Join us for the College of Media’s 2026 Career Week, organized by Media Career Services. Events are scheduled on Monday, Feb. 23, through Friday, Feb. 27, featuring workshops, guest speakers, and media professionals who will offer great insights for students as they prepare for their post-graduation career!
Monday, February 23
Rapid Resume Review
1:30-3:30 p.m.
18 Gregory Hall
Presented by Media Career Services
Conquer career fair season by visiting Media Career Services and getting your resume reviewed during our Rapid Resume Review drop-in hours. Experienced media professionals, including a Broadcast Creative Director, Digital Media Associate Director, and Communication Coordinator will be participating and meeting with students.
This event will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Please be sure to bring a printed copy of your resume.
Media Career Night: Young Alumni
5-6 p.m.
213 Gregory Hall
Register here to attend
Presented by Media Career Services
Join us for Media Career Night where College of Media alumni share stories about their career path and offer career advice. Students will have the opportunity to hear about their career journey and ask them questions. We are excited to have the following alumni panelists participating in the event:
- Penny Bradford (BS ’25, journalism)
Marketing & Digital Content Manager at Parkland College
- Carson Gourdie (BS ’23, journalism)
Sports Reporter at WICS News Channel 20
- Olivia Moffitt (BS ’21, media and cinema studies)
Influencer and Founder & Tour Guide at A Girl About Champaign-Urbana
Tuesday, February 24
Pop-Up Headshot Lab
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
29 Gregory Hall
Brought to you by The Career Center and Media Career Services
Get career ready by getting FREE professional headshots. Join us on a first-come, first-serve basis as you prepare for the job and internship market. Each session should take 3-5 minutes. Students are encouraged to come early as the cut-off will be 15 minutes prior to closing. Professional dress suggested.
Student Internship Panel Showcase
4-5 p.m.
31 Gregory Hall
Register here to attend
Presented by Media Career Services
Panelists include:
- Aaron Anastos, senior in journalism and anthropology
- Reis Glover, senior in advertising
- Shirley Ma, senior in CS + advertising
- Ella Yoder, junior in media and cinema studies
Join your fellow Media peers as they share stories about their past internship experiences, including at business such as Ogilvy and GE Appliances. The student panelists will discuss internship search tips, the interview experience, skills they learned, and much more!
Wednesday, February 25
Resume Print and Go Drop-Ins
2:30-4 p.m.
13 Gregory Hall
Presented by Media Career Services / Sponsored by College of Media Student Services
College of Media students are invited to print up to 10 copies of their resume in preparation for the Hire Illini Career and Internship Fair. Resume paper will be provided by College of Media Student Services Center. This is a FREE event for College of Media students.
Resume Revamp: AI Strategies to Level Up Your Resume
5-6 p.m.
Gallery of Siebel Center for Design
Presented by Media Career Services / Sponsored by American Advertising Federation
Join our interactive workshop to learn practical strategies for using AI tools to revise and enhance your resume. Whether you’re starting from scratch or refining an existing resume, you will learn how to leverage AI platforms to create a strong, results driven resume that highlights your skills.
Thursday, February 26
Hire Illini Career and Internship Fair
1-5 p.m.
Illini Union
Presented by The Career Center
Unlock your future and join us at the Hire Illini Career and Internship Fair. This is an excellent opportunity for you to explore a vast array of career and internship opportunities at 100+ of the nation’s leading employers (and the list is still growing). Open to Illinois students of all majors and class levels, this event promises to connect you with recruiters who are eager to engage with talent like you! Whether you are seeking an internship, a full-time position, or just eager to expand your network and knowledge of your chosen field, this fair is the perfect platform for you to kickstart your professional journey. Registration is encouraged but not required.
On the day of the fair, feel free to stop at the Career Coaching Corner (located in the Pine Lounge of the Illini Union) for any last-minute advice. Our expert career coaches will be available to assist you with any last-minute questions you may have as you navigate your career fair experience.
Friday, February 27
Frank Center Student Workshop: Q&A with Alum Joe Sargis, Senior Producer at Fox News
12-1:30 p.m.
Frank Newsroom at Richmond Studio
RSVP to Colleen King, cck@illinois.edu, Frank Center Director
Presented by the Richard and Leslie Frank Center for Leadership and Innovation in Media
Learn more about the career journey of Joe Sargis (BS ’13, journalism) and his time at Fox News as a senior producer.
During his time at U of I he was an on-air personality at WPGU-FM, an active member at UI7 News, and a Student U broadcaster for the Big Ten Network. Sargis worked at WCIU-TV in Chicago as a production assistant, associate producer, and then line producer. He began his career at Fox News as an associate producer for Special Report with Bret Baier and is currently the senior producer.