Career Reinvention Workshop

The Seattle Association of Black Journalists Presents The Career Reinvention Workshop: Making the Leap to Your Post-Journalism Career

Saturday, April 25, 9 a.m. - Noon
University of Washington / Seattle Campus
Communications Building
Lecture Hall / Room 120

During our free, two-session workshop, participants will:

Hear from former journalists who have successfully transitioned from the newsroom to other industries.

Learn about hiring trends and various career opportunities from leading decision makers and recruiters.

Identify your skills/experience and find out how to position yourself in an ever competitive job market.

Network with other communications professionals from the Seattle area.

Workshop Details:

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Check-In & Light Refreshments

9:00 a.m. - 10:20 a.m. Session I:

Moderated by Paul Hollie, Vice President, Public Relations, Safeco Corporation.
Panelists include: Justin Carder, Vice President/Business Development, Instivate, Alex Fryer, Media Relations Manager, Seattle Mayor's Office, Hugo Kugiya, Freelance Journalist and Gary Washburn, Former PI Sports Writer

10:20 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Break

10:30 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. Session II:

Moderated by Raina Wagner, Seattle Times NW Ticket Editor.
Panelists include Scott Battishill, Senior Vice President, DDB, Jack Evans, Director, Public Relations, Microsoft, Natasha Jones, Deputy Director, Communications, King County and Rhonda Woods, Recruiter, Seattle University

11:50 p.m. - 12:00 p.m. Wrap Up

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Networking/One-on-One Resume Critique (Optional)

Click here to sign-up for our workshop and resume critique.