Journalism professionals from Tennessee and nearby states will visit UT Wednesday, April 1, to partake in UT's second "Public Conversation of Web Journalism," which is hosted by the Tennessee Journalist.
Participants will meet and talk with journalism students in small round table groups of about eight to 10.
Below is a list of links for various profiles of the attending professionals.
Knoxnews editor thrives on chaos
By Laura Roberson - TNJN
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Take an inside look at Jigsha Desai's job as continuous news editor for www.knoxnews.com, the Web site for the Knoxville News Sentinel. Desai discusses everything from new media to her daily life at the continuous news desk. "Her title: Continuous news editor for www.knoxnews.com |
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Top Tennessee sportswriter visits campus
By Jennifer Lyle - TNJN
Brent Hubbs, one of Tennessee's top sportswriters and main man behind Volquest.com, is one of many visitors to campus this Wednesday, April 1, as part of the School of Journalism and Electronic Media's "Public Conversation on Web Journalism" event at the Howard H. Baker Center.
Avid blogger, author ready for 'public conversation'
By Andrew Horwat - TNJN
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One of the most accomplished journalists in the field of web-based social interaction will visit UT Wednesday, April 1, as part of the School of Journalism and Electronic Media's Public Conversation on Web Journalism event. "The potential for odd hours, the constant need to call and keep up with sources, and the timely requirements to write articles all make being a professional blogger a tough job. Add to that the increasing necessity for journalists to use services like Twitter, and spare time is a luxury that goes out the window..." |
KnoxViews blogger to attend journalism conversation event
By George Brown - TNJN
Randy Neal, political blogger and owner of KnoxViews.com, will discuss Web journalism at the Baker Center this Wednesday, April 1. KnoxViews is a "hyperlocal community blog" that received more than 1.6 million page views last year.
WBIR online producer to visit UT for Web journalism conference
By Hunter Thomas - TNJN
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WBIR's executive producer of online media will attend the Web journalism conference at UT on Wednesday, April 1. "Jake Jost has been working for WBIR-TV for three years. He began as a show producer for the noon newscast and a segment producer for the political franchise. He is currently the executive producer of online media." |
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Passionate blogger to come to Web conference
By Caleb Owen - TNJN
Victor Agreda will be among the panelists for the Public Conversations on Web Journalism conference at the University of Tennessee's Howard Baker on April 1. Agreda is the manager of the AOL Tech blog network and has made a career from consistently pursuing what he loves.
Tennessean editor shares thoughts on journalism industry
By Leigh Imhoff - TNJN
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One of UT's alumna shares her thoughts on the journalism industry, the national economy and what it all means for students. "Having spent nearly half of her life working for the Tennessean, Knight Stivender, who is currently the newspaper's senior editor for niche and digital content, said the publication feels more like home to her than anything else. "I was 17 when I started here, and I'm 31 right now," she said. "There's lots of good people here who I feel helped raise me."" |
Online news pioneer explains transition from tradition to innovation
By Andrea Hall - TNJN
The Knoxville News-Sentinel Director of News Innovation, Jack Lail, joins a group of media professionals speaking at Wednesday's Public Conversation on Web Journalism. Lail pioneered online news in Knoxville through development of knoxnews.com and govols.com's business plan and is an active blogger on his personal Web site, jacklail.com.
Web design executive leads charge for a ‘sensible Internet’
By Drew Lambert - TNJN
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Jay Small, the executive director for the newspaper side of things at E.W. Scripps, shares his views on how online businesses can stay profitable in the constantly adapting world of Web media. "Jay Small is an interactive online executive with extensive professional experience in Web site and graphic design, using his consulting practice Small Initiatives as a platform for contract construction of online content. Small runs his site from an approach that strives to focus on the experience of the customer." |
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Food Network, FrontDoor editor to attend Web journalism conference
By Laura Meriwether - TNJN
Liz Gray, assistant editor for Scripps Networks Interactive in Knoxville, Tenn., will be participating in the Public Conversation on Web Journalism on Wednesday, April 1. Gray is a writer and editor for FoodNetwork.com and FrontDoor.com.
The event is supported by a grant from the Scripps Howard Foundation.
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