Students and faculty from more than 10 universities in Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana met in Austin, Texas the weekend of November 22-23.  The annual South Central Broadcasting Society Conference was held at the Texas Association of Broadcasters building near the Texas State Capitol.

The conference included studio tours of KVUE in Austin and a keynote speech by Ashley Goudeau. The evening ended with the annual SCBS Awards Ceremony hosted by Oklahoma College Broadcasters President and OU Nightly reporter Kenzie Meek-Beck and OU Nightly Weathercaster Andrew Gorton.

Along with Meek-Beck, Gorton and Morrell, Oklahoma College Broadcasters member Erick Payne attended the conference.  Joining them in Austin were OCB Faculty Advisor Ken Fischer and OU Nightly Executive Producer and Gaylord College graduate student Brent Weber.  Fischer coordinated the Video portion of the SCBS Awards Competition.  Gaylord College graduate students David Renner and Zachary Sepanik edited the hour-long awards ceremony video.  IT Manager Buddy Wiedemann created the website for the SCBS awards reel and the SCBS video judging.  OU Nightly News Director Bob Dickey, Gaylord faculty member Gerald Loessberg and Rachel Eikenbary from the Dean's office also assisted in the SCBS video competition.

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Deadline: Friday, Dec. 6 by 5 p.m.

The Work Assistance Tuition Waiver is a wonderful scholarship opportunity made available to students who are working, on average, at least 25+ hours a week.  This tuition waiver is to help undergraduate students work less so that they can increase the time spent on studying.

Eligible students can apply by filling out the short online application, found in the Scholarship Information box, under the Money Tab in oZONE.  The application calls for scanned copies of the applicants pay stubs that show their hours worked for the fall.  To receive the scholarship in the spring, applicants must be enrolled in at least 15 hours at OU (although they don't need to continue to work 25+ hours a week in the spring if they receive the scholarship).

If students have questions about the scholarship they can call or email Alison Baker, abaker@ou.edu or 405-325-4864, in the Scholarships Office.

Applications are now available for people interested in working on OU Nightly next semester.  You need to be available at least one day a week from 3:30 to 5:30PM.

Applications are on wall next to Gaylord 1585.  Fill it out and slip it under the door.  Schedules will be determined over the holiday break and you will be notified in January by email what day you are working.                                                                                                                                                Return to Top 

GAYLORD AMBASSADORS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2014/2015 ACADEMIC YEAR

 The Gaylord Ambassadors program is the premiere student leadership organization of Gaylord College. The Ambassadors represent the student face of Gaylord College and are engaged in a variety of outreach activities with prospective students. They also have the opportunity to network with nationally-known scholars and journalists that visit Gaylord Hall. The Ambassadors assist the College during special functions, help develop new college programs and provide the student voice in communication with the administration, faculty, staff, alumni and donors. Applications are available in the Student Services Center, Gaylord Hall, room 2533. Complete applications are due February 28, 2014. Let your voice be heard - apply to be an Ambassador today!

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You can control your destiny by becoming a media entrepreneur! 

Take "Principles of Media Entrepreneurship" (JMC #4970) this spring, and learn how to create and launch your media company before you ever leave college. It's open to all JMC majors. Talk to your advisor or contact Professor Kathy Johnson at kjohnson@ou.edu.

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A successful intern will be:

ˇ         eager to take on tasks - both large and small,

ˇ         punctual and reliable in attendance,

ˇ         demonstrate confidence in his/her skill sets,

ˇ         be creative, and

ˇ         able to relate in a fast-paced, professional workplace.  

Click here for full internship description.

Potential interns should submit their resumes to wsanders@obi.org or obicommunityrelations@gmail.com (if sending from a gmail address) by January 5, 2014.

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  The State Chamber of Oklahoma has 3 different internships available for spring (and possibly rolling into summer).  If you are interested in Communications, Political Affairs or Government Relations, this would be a great experience.  Please visit HIREsooner.com and search the following Job ID's:

32184: Government Affairs 

32185: Communications 

32661: Political Projects                                                                                                                                                                                             Return to Top 

OF&MO Call for Spring 2014 Interns

The Oklahoma Film & Music Office (OF&MO) is now accepting applications for the 2014 Spring Internship Program. OF&MO will provide selected interns with an understanding of the film and music industries in Oklahoma by involving them in diverse projects throughout the semester.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience or enthusiasm in film, music, public relations, or marketing for specialized projects. Interns will be selected based on ability, attitude, and university level, with priority given to those in their junior or senior year. Experience with office systems and phone etiquette is encouraged.

All internships are unpaid and are limited to those persons seeking internship credit toward graduation. It is the responsibility of the student to track their hours and complete all enrollment and coursework requirements in accordance with their college or university. Internships are based in Oklahoma City.

POSITION DETAILS:

One of the integral duties for which our interns are responsible is researching and compiling film & music events throughout Oklahoma for our website, www.oklahomafilm.org. In addition, interns will draft and edit our weekly e-newsletter, This Week in Film & Music.

Interns will also assist with researching and archiving press articles, work with tools such as Oklahoma's Online Production Guide, and are given the opportunity to volunteer for special events sponsored by OF&MO. Assistance with general office duties is also required on a daily basis.

If interested, please submit a résumé and cover letter to Katie Lovasz at katie.lovasz@travelok.com by Monday, December 30, 2013. In the subject line of your email please put "OF&MO Intern Application - and your name."

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