Students must arrive in New York City by Sunday, October 20th. Tours will take place from approximately 9:00 am – 5:00 pm on Monday, October 21st and Tuesday, October 22nd. 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.

• Bloomberg
• Hearst Magazines
• HUNTER
• Merkley+Partners
• NYC Public Schools
• Peloton
• Resnicow & Associates

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 20th and should plan to return to Lincoln on Wednesday, October 23rd. 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 $2.90 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 required location for students to stay at, so feel free to choose what works with your budget. Chaperones for the trip will be staying at Tempo by Hilton New York Times Square this year if you would like to stay at the same hotel. If you need help in your hotel search, reach out to Natalie (natalie@unl.edu).
• Pro Tip: It is recommended that you find a centrally located place to stay to avoid long commute times for tours. Staying near Central Park, Midtown, Times Square, or other centrally located neighborhoods is recommended, rather than neighborhoods located north of Central Park or boroughs farther out (Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, etc.) that will be farther from tour locations.

• The only food provided during the trip is at the Hearst Magazines tour and the alumni mixer event. At the alumni mixer there will be drinks and light appetizers provided. Other than that, students are responsible for food throughout the trip.
• Pro Tip: 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 about pre-trip planning and meeting reminders will be disseminated. 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: Hearst, HUNTER, Peloton, NYC Public Schools, and more. 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 23rd 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 one 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 3rd and 24th. 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.