NYC Media Tour

Students must arrive in New York City by Sunday, October 15th. Tours will take place from approximately 9:00am – 5:00pm on Monday, October 16th and Tuesday, October 17th. Students can expect to visit 3-4 employers each day. Outside of scheduled tour times, students can explore the city however they choose. However, be mindful that this is not a vacation, it is a professional development trip so you should be putting your best foot forward with employers by showing up on time and being put together.

Below are some of the employers we’ll be visiting this fall. Our list is growing, so check back for updates!

• Day One Agency
• Hearst Magazines
• Ketchum
• National Basketball Association (NBA)
• New York Times
• NYC Public Schools
• Peloton
• POV Agency

Students are responsible for all costs associated with travel, lodging and food. Below is a list of what you can expect to pay for on the trip. More details are provided for each in their own FAQ section.

• Round-trip flight
• Transportation around the city
• Hotel
• Meals
• Other excursions you choose (shopping, museums, etc.)

Students will need to be in NYC by Sunday, October 15th and should plan to return to Lincoln on Wednesday, October 18th. Since you are responsible for your travel arrangements, you get to choose your flight times. This allows you to choose what works best for your schedule and budget. It is recommended to find a travel buddy who is also going on the trip, especially if you aren’t comfortable traveling alone. If you need help connecting with others on the trip, reach out to Natalie Becerra (natalie@unl.edu).

It is recommended that you get a MetroCard while you’re in the city. This will be $1 for the card initially plus the amount you select to load onto the card. It is an average of $2.75 per ride, but you can also look at options that give you unlimited rides. Also, make sure to arrange travel to and from the airport, whether that is a ride-sharing company like Uber or Lyft or riding the bus. There will be helpful articles about transportation provided on the pop-up class Canvas page.

There is not a recommended location for students to stay at, so feel free to choose what works with your budget. If you need help in your hotel search, reach out to Natalie.

The only food provided during the trip is at the Drinks with the Dean event. At this alumni mixer there will be drinks and light appetizers provided. Other than that, students are responsible for food throughout the trip. There are cost-effective ways to save some money along the way, like buying quick breakfast or snack options at a local bodega or opting for a cheaper lunch/dinner option. The city has so much to offer at whatever works best with your budget.

There is a Slack channel for those in the pop-up class. As soon as you sign up, you will be invited via your Huskers email to join the Slack workspace to see who else is going in case you want to find roommates and travel buddies. This is also how important communication will be disseminated about pre-trip planning and meeting reminders. The channel will be utilized while in the city as well.

This is a professional development event, and therefore you are expected to put your best foot forward and look put together as you meet with employers. It is recommended to dress in business casual for the employer tours. We will go over what this looks like more in-depth during the pop-up class if you need some guidance, and a sample packing list will be provided to make sure you are prepared. Business casual allows you to look professional but still be comfortable enough to get around the city. Outside of tours feel free to wear what you want to explore the city!

The biggest benefit of taking this trip is that you will gain access to large companies you might not otherwise be able to access, and there are great opportunities to network with alumni. We’ll be visiting the following employers this year: National Basketball Association (NBA), New York Times, Ketchum, Peloton, Hearst Magazines, Day One Agency, POV Agency and NYC Public Schools. Our list is growing, so check back for updates!

Anyone with a major in the College of Journalism and Mass Communications is welcome to come on the NYC Media Tour! You can find more information and sign up here. If you do not have a major in CoJMC but are interested in attending the Media Tour, please reach out to Natalie Becerra at natalie@unl.edu.

Since the NYC Media Tour takes place over fall break, the only day of classes you would miss is Wednesday, October 18th when you travel back to Nebraska. All students will have an official note they can give to professors to excuse their absence, but students should still communicate with their professors ahead of time to coordinate any missing assignments or exams.

We discourage traveling on your own if it can be avoided for safety reasons. There will be other students on the trip for you to hang out and explore the city with! There will also be an instructor accompanying everyone on the employer tours.

Yes, all students who sign up for the NYC Media Tour will be taking the pop-up class (JOMC 192.951). If you are taking the pop-up class for 1 credit, you will receive directions for how to enroll in the course. If you are not taking the pop-up class for credit, you will be manually added to the Canvas course. Regardless, all students traveling to NYC will complete assignments and attend a meeting on October 5th and 19th. For a detailed outline of the pop-up class schedule, please see this form.

All students will complete pre-trip assignments focused on employer research and professionalism. You will also be provided with a sample packing list for the trip and there will be a checklist to make sure all your accommodations are in order.