Jacht videographers Jackson Atwell and Nia Johnson work with CoJMC faculty member and Jacht Creative Director Alan Eno. Maia Merritt | Jacht Photographer
Jacht Agency is excited to announce its student crew for the spring 2024 semester. This semester, there are 48 “Jachters,” who represent students from different backgrounds and majors at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL).
Jacht, a student-run advertising agency through the UNL College of Journalism and Mass Communications, offers students real-world experience as they work with a variety of clients on brand strategy, public relations, multimedia, design and more.
Jacht enables students to improve their skills and develop their expertise throughout the semester. Often, students return to Jacht for a second semester to discover more opportunities and take on leadership roles.
Teghan Metcalf, a senior advertising and public relations major, serves as the director of account strategy this semester. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing client relations and brand strategy development.
“Jacht is one of those once-in-a-lifetime experiences you are fortunate to get,” Metcalf said. “Throughout the semester, working internally with a team, and externally with clients, I am able to build up my skills that I would not be able to in a traditional classroom setting, and this will translate well in the real world when I’m starting my career.”
Students work with clients and gain the opportunity to make a direct impact on the business. Clients this semester include MI Cubed, University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), the Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance and more. Jacht continues to encourage a culture where students have the opportunity to collaborate, network and strengthen client relationships.
Applications to join Jacht for the fall 2024 semester are now open. Applicants from all UNL colleges are welcome to apply by March 7. Find more information and apply at https://www.jacht.agency/apply.
The following students are a part of the spring 2024 Jacht crew:
| Name | Position |
| Bennett Woody | Videographer |
| Cailtin Pieters | Videographer |
| Celia Wightman | Copywriter |
| Dana Summers | Business Developer |
| Dayton Bailey | Brand Strategist |
| Drew Baldridge | Director of Communications and Public Relations |
| Elizabeth Hesser | Account Executive |
| Emma Conarchy | Graphic Designer |
| Emori Hamilton | Social Media Specialist |
| Erin Bousquet | Graphic Designer |
| Han Doan | Graphic Designer |
| Hannah Hart | Brand Strategist |
| Helena Tran | DEI Specialist |
| Jackson Atwell | Videographer |
| Jason Rogers | Copywriter |
| Jena Nelson | Graphic Designer |
| Jenna Reynolds | Videographer |
| Jillian Buell | Social Media Strategist |
| Kai Xing Toon | Videographer |
| Kaitlin Kadavy | Production Manager |
| Kara Stone | PR Specialist |
| Kasha Cherek | Multimedia Strategist |
| Kate Janisch | Account Executive |
| Kelsie Bliss | Social Media Strategist |
| Kieran Strawmier | Director of Business Development |
| Lana Hebda | Videographer |
| Lauren Peters | Multimedia Strategist |
| Leo Huse | Graphic Designer |
| Luke Kuenstler | PR Specialist |
| Madalyn Backes | Multimedia Strategist |
| Madison Kielty | Videographer |
| Madysen Early | HR Specialist |
| Maia Merritt | Photographer |
| Malaki Holmes | Videographer |
| Megan Braun | Brand Strategist |
| Mia Ackermann | Director of Multimedia |
| Mitchell Yosten | Business Developer |
| Nia Johnson | Videographer |
| Nina Campbell | Art Director |
| Olivia Priefert | Videographer |
| Parviz Jamalov | Director of HR & Culture / DEI |
| Rachel Hayden | Account Executive |
| Regan Sheppard | Account Executive |
| Sama Muthanna | DEI Specialist |
| Sandy Cortez | Graphic Designer |
| Teghan Metcalf | Director of Account Strategy |
| Will Fuglsang | Account Executive |
| XinMay Kok | Web Designer |
Jacht Agency is a full-service, student-run advertising agency through the College of Journalism and Mass Communications. Students in Jacht gain real-world experience that builds on classroom instruction through opportunities to work with various clients in an advertising agency setting. Jacht offers many creative services, including strategic branding, integrated marketing communications, campaign concepts, videography, photography, social media strategy, content creation, print design and public relations. Learn more about Jacht Agency at https://www.jacht.agency.
