J-Day
We are currently planning for J-Day 2024 on October 2!
The Troy University Hall School of Journalism and Communication is proud to present J-day each fall in order to educate future college students about the options they have when choosing a career path in the field of journalism.
This year's event will be held on Thursday, October 2, 2024 on Troy's campus.
J-Day’s purpose is to provide information in a relaxed, fun atmosphere, including educational workshops, lectures, lunch and student media competition. Students will find a creative, enjoyable atmosphere that allows learning to happen naturally.
J-Day Participation Benefits
There are many benefits to participating in J-Day. Students will find opportunities to ask questions of our instructors, speakers and volunteers that will offer insight into what they should expect out of their Trojan experience. Our volunteers are made up of students, and the first-hand knowledge they have could prove very valuable to those considering a degree from the Hall School.
Our instructors are dedicated to teaching students how to find information and think for themselves. Independent thought is held in high regard on all TROY campuses; however, with the push toward the Multimedia Journalism platform, where each reporter is a self-contained news-gathering, editing, and delivery service, the importance of independence, an essential asset to the aspiring reporter, cannot be overstated. Newsrooms, live crews, and tech studios have downsized since the advent, acceptance, and adoption of the online news platform. Using computers and the Internet, it is now possible for one person to do the jobs of many, and the push towards this as the standard of journalism is pretty clear. By taking advantage of J-Day, motivated students gain the advantage of seeing not only how things work here, but also whether or not the fields of journalism or communication are the proper fit for them.
So, as you can see, the benefits of participation in J-Day revolve heavily around the idea of increasing the knowledge of those who attend. After all, isn’t that what journalism is all about?
J-Day Workshops and Presenters
J-Day consists of a number of informative and engaging workshops presented by both faculty and guest speakers. These workshops are designed to raise interest among potential students about the different aspects of gathering, processing and presenting information to the public.
Workshop session examples include:
- Layout & Design
- Photography
- Social Digital Media
- Feature Writing
- Ad Sales
- Sports Reporting
- Interviewing
- Broadcast News
- Reporting
- Graphics/Desktop Publishing
- Ad Design & Writing
- Legal Issues
- Yearbook Design
Advisers Only:
- Exchanging Ideas
J-Day Schedule
SCHEDULE
7:30-8:00 Check-in (Breakfast ends at 8:15 a.m.)
8:00-9 Welcome/Awards
- Sessions
- Lunch
1:00 End of J-Day
*A Detailed schedule will be emailed to all registrants.
Need more information?
Please contact the Hall School of Journalism and Communication at 334-670-3583.