wordpress.com.

COMMUNICATION STUDIES STUDENTS EARN POSITIONS IN UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT GOVERNMENT

After much campaigning, junior communication studies students Natalie Moses and Amish Patel have officially earned their positions in the Undergraduate Student Government (USG). Both students attribute their successful campaigns to their experiences in communication studies and their involvement on campus.

Moses is the new senator of the College of Communication and Information (CCI). She is majoring in applied communication with a double minor in media literacy and public relations. As senator of CCI, Moses’ job is to represent the voice of all CCI students. One of her many responsibilities is to keep scholarships objective and make sure all undergraduate students have equal opportunities through the student government. Moses felt that she is a good fit for this position because she is an effective communicator and can relate to any CCI student. “I have a good understanding of the overall interests of CCI,” said Moses.

Patel is now the executive director of USG. His position involves being the spokesperson for the students, acting as liaison between the university administration, Board of Trustees and the USG, creating programs and initiatives to enrich the lives of Kent State University students, and much more. Within in the past two years, he has held positions such as director of student involvement and director of communications.  Patel’s passion for Kent State is what drives his involvement with student government. “I want to give back to a school that has given me so much,” said Patel, “When I saw the opportunity to make things come full circle and further improve the university, I knew it was my time.”

Both Moses and Patel agree that their experiences within CCI have contributed to their campaign success. Moses felt that skills she learned in advertising, visual design and public relations helped her while putting together her campaign. “The High Impact Professional Speaking class really helped me to be a confident speaker,” she added. Moses also noted her experience studying abroad in London as significant to her campaigning. “Working closely with Michelle Ewing and Dr. Danielle Coombs gave me advertising and public relations insight that taught me how to campaign,” Moses said. Moses is also very involved in student media, which she said keeps her up to date on what is happening on campus.

Patel said that holding multiple positions for Phi Delta Theta fraternity is what started his involvement on Kent’s campus. “My involvement in my fraternity has given me countless real-world experience and it has provided an amazing platform to network with,” said Patel. He was further introduced to the Greek Community and various aspects of the university as a result. Patel has been involved with different organizations such as Focus on the Future, Black United Students, Distinguished Undergraduates and more. Patel said that the remarkable insight he gained about student life is what ultimately made him want to share his experience with the rest of Kent State.  “As a communication studies student, I knew I wanted to change how USG reached students and presented information,” said Patel.

Both Moses and Patel want Kent State students to be more aware of what is happening on their campus and encourage them to get more involved with student government. “As much as this can be a boring thing for students to hear about, current legislation really affects students and their ability to be successful students and future professionals,” said Patel. Moses suggested that students attend the public USG meetings every other Wednesday, at 5 p.m., in the Governance Chambers, to see what is currently happening and pitch their ideas. Moses wants students to know that USG “is not an unapproachable thing.”

Moses and Patel both stressed the significance of USG’s Student Allocations Funding opportunities as something for students to take advantage of. Students and organizations are able to request funds to go on conferences that pertain to their major. “This is an amazing way for students to get real world experience and network with professionals across the country,” said Patel.

Patel encourages students to “follow a passion and get involved on campus! Plain and simple.” Applications and more information can be found in the USG office and online at usg.kent.edu.

Shel Holtz to Keynote Sixth Annual YouToo Social Media Conference Focusing on Social Visualization,

www.youtoosm.com 

Want a FREE seat? Tweet or retweet anything about the conference using #YouToo2013 until Friday, April 12, and you could win. Read contest details.

Communication expert Shel Holtz will discuss social visualization strategies and tactics as the keynote speaker at the Akron Area Public Relations Society of America’s YouToo Social Media Conference on Friday, April 19, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kent State University’s Franklin Hall.

“The rise of social visual communication, with platforms like Pinterest and Instagram, require communicators to think about how images can convey messages, tell stories and engage audiences when they stand alone,” Holtz said. “Gamification also presents communicators with new ways to engage audiences, adding game elements to more mundane activities. The question for both is, how do communicators apply them so they won’t just be another shiny object in the communications toolkit but rather help move the needle?”

Five-time winner of IABC’s Gold Quill award, Holtz has nearly 35 years of experience in organizational communications in corporate and consulting environments. His experience includes corporate public relations, crisis communications, media relations and more. Holtz also has expertise in strategic communications planning, communications research and the integration of technology into communications strategies. He speaks frequently on different topics, such as strategic organizational communication and the application of online technology. Holtz just celebrated his eighth year of podcasting with For Immediate Release: The Hobson and Holtz Report.

Kevin Dugan will serve as the opening speaker at the social media conference. Dugan is the director of marketing at Empower Media Marketing and founder of the Bad Pitch Blog. He has won six national awards for his work in public relations. Dugan is an expert in social media, marketing communication, public relations and media relations.

The conference, co-hosted by Akron Area PRSA and the Kent State Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), also will have breakout sessions in the morning and afternoon as well as panel discussions by experts discussing social visualization more in-depth. Other speakers include:

• Luke Armour, assistant professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication and coordinator of Flash Communications, Kent State University
• Carolyn Fertig, digital producer, Marcus Thomas, LLC
• King Hill, senior vice president, Marcus Thomas, LLC
• Allison Peltz, Social marketing strategist, Rosetta
• David LaBelle, director of photojournalism in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Kent State University
• Scott Linabarger, senior director, multichannel content marketing, Cleveland Clinic
• Katelyn Luysterborg, social marketing specialist, Rosetta
• Amy Martin, vice president of marketing and communications, The Centers for Families and Children
• Heidi Modarelli-Frank, vice president/public relations, Marcus Thomas, LLC
• Phong Nguyen, art director, Marcus Thomas, LLC
• Kelly Piero, corporate communications, Diebold Incorporated
• Jenn Yokley , manager of corporate communications, Quicken Loans Arena

Students can attend the conference for just $40.

“As a student who has attended past conferences, I can say from experience the YouToo Social Media Conference is a great way to network with professionals and learn more about the industry,” said Taylor Titus, a senior public relations student who is the student co-chair of the event. “I also gained a lot of tangible knowledge I can use now in my school work and future career. The conference is a great experience for upcoming young public relations professionals, and I highly encourage you to attend.”

 

Students will benefit additionally from this year’s student-only development track at the conference. A student-only morning breakout session provides a unique Q&A with Holtz as he talks about how he got into the industry and relates his experience to the students. An afternoon wrap-up session hosted by the Akron Area PRSA Young Pro’s group for students will help put the day in perspective by helping students apply what they have learned during the conference to their school work and internships.  View the entire schedule here.

 

Benefits for attending the conference include:

• Learning about the latest trends in social visualization.
• Networking with professionals from around the Northeast Ohio area.
• Gaining hands-on experience for students from the student-only development sessions.

To register for the YouToo Social Media Conference, visit www.youtoosm.com. Registration closes at noon on Thursday, April 18. Also, find YouToo on Facebook and Twitter.

The Akron Area Chapter of Public Relations Society of America is part of the world’s largest organization for public relations professionals helping to advance the profession and the professional. Its nearly 115 local members represent business and industry, counseling firms, independent practitioners, military, government, associations, hospitals, schools, professional services firms and nonprofit organizations. www.akronprsa.org

The Public Relations Student Society of America is a national public relations organization that provides professional development opportunities for students. PRSSA aims to develop highly qualified future public relations professionals. The organization has more than 10,000 members at hundreds of universities across the country. PRSSA Kent is an active student organization on the Kent State Campus.
http://prssakentstate.wordpress.com

Kent State Chapter of Public Relations Student Society of America Earns National Honors

By Nicole Gennarelli

The Kent State Chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) won three national awards at the PRSSA National Conference in San Francisco, Calif. earlier this fall.

PRSSA Kent won the Teahan Award, the most prestigious PRSSA award, for its website, and the Star Chapter Award, honoring the Chapter for its achievement of Chapter and professional goals. PRSSA Kent was selected from more than 300 chapters across the country for the Star Chapter Award.

“We were ecstatic to win the Teahan and Star Chapter Awards,” said Online Media Manager Ryan Collins. “Earning Star Chapter validated what we already knew − that PRSSA Kent is one of the best opportunities for Kent State students to learn and succeed.”

PRSSA Kent collaborated with Stefanie Moore, an assistant professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication (JMC), and with Flash Communications’ students to research, design and create content for the new website.

“The students spent a great deal of time researching best practices related to website design for PRSSA chapters, as well as testing the website,” said Michele Ewing, PRSSA Kent faculty adviser and JMC associate professor. “The research efforts played a key role in the design and content development for the website.”

In addition, PRSSA Kent President Christine Morgan won the National Gold Key Award, the highest individual honor for PRSSA students. Morgan was one of 27 students to win out of 10,000 PRSSA members nationwide.

“When they called my name at the National Conference, I couldn’t help but smile,” Morgan said. “I felt a deep sense of accomplishment. Looking back at my freshmen year, I never would have pictured myself with this award standing in front of a room filled with the next generation of PR professionals.”

The four-day conference was composed of sessions that included panelists, speakers and events where students could network and improve their communication skills. There were many opportunities for students to connect with professionals and other students from across the country to secure internships and jobs after graduation.

Assistance from public relations alumni, Cleveland and Akron PRSA and other resources is what sets Kent State’s PRSSA chapter apart from the rest, Ewing said.

“The PRSSA Kent Chapter is fortunate to have Akron PRSA and Cleveland PRSA professionals located near Kent State and willing to help with professional development activities,” she said. “Our PRKent alumni are huge supporters of our Chapter. The students have lots of resources, but it really comes down to the leadership of the PRSSA officers. They spend countless hours on PRSSA activities. Generations of PRSSA Kent student leaders have worked extremely hard to grow the Chapter and create one of the strongest PRSSA chapters in the country.”

JMC prepares its public relations students for the real world by keeping the curriculum up-to-date by integrating social media and other Web content.

“It starts with guiding students to be excellent communicators, particularly developing strong writing and strategic thinking skills,” Ewing said. “The continued success of our PRKent graduates has built a valuable brand for the PR major at Kent State. We stress professionalism and ethics throughout the program.”

Photo: Five PRSSA Kent officers attended the 2012 PRSSA National Conference in San Francisco, Calif., this year. From left to right: Stephanie Black (VP of Public Relations), Trenton Chavez (VP of Membership), Ryan Collins (Online Media Manager), Christine Morgan (President), Hallie Pendergast (Secretary).

Kent Communication Society Welcomes New Members

By Britney Beaman

The Kent Communication Society offers students the opportunity to develop new friends, better their leadership skills and make a difference. KCS is searching for new members to join.

“We are hoping to have students join who are interested in really making a difference and getting more involved with the School of Communication Studies … we are looking for leaders and people who are looking for more in our organization than just a resume builder,” Brittany Payne, vice president of KCS, said.

This semester, KCS’s main focus will be the Relay for Life. The society came in 3^rd place last year in overall fundraising and online fundraising, and the goal is to place even better this time around. Kyle Buttermore, president of KCS, said the goal is to raise $4,000 this year. That’s $300 dollars more than the organization members raised last year.

Members also attend socials throughout the semester where they take a break from the work and enjoy time together.

Members meet each Wednesday at 5 p.m. to go over the agenda, talk about committees, discuss ideas for the future, and talk about upcoming events. Free pizza and pop are provided at the meetings, so “make sure you come hungry,” Payne said.

“We are always welcoming new members, and you can join anytime,” she added. “I think that being a part of KCS shows employers skills such as communication, leadership, creativity, and willingness to be involved. Being a part of an organization shows strong leadership qualities.”

Interested in joining? Attend a meeting or email Buttermore at kbutter1@kent.edu! Members don’t have to be communications majors and there are no requirements to being a part of KCS.  There is a $5.00 membership fee each semester.

Don’t Forget to Register for YouToo 2012!

The YouToo Social Media Conference 2012 is quickly approaching. Have you registered yet?

Kent State University Hosts Fifth Annual YouToo Social Media Conference for Area Communications Professionals

National and local experts will discuss the impact of mobile technology and the importance of social media measurement strategies for area communications professionals and students at the fifth annual YouToo Social Media Conference on Friday, April 13, from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Kent State University’s Franklin Hall.

“Each year we try to make the conference more informative and relevant,” said Ron Kirksey, co-chair of the conference. “Those who attend this year will learn techniques they can immediately put into practice for their organization or their clients.”

National and regional experts include Chuck Hemann, director of analytics at WCG in Austin, TX; Michael Pranikoff, global director of emerging media at PR Newswire; Scott Chapin, mobile and analytics strategist at Marcus Thomas LLC; Dan Young, principal partner of DYX Solutions, LLC; Karl Fast, professor at Kent State University; Stefanie Moore, professor at Kent State University; Sean Williams, CEO at Communication AMMO, Inc.; Matt Bailey, president at SiteLogic; and Damon Herren, senior analyst at Metrics Marketing Group.

The conference is hosted by the Kent State University College of Communication and Information and produced in cooperation with the Akron Area Chapter of PRSA, Kent State University Chapter of PRSSA and university staff.

Part of our school’s mission is outreach to the professions where our students go to work,” said Jeff Fruit, director, Kent State’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication.  ”Through our partnership with PRSA, the annual YouToo Conferences have delivered cutting-edge thinking and best practices in the fast-moving social media marketplace.”

The 2010 YouToo Conference won a coveted Diamond Award for public relations relevance and excellence, presented by PRSA’s East Central District.

The conference is generously sponsored by Kent State University CCI, Time Warner Cable, Robert J. Events & Catering, Gemini Copies, Aultcare, FedEx Custom Critical, Verizon Wireless, Cleveland Plus, Kent State University Communications Studies, PR Newswire, The Buzz Maker! LLC, Summit County ADM Board, Marcus Thomas LLC, Infocision, 1-800-Divorce and Sharon Teuscher.

Conference proceeds support the YouToo Scholarship Fund, the Kent State University PRSSA Chapter and the Akron Area PRSA Chapter. For more information, conference pricing and updates about the YouToo Social Media Conference, visit www.youtoosm.comor www.akronprsa.org. Find YouToo on Facebook, Twitter or via email atyoutoosm@yahoo.com.  

The line up of speakers includes but is not limited to:

Sean Williams, CEO at Communication AMMO, Inc.

 Sean Williams is the owner of Communication AMMO, Inc., which helps organizations plan and execute communications effectively and measure the results. His current and past clients include Ernst & Young, Ketchum Pleon Change, Avery Dennison, the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, and U.S. Endoscopy. He also is an adjunct professor of Public Relations at Kent State University, and a member of the Institute for Public Relations Measurement Commission.

Twitter: @CommAMMO,  Facebook: 
https://www.facebook.com/sean.d.williams1,
 LinkedIn:
http://bit.ly/cfXvnU

Stefanie Moore, Professor at Kent State University

Stefanie Moore is a faculty member in Kent State’s public relations sequence where she teaches “on the ground” and online.  She also directs eight students at Flash Communications, an on-campus student public relations agency housed in University Communications and Marketing. Prior to her role on the faculty, she was a member of the university’s Web team where she managed the university’s search engine optimization project and other Web-related initiatives. She earned a bachelor’s in public relations and a master’s in information architecture and knowledge management, both from Kent State.  Stefanie feels understanding user-experience design meshes well with the field of public relations, especially as more and more PR practitioners are required to effectively communicate online.  Twitter: www.twitter.com/stefmoore, LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/stefaniemoore, Blog:www.studentpr.wordpress.com.

Scott Chapin, Mobile and Analytics Strategist at Marcus Thomas LLC

Scott Chapin is a mobile marketing pioneer and an analytics lover.  Scott is a former partner and strategist with DigiKnow and the founder of Circle44 Mobile.  Now part of the Marcus Thomas team, Scott oversees digital strategy development and leads the agency’s analytics group. Scott has guided the design and measurement of more than a dozens of apps for Android, iPad and iPhone, for clients as diverse as the Cleveland Medical Mart, Nestle, Rockwell Automation and others.
LinkedIn: 
http://www.linkedin.com/in/scottchapin
, Twitter: 
http://twitter.com/scottchapin

Event Details:
Friday, April 13, 2012
8 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Franklin Hall
Kent State University
Kent, Ohio 44242

For more information & the full conference schedule visit the YouToo Social Media Conference website.

It’s Never Too Late to Spread Your Wings & Get Involved On Campus

By Britany Ruby

It’s less than a month into another busy spring semester. And while  a lot of people would want to hibernate until the sun comes back out, a select few of you will use this semester as a chance to get involved on campus. Whether you’re in the market for some new friends, community service hours, a resume booster, or fine tuning an old hobby, Kent State University has the organization or club that fits your needs.

1. Greek Life: Greek life is not just paying for friends as some people would say. As a member of a sorority myself, I see it as an opportunity to become a part of a sisterhood or brotherhood. It gives you the opportunity to serve your community while building lifelong friends and becoming a better person. Check out Kent’s Greek Life page to learn more.

2. Join a Special Interest Group: What better way to bond with new friends than through a shared hobby? You can join a fashion club like Modista, a film club, and even a bicycle club. Check out this special interest list for more options.

3. Serve the Community: While almost every student organization on campus does some kind of community service project, there are organizations on campus that were created solely to serve the community. You can join an organization that’s specific to KSU, such as Kent Student Ambassadors or participate in national service projects with groups like Habitat for Humanity.  Check out CSI’s service organizations list for more opportunities.

4. Build your Resume:  Getting involved on campus is the best way to build your resume and network. It’s important to gain professional experience and meet people within your major who could be your future colleagues. The College of Communication and Information offers many organizations for its students to join. Communication majors can join the Kent Communication Society. Journalism students have numerous options like PRSSA, AAF Kent and various student media outlets. VCD students also have several professional societies and companies like Glyphix.

Getting involved outside of the classroom allows students to make lifelong friends. Take the time to explore interests outside of academics and you might be surprised how many organizations catch your interest. It’s ok to join a organization just to meet people with similar interests. You’ll find that you may also be able to do other things like serving your community or find a new hobby while making new friends. To find a organization or club that fits your needs, check out Kent’s student life page.

Britany is a marketing assistant for the College of Communication and Information.

Black Squirrel Radio Auditions

Information provided by Lori Cantor, student media advisor, and Mike Smylie, general manager of Black Squirrel Radio

Black Squirrel Radio (BSR) will be having its DJ auditions at the following times/days:

Thursday, January 12: 4-8 PM (*for returning DJs only*)

Monday, January 16: 4-8 PM (*for new and returning DJs*) (MLK Day, so classes are cancelled)

Tuesday, January 17: 4-8 PM (*for new and returning DJs*)

 All auditions will be held at Black Squirrel Radio (224 Franklin Hall). Applications for both new and returning DJs will be available on www.blacksquirrelradio.com and in 224 Franklin Hall starting this Monday. (Students will need to fill out an application before coming to auditions.)

Contact Mike Smylie at mjsmylie@gmail.com with any questions or concerns.

TV2 KSU Tech Tryouts Wednesday, Jan. 11

Information from Lori Cantor, student media adviser, and Andrew Plas, operations manager, TV2 KSU

TV2 KSU is looking for Kent State students to fill the behind-the-scenes technical positions for newscasts and entertainment shows for the spring semester.

TV2 puts on 15 shows a week and we need a crew for each one so there are many opportunities to get involved as little or as much as you would like! We put on a flashcast every morning at 9:30 its a 10 minute pre-taped newscast for kentwired.com. Also a Live 30 minute newscast every night at 5:30. Are entertainment shows go live at 9pm and include SportsCorner, The Blurb, The Agenda, Sports Corner Update, and Whats up weekly.

Technical positions include:

• Audio
• Font Coordinator/graphics producer
• Teleprompter
• Floor Director
• Camera

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! Training for each position will be available before starting live broadcasts.

How to apply:

Wednesday, Jan. 11 from 5pm to 9pm Andrew Plas and his assistant Cianna will be down on the first floor in the TV2 studio. This is where you can ask questions about any position you would like to know about and we can help you apply. If you already know what you would like to do it is as simple as visiting  
http://sites.google.com/site/tv2operations
and filling out the TV2 Tech application there! The applications won’t be open until 5pm on Wednesday and they will close at 9pm. 

Questions, problems, concerns?  Andrew Plas, operations manager, will gladly address concerns throughout the process. E-mail him at aplas2@kent.edu.

For information about on-air broadcast positions, see our previous post.

On-Air TV2 Tryouts Scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 10

Information provided by Lori Cantor, student media adviser and Jake Corcoran, general manager of TV2 KSU

Tryouts for on-air positions in news and entertainment at TV2 will be this Tuesday, Jan. 10 in Franklin Hall on the bottom floor in the TV2 Studio.

Entertainment tryouts: Entertainment shows include, Sports Corner, The Blurb, The Agenda, and Whats Up Weekly. They will be taking place from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm in the TV2 Studio. If you can not make this time for entertainment, we are flexible. Email Lori Cantor with concerns (lcantor@kent.edu).

News tryouts: Tryouts for news will follow entertainment and should begin around 5:00  p.m. They will run from 5:30 pm until 10:00 pm. If it needs to run longer than that we will adjust accordingly.

Dress Code: Please dress professionally. If you do not have the proper attire, you are still able to tryout, but we ask that all participants dress respectably.

Process: Please try to arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tryout session and be aware that it may be crowded. Pick up an application and sign in at the table outside of the studio. Students will be there to assist you. Fill out and turn in the application and wait for your turn to try out. While waiting, you will be able to review practice scripts. When it is your turn, a student will lead you into the studio to the news desk where you will read a few stories from the teleprompter. This should only take a few minutes.

There are many positions to be filled including:

• Entertainment show anchor, reporter, sketch team etc.
• Newscast talent includes anchor, weather, sports anchor and correspondent.

TV2 has 15 shows a week – providing ample opportunity for students to gain experience and succeed in various parts of television production.

 TV2 is not just for broadcast majors, it is for all Kent State students. We are always open to new people! 

NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! 

To learn more about student media opportunities in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Kent State visit jmc.kent.edu. Find TV2 KSU on Facebook.

Questions? Contact Lori Cantor at Lcantor@kent.edu.