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Immersion Experiences

Immersion experiences are hands-on opportunities for students to gain real-world experience and a competitive edge when applying for a job. Industry professionals and faculty work alongside students to prepare them for their career right after graduation.

POPULAR IMMERSION EXPERIENCES INCLUDE:

Innovation News Center (INC)

The Innovation News Center is the home of the College’s news, weather and sports operations, and includes Spanish-language programming. It provides nearly 100 seats for reporters, producers and editors to work together on reporting the news for the College’s many distribution channels. More details about the INC can be found at jou.ufl.edu/inc

The Agency

The Agency develops real-world campaigns for local, regional and national clients to help build brand loyalty among emerging consumers. The Agency hires students from a variety of majors once per semester. It is housed on the first floor of Weimer Hall. Go to theagency.jou.ufl.edu to learn more.

Atlas Lab

The Atlas Lab is a state-of-the-art facility for students, faculty and staff to develop an expertise in analyzing digital media dynamics, behavior and conversations. Find more information at jou.ufl.edu/atlas-lab.

Media Properties

Learn a variety of skills while gaining experience at WUFT-FM (NPR), WUFT-TV (PBS), wuft.org, WRUFAM (ESPN), WRUF-FM (Country 103.7), WRUF-TV, a public radio and television station, weather, and Florida Public Radio Emergency Network. Learn more at jou.ufl.edu/media-properties

GHQ Student Radio

Practice engaging a young adult audience with entertainment and news content through an over-theair signal, social media and mobile apps.

GatorVision/SEC Network

GatorVision provides “in house” sports coverage of the Florida Gators for the University Athletic Association. Get hands-on experience in the field shooting, gripping and working in the production trucks and/or production suites during live Florida athletic events.

Knight Talks

Knight Talks is an engaging student-produced talk show that delves into the captivating stories of media professionals, as well as esteemed alumni, faculty and staff. Knight Talks airs Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. on WUFT-TV and Wednesdays at 11:30 p.m. on WUFT-FM, and streams on YouTube and PBS.org.

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IMMERSION IN THE CLASSROOM INCLUDE:

WUFT-FM Programming Department

Research content creation and marketing strategies deployed by one or more of the College’s media brands. Track and examine audience analytics to recommend improvement plans.

WUFT-FM Live Segment Producer

Identify compelling local issues and set up live interviews with the stakeholders involved. Topics will vary, and interviews may be conducted over the phone or live in the studio.

WUFT-FM Associate Producer Experience

Write stories, record interviews, edit sound and assist the main anchor/producer to create content for morning or afternoon drivetime on WUFT-FM.

Intro to WRUF ESPN Gainesville Experience

ESPN Gainesville 98.1 FM is the flagship station for The Florida Gators. Contribute content online via the station’s website, and cover local high school sports and Santa Fe College.

LIVE Gator Sports Broadcast Experience

ESPN WRUF, in conjunction with the University Athletic Association (UAA) and IMG, offers training in the art of live sports broadcasting, from play-by-play to color commentary, and the production of high-quality sports content.

Television News Production 1

Television News Production 1 is an introduction to television production. Immerse yourself in the fastpaced environment behind the scenes of TV news production.

Television News Production 2

Be part of the WUFT-TV News First at Five team, which broadcasts news weekdays to 19 counties in North Central Florida.

WUFT-TV Live Shot Crew

Capture live shots both on and off campus during your scheduled shift. If there are no live shots that day, students assist with other newsroom duties.

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Media Services: 360 Video Production

A relatively new format, 360 video provides audiences with unique perspectives and control of their own lens. Dive into the production basics of creating this dynamic media for enhanced storytelling.