Point Park School of Communication

We're giving away $$$$ for great story ideas in southwestern Pennsylvania. Send us your Pittsburgh Pitch! Deadline: August 15. Details in this story by Pittsburgh Magazine's Jill Musser

Center for Media Innovation at Point Park University Point Park University

Got a Story Idea? Enter the Pittsburgh Pitch Challenge The Pittsburgh Pitch is a part of Newsapalooza, a new event Sept. 26-28 that aims to amplify the importance of local journalism.

Point Park alumni:

It's Darren Zaslau from 22 The Point. We have an exciting opportunity available that I was wondering if you could help us with?

This year, we have a sideline reporter position available for our high school football TV broadcasts on 22 The Point. The season is 10 games long, all on Fridays at 7 p.m., from August 23 to October 25.

I was wondering if you know any recent Point Park graduates that would be interested? We could also use a student, but they would need to be available for the entire season.

The position is paid and I could forward along any recommendations you have to our talent contractor. He'll make a final decision on the best candidate for the job.

Thanks so much for your help! We really appreciate it.

Listed below are the channels and cable providers our games are on.

Comcast 812, Dish/DirecTV 22, Verizon FiOS 510, Armstrong 105, Atlantic Broadband 707, Laurel Highlands 422, Citizens 812, Consolidated 710, Shentel 207, Spectrum 1022


Darren Zaslau

Host | Online Content Coordinator | Executive Producer
WPGH Fox 53, WPNT 22 The Point!
Pittsburgh, PA
p. 412-931-8195
c. 412-996-0466
[email protected]

Anybody interested in teaching at Tiffin?

Tiffin University - Digital Media Faculty Digital Media FacultyPOSITION: Digital Media FacultySUPERVISOR: Dean for the School of Creative and Media ArtsDEPARTMENT:  The School of Creative and Media ArtsTIFFIN UNIVERSITYTU is an innovative private university located in Tiffin, Ohio, and within 90 minutes of Columbus, Cleveland, and Detr...

Anyone want to come to Point Park School of Communication for a graduate degree and be a graduate assistant in social media? Great opportunity.

Graduate Assistant -Social Media Term of appointment: One academic year assignment, with opportunity for renewal for fall 2025 semester. Appointment begins with the fall 2024 semester (late August) and lasts through end of April.

Great event

Point Park University's Center for Media Innovation Announces Newsapalooza, A New Event in Celebration of Journalism Newsapalooza — a first-of-its-kind event for Pittsburgh in celebration and support of journalism — will be held Sept. 26-28 at Point Park University and its Pittsburgh Playhouse.

I want to invite you to the Myron Cope Awards June 2 at noon at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.

The Cope Awards recognize excellence in high school sports communication in Western Pennsylvania.

Here are the awards being given out:

Best Broadcasts of Live Sports
Best High School Sports Segment
Best High School Sports Broadcast Show
Best Sports Photography
Best Sports Social Media Account
Best Sports Website
Best Sports Coverage in a High School Newspaper
Best Sports Coverage in a Yearbook
Individual Awards
High School Play-by-Play Announcer of the Year (Greg Brown Award)
High School Sports Broadcaster of the Year Award (Bob Pompeani Award)
High School Sports Multimedia Journalist of the Year Award (Michael DeCourcy Award)
High School Sports Podcaster of the Year
High School Sports Journalist of the Year (Newspaper and Yearbook)

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The Office of Pre-College Programs announces a full slate of summer camps and intensives that provide students ages 10-18 with access to Point Park's faculty and Downtown opportunities. New this year is a stackable $1,000 scholarship for rising and graduating seniors who attend camp and then enroll at Point Park.

Registration is open now and camps are filling quickly. Don't delay!

Summer Camps and Intensives Offer Experiential Learning and College Scholarship Opportunity A full slate of summer camp and pre-college intensives will be held at Point Park University's Downtown campus from June 16 – July 27.

Reminder: Point Park is extending the tuition deposit deadline from May 1, 2024, to June 1, 2024, in light of uncertainty caused by FAFSA processing delays.

Students admitted for fall 2024 now have additional time to make their deposits. ⬇️
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Another alum doing great things.

Degree in Public Relations and Advertising Equips Alumna Maggie Stasko with Skills to Succeed at Kite Hill PR "I’ve always felt so prepared for what I do professionally because of what I was taught at Point Park. Having professors who are still in the field makes all the difference because they’re able to teach from experience. It’s more real world and less textbook."

Point Park University's School of Communication is partnering with Myron Cope’s family to recognize excellence in high school athletic communication in Western Pennsylvania. Any student who wins a Myron Cope High School Athletic Communication Award is eligible for a $1,000 scholarship.

Three of Western Pennsylvania’s most esteemed sports journalists will help judge the entries:

John Beale, a sports photojournalist for The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and former photography professor at Penn State University
Guy Junker, public address announcer for the Pittsburgh Pirates and longtime sports anchor for WTAE
Tim Rigby, former anchor and sports anchor for WJAC
School of Communication Dean Bernie Ankney said the competition is going to be fierce.

“I am overwhelmed by the live broadcasts, sports photography and sports journalism that high schools are producing in Western Pennsylvania. I was recently listening to a high school football game and thought the broadcasting team was as good as many college broadcasts,” said Ankney.

Elizabeth Cope, daughter of Myron Cope, said her dad would be honored that the awards were named after him.

“My dad loved Western Pennsylvania. My dad loved sports. My dad loved to mentor young journalists. He would be so excited to see these young men and women entering sports communication,” said Cope. “I think his advice would be: 'Be yourself and don’t be afraid to take risks. Don’t let someone tell you that you don’t have the right voice or right look.'”

Awards Given (three schools honored for each category):

Best Broadcasts of Live Sports
Best High School Sports Segment
Best High School Sports Broadcast Show
Best Sports Photography
Best Sports Social Media Account
Best Sports Website
Best Sports Coverage in a High School Newspaper
Best Sports Coverage in a Yearbook
Individual Awards

High School Play-by-Play Announcer of the Year (Greg Brown Award)
High School Sports Broadcaster of the Year Award (Bob Pompeani Award)
High School Sports Multimedia Journalist of the Year Award (Michael DeCourcy Award)
High School Sports Podcaster of the Year
High School Sports Journalist of the Year (Newspaper and Yearbook)
Brown, Pompeani and DeCourcy are Point Park alumni.

Eligibility

High schools and students in the following counties are eligible: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Bedford, Blair, Butler, Cambria, Clarion, Clearfield, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Jefferson, Lawrence, Somerset, Washington and Westmoreland.

“The School of Communication offers a sports communication major and I'd love for these high school students to come to Point Park because I think it's the next step in them getting a job in broadcasting, college sports or professional sports,” said Ankney.

Award submissions due by May 13, 2024

High schools can enter the competition online. All submissions must be received by May 13, 2024.

Email Dean Ankney with questions: [email protected].

Awards Ceremony

Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 12 p.m.
Point Park’s Pittsburgh Playhouse

Send a message to learn more

Meet Emma Federkeil '20 '24, director of communications for the Allegheny County District Attorney's Office.

As an undergraduate student at Point Park, Emma was able to sort out which work environments she enjoyed and try many different jobs. In doing this, she was able to figure out the best fit for her after graduating.

"Point Park’s most valuable asset is its faculty and their ability to connect students with real-world, professional-level experience. Point Park does a great job of showing all of the different possibilities that you can achieve with a degree."
— Emma Federkeil

More with Emma ⬇️
https://pointpark.me/4c9lgg9

Great job to consider

Now hiring: Creative Content Writer & Managing Editor, Internal Publications (Reg FT)! Researches and writes copy for college-related publications.Works with the chief marketing & public relations officer to develop new communicati...

Terrific collaboration between the School of Communication and the Conservatory of Performing Arts at Point Park University.

Early Start B.F.A. + M.A. in Public Relations, Advertising and Social Media Earn an undergraduate degree from the Conservatory of Performing Arts and a Master of Arts degree in public relations, advertising and social media in four years at Point Park University.

Pictures from our Alumni Dinner in New York City!

Partnering with the Pittsburgh Opera, high school students will develop a high-level marketing communications plan at Point Park's inaugural Point Pitch competition for the chance to win a $500 prize for the winning pitch.

Each team of up to six high school students will be paired with a professional mentor from the Pittsburgh public relations and advertising industry, providing networking opportunities and guidance throughout the process. Teams will be charged with producing everything from the big idea to creative executions and strategy.

Encourage your teen to register today ⬇️
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Job Title: Marketing Intern/Part-time Marketing Professional

Job Description:

We are seeking a dynamic and creative individual to join our team as a Marketing Intern/Part-timeMarketing Professional. This role will involve managing social media accounts, creating engaging contentincluding short-form video clips, and supporting our B2B marketing initiatives. The ideal candidate willhave a passion for marketing, a solid understanding of social media platforms, and familiarity with AItechnologies
Responsibilities:

● Become immersed in the language and context of our industry, B2B platform, audience, andvernacular

● Manage and update social media accounts across various platforms such as LinkedIn, Twitter,and Instagram.

● Create and curate compelling content including graphics, videos, and written posts to engage ourtarget audience.

● Generate short-form video clips to be used for marketing campaigns, social media posts, andother promotional activities.

● Assist in developing and implementing B2B marketing strategies to drive brand awareness,engagement and lead generation.

● Collaborate with the marketing team to brainstorm ideas, plan campaigns, and analyzeperformance metrics.

● Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in social media marketing and B2Bmarketing.

● Conduct research and gather insights to inform marketing strategies and decision-makingprocesses.

● Provide support for other marketing activities and projects as needed.Requirements:

● Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field (forinterns) OR relevant experience in marketing (for part-time professionals).

● Strong written and verbal communication skills.

● Proficiency in using social media platforms including but not limited to LinkedIn, Twitter,IInstagram, and TikTok

● Experience with creating and editing short-form video content using tools such as AdobePremiere, CapCut, Descritp, Canva, etc.

● Knowledge of B2B marketing principles and strategies.

● Familiarity with AI technologies and their applications in marketing is a plus.

● Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.

● Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

● Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.

● Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and trends in the marketing industry.Benefits:

● Gain hands-on experience in marketing within a dynamic, high growth, and innovative startup.

● Opportunity to work closely with the founder and experienced professionals on the team

● Potential for growth and advancement within the company based on performance and skillsdevelopment.

Communications Manager
Pittsburgh A. Philip Randolph Institute Education Fund, Pittsburgh, PA

About the A. Philip Randolph Institute

The Pittsburgh Chapter of A. Philip Randolph Institute (APRI) is a non-profit organization in Pittsburgh, PA committed to the social progress of minorities, the poor, and working people. APRI is dedicated to developing and promoting programs that promise democracy, education, and economic opportunity to those who are traditionally disenfranchised or discouraged participation. Pittsburgh APRI is guided by the vision and ideal of its founders Asa Philip Randolph and Bayard Rustin. To this end, the organization operates the Breaking the Chains of Poverty pre-apprenticeship program which helps individuals from underserved and minority communities build the skills necessary to obtain family-sustaining careers in the building and construction trades, manufacturing and energy sector. In addition, the organization runs a nonparticipant voter education and mobilization effort called PA Black Votes Matter.

Job Summary

The APRI Communications Manager position has a strong emphasis on crafting communications that promote the APRI mission and expand APRI’s network of support. This person will manage various means of internal and external communication, and will also manage assigned fundraising activities. S/he will work alongside the APRI team to ensure that all aspects of the program -- recruitment, training, and placement of students into family-sustaining careers -- are conducted successfully and with fidelity to the program model.

The Communications Manager should have a passion for, and a commitment to, sustainable workforce development principles and the mission of APRI. An individual who is self-motivated and highly organized, with strong communication and interpersonal skills, will be successful in this role.

Job Duties
• Manage all of APRI’s communications platforms (e.g., formal appeal letters, WordPress website, social media, etc.)
• Draft and submit op-eds and press releases, and participate in outreach activities such as radio shows, to maintain APRI’s consistent presence in the community
• Create and coordinate all social media and online content to create momentum for and awareness of APRI’s mission, programs and activities, including creating press releases, developing social media content strategy, and utilizing free media outlets.
• Collect and maintain a visual media database of photos/videos taken at APRI events and maintain photo files for ongoing use; create, edit and upload photos and videos to APRI’s website, and social media outlets
• Track online and social media analytics and support internal, and external data reporting needs.
• Lead the development of website content that ensures APRI’s online presence is dynamic, relevant and mission-driven
• Create and coordinate content for quarterly digital newsletter, email campaigns, and annual report to promote awareness about and participation in APRI programs and activities.
• Coordinate with APRI team members on grant and proposal preparation and reporting. This includes organizing and maintaining grant and proposal timelines, drafting grant reports, with APRI team members and consultants as needed.
• Organize all philanthropy projects, goals, systems, files, calendars, correspondence, plans and records. Report on philanthropy activity as needed.
• To work with APRI team and consultants to plan, obtain approval, and execute all activities associated with fundraising.
• Coordinate United Way Contributor Choice campaign and individual giving projects
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the social justice movement, the Black Labor Alliance movement, restorative justice movement, and other related issues
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, or equivalent work experience.
• Two or more years of relevant experience (can include volunteer experience)
• Excellent written, oral communication skills and public speaking skills
• Ability to work independently, and take initiative to achieve team goals
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Creative approach to sharing information with a wide range of audiences
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with various technologies (i.e., hardware and software)
• Knowledge of social media best practices and strategies
• Experience with graphic design tools preferred ( i.e. Adobe InDesign)
• Experience with Mailchimp preferred
• Experience in website development and website design with strong WordPress skills
• Salesforce experiances or other customer management system database experience is desired
• Experience with maintaining a constituent record database
• Attention to detail, and accuracy
• Ability to follow established financial and fundraising reporting procedures
• Experience managing fundraising events with proven success
• Knowledge of the greater Pittsburgh region and its nonprofit sector preferred
• Prior experience with or willingness to work with previously incarcerated populations

Other Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License required and access to a reliable, insured motor vehicle preferred; Willingness to use own vehicle on company business (mileage is reimbursed).
• Flexibility in work schedule for evening/weekend meetings and events
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds of boxes/equipment and perform physical activities as required

Reports to: Operations Director

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: $53,000/ Year

This position is managed under a collective bargaining agreement and is unionized. Compensation is competitive, and benefits include health care, a defined benefit pension plan, and PTO. Paying union dues is a requirement of the position.

No phone inquiries please. Applications should be sent to [email protected] and will be accepted until position is filled.

NOTICE
TO: All Instructional Staff under AAEA
FROM: Adam Kaack, Director of Human Resources
RE: Anticipated Instructional Vacancy
DATE: March 14, 2024


SECONDARY POSITION:

Broadcasting and Video Production - AAHS


EFFECTIVE DATE:

2024-2025 School Year


QUALIFICATIONS:

PA Certification in English Communication OR PA Certification in Technology Education



SALARY:

As per Professional Collective Bargaining Agreement


DISTRICT TEACHERS PLEASE UPLOAD A LETTER OF INTEREST USING EMPLOYEE ACCESS/FASTTRACK OPEN POSITIONS NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2024.


NON-DISTRICT APPLICANTS PLEASE VISIT WWW.AASDCAT.COM AND COMPLETE
THE ONLINE APPLICATION FOR THIS POSTING. APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED.

*THE ALTOONA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER*

Altoona Area School District Altoona Area School District serves K-12th grade students and is located in Altoona, PA.

Emma Federkeil '20 '24 is Director of Communications for the Allegheny County District Attorney's Office "Point Park’s most valuable asset is its faculty and their ability to connect students with real-world, professional-level experience. Point Park does a great job of showing all of the different possibilities that you can achieve with a degree."

M.A. Public Relations, Advertising & Social Media Degree Explore the master of arts in public relations, advertising and social media at Point Park University.

The School of Communication is holding high school media day at Point Park Friday.

We need someone to give a talk at 10 am on sports photography.

Anybody interested?

Get Career-Ready with: Harmony Sheftall '26, Public Relations, Advertising and Social Media Major "Point Park's PR, advertising and social media program met all of my criteria and more. It was important to me to find a university that had designated resources for my major, got me out of my hometown and had the integrity as an institution to open doors to connections and opportunities."

Editor The Latrobe Bulletin, based in historic Latrobe, PA, which is home to legends like Arnold Palmer & Mister Rogers, and hosts the Steelers Training Camp each summer, is seeking a talented, motivated Editor. This position plans, coordinates and executes coverage in and around Latrobe, Ligonier, Der...

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Four Point Park Students Get First-Hand Event Planning Experience at Bradenton Regatta

Pittsburgh Center for Sports Media and Marketing Gives Students First-Hand Experience at Bradenton Regatta in Florida February is not such a bad time to step away from Downtown Pittsburgh to head south for a few days. Add to that a unique professional networking and career experience, and you've got a winning formula for four Point Park Students. Last week, members of the Pittsburgh Center for Sports Media and Mark...

Position Title: External Affairs SpecialistOrganization: Breathe PA

Organization Overview: Breathe PA helps residents of western Pennsylvania achieve and maintain optimal lung health through education, prevention, and direct services.Responsibilities and

Qualifications: The External Affairs Specialist provides support to organization-wide communications, branding, marketing, donor development, and partnership management for the leadership team under the direct supervision of the Executive Director.

Responsibilities include:Communications

• Initiate, develop, and oversee relationships with key contacts in media, community, academia, government, nonprofit organizations, and the private sector through communications programs that create measurable value for the business, protect and enhance our brand, engage and influence stakeholders.

• Develop new ideas and communication in partnership with the leadership team to maintain and advance the organization’s mission.

• Manage the organization’s website , online store, and serve as the organizational liaison to external contractors who support the website.

• Support blog writing, event calendar planning, organization’s online store, and other website updates

• Coordinate twice annual organization newsletter.

• Create multimedia content to enhance the organization’s visibility on a plethora of media platforms.

• Plan and execute Breathe PA events to include management of event budget, sponsorship opportunities, and logistics.Branding and Marketing

• Manage content creation and editorial calendar for organization’s media outlets and key events, including researching, developing, writing and editing across mediums, message development and creative message management.

• Support the leadership team in raising awareness to Breathe PA’s mission, programs, and visibility within the community.

• Lead the organization’s branding assessment and future planning.

• Special projects as assigned.Donor Development

• Support the Executive Director in donor development and stewardship to increase planned giving.

• Support the twice annual donor appeal letter writing and dissemination.

• Support the Executive Director in developing, cultivating, strengthening, and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders who actively support the organization’s mission.

• Work closely with the leadership team to identify and cultivate funding opportunities.

• Assist in organizing fundraising events and maintaining relationships with donors and sponsors.

• Plan and execute events such as conferences, workshops, and awareness campaigns to engage stakeholders, raise funds, and disseminate information.

• Perform other duties as assigned by Executive Director

Qualifications: The ideal candidate is creative, highly organized, a stronger writing, a problem solver, enjoys managing multiple projects with demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, meet multiple concurrent deadlines, has excellent communication skills, enjoys working with team input, has a sense of humor and has the following:• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• 3-5 years of media relations, communications planning, and nonprofit experience preferred

• Excellent writing skills with strong copy-editing skills. Comfortable with the ability to concisely distill complex scientific or technical information into clear messaging that is accessible to a wide range of audiences

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience working in CRM and managing websites platforms.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Highly organized with effective project management and time management skill

• Works efficiently under pressure; meets deadlines; demonstrates strategic thinking and uphold a dedication to the mission of Breathe PA.

• Personable, enthusiastic, self-motivated professional

• Ability to obtain and maintain State and Federal clearances as required for this position.

• Understanding of Breathe PA policies procedures mission goals objectives and organization values as acquired through organization handbook written policies and on the job site experience

Good work, Andy Conte

Citizen Reporting Academy Holds First Graduation Ceremony On Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, the Citizen Reporting Academy certificate program held its first graduation in the Center for Media Innovation (CMI). Twelve students received a certificate; seven were able to attend the graduation in person and others participated via Zoom.