School of Communications internship Director and assistant professor Nagatha Tonkins recently chaired a panel discussion at the 35th Annual Convention and Career Fair for the National Association of Black Journalists in San Diego.
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Almost 1,800 journalists attended the Power of Change Convention from July 28-Aug. 1, which included journalists and speakers such as NBC News anchor Lester Holt, CNN anchor Soledad O’Brien and TV host Dr. Mehmet Oz of the “Dr. Oz Show.”
Tonkins chaired a panel titled, “The Convention Playbook: Navigating Your Way to Success,” which focused on how to best approach the career fair, how to interact with recruiters/ hiring managers, and how ultimately to walk away with valuable lessons, new mentors and internship/job prospects.
Elon School of Communications senior Crystal Moyer and recent Communications graduate Cyntra Brown also attended the convention.