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Identify a media or nonprofit partner
Assessment Strategies
Exploring media listings and ads
Reviewing potential partner organization platforms, audiences and coverage
Revising or creating a resume or CV
Creating a portfolio of relevant examples of journalism
Identifying references
Creating a boiler plate cover letter
Criteria
Examine the role of the video journalist in society
Examine the role of the audio journalist in society
Discover video story ideas
Discover audio story ideas
Identify media or nonprofit partners
Conduct interview for internships
Land internship with media or nonprofit organization
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Explore expectations of media partner for the practicum experience
Assessment Strategies
Touring and meeting staff and leadership
Identifying hours and logistical details of the internship
Setting goals and understanding deadlines
Sharing the partnership parameters with Practicum instructor
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Explore management of the media enterprise
Assessment Strategies
Exploring the mission, vision and value of the organization
Touring the organization
Recognizing the intended audience and audience expectations
Attending regular meetings of the media partner
Exploring budgeting and finance of the media
Understanding roles and responsibilities in the media
Criteria
Follow management principles
Examine the role of management and editorial control and ownership in news coverage and community engagement
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Report on challenges and opportunities at the media partnership
Assessment Strategies
Completing bi-weekly discussions
Engaging with peers in response to bi-weekly discussion
Completing a self-assessment
Reviewing the supervisor assessment
Presenting a portfolio to a campus group of practicum products
Attending four meeting with the Practicum instructor
Criteria
Examine what is working well and what needs improvement at the media organization
Examine staffing and management levels
Explore opportunities for positions / openings in the organizations
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Be a student ambassador for Madison College
Assessment Strategies
Providing a presentation about the media partnership
Completing a self-assessment
Reviewing the media partner evaluation
Writing a thank you letter to the organization
Maintaining a connection via social media (Linked In or other)
Criteria
Articulate the role of a media organization partnership at a community college
Give oral presentations to small and large groups at Madison College outlining the real world experience and value of networking and connections
Uphold the values of The Clarion as being known for a quality organization where students can engage in real-world writing and journalism
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Provide guidance to help inform future Practicum opportunities
Assessment Strategies
Completing an evaluation
Presenting to a campus community
Criteria
Share an understanding of where journalism is going
Articulate the emphasis on digital first storytelling — Newsrooms now prioritize mobile, social, and multimedia formats
Report on experience in audience centered reporting — Journalists must understand who they serve and how those communities consume information
Hone data and verification skills — With misinformation rising, verification and data literacy are more essential than ever
Explore AI assisted workflows — AI won’t replace journalists, but journalists who use AI will replace those who don’t