Program Schedule
 
29th Journalism Opportunities Conference
Millennium Biltmore Hotel
506 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90071
(213) 624-1011
(between Grand and Olive, and between 5th and 6th streets)
(Pershing Square station on Metro train)


THURSDAY

8 am
Registration (South Galeria)

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Job Fair (Regency Room)
"Healthy Breakfast" courtesy of The California Wellness Foundation

Noon to 2 p.m. (Crystal Ballroom)
USC Luncheon
(Invitation only)

7 to 8:30 p.m.
Annenber School for Communication Auditorium
USC campus
2nd Annual Frank del Olmo Symposium
at the USC Annenberg School of Journalism

A discussion on the current state of Latino politics in California.

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FRIDAY

8 a.m.
Registration (South Galeria)

8:45 a.m.  
Welcome (Roman Room)   
Julio Moran, Executive Director, CCNMA

9 to 10 a.m.
"What Role Does the Media Play In The Overhaul of Healthcare in California?"
sponsored by The California Wellness Foundation

Panelists: TBA

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Job Fair (Regency Room)
"Healthy Breakfast" courtesy of The California Wellness Foundation    

10:15 a.m. to 12 noon
Workshop I (Roman Room)
Resume Writing and Interviewing Tips

What should and shouldn’t be on your resume? What should and shouldn’t you say in
a job interview? How should you dress? These and other tips are provided by people
who know the answers.

Panelists:
Diane Medina, VP, Diversity and Community Relations, ABC7 Los Angeles
Randy Hagihara, Editorial Recruiter, Los Angeles Times
       
        
Noon to 2 p.m.
(Gold room)
Los Angeles Times Luncheon

Keynote Speaker:
Ted Chin, KNBC-TV, Los Angeles
          

2:15 to 4 p.m.
Workshop II (Roman Room)
TV Resume Tape Critiques

News media professionals–including news directors and agents–provide constructive criticism of TV audition tapes submitted by participants in a classroom setting.



6:00 to 8 p.m.
Reception:     
El Paseo Inn, Olvera Street