This Pre-Workshop Event has been Postponed
This is a busy time of year for students and all who help them succeed. To make things easier for them and to give them a lighter load, we’ve decided to move our Student Day so that we can maximize the impact will minimizing the stress. For all students who are working toward exams, good luck, and have an extra coffee! For instructors, make that TWO coffees! We look forward to seeing you soon.
The SND Foundation is looking forward to engaging with students and educators throughout the summer with our partner organizations. Follow the SND Foundation on social media to learn about future Student Sessions and locations.
The Society for News Design Foundation is excited to be part of the Society for News Design’s first ever, SND Week. The Foundation will hold two half-day pre-conference workshops, Student Sessions and Inclusive by Design: Why Accessibility Matters, on May 19 at the Museum of Art and Design in New York City.
“Students and young professionals have always been a focus of the Foundation,” Board of Trustees Chair, Paige K. Connor, stated. “One of our goals is to inspire the next generation with the possibilities and relevance of visual storytelling and its power to influence. Dedicating sessions to students gives them the opportunity to connect with professionals and learn from the experiences of others.”
About the Student Sessions
Student Sessions: Discover Your Visual Storytelling Career
As a college student, you may find yourself wondering how to turn your passion for visual storytelling into a successful career. Our SND Foundation Student Sessions pre-conference is designed to help you do just that! Our experienced professionals will provide you with tips and tricks for acing professional interviews, along with strategies to find your first job.
In addition, the workshop will expose you to the wide range of industries where your visual storytelling skills can be applied. From publications and advertising to digital media and products, there are countless career paths available to you. During the pre-conference, you’ll have the opportunity to hear directly from professionals in the design field who have successfully navigated these industries and are excited to share their insights.
So, if you’re ready to take the first step towards a rewarding career in visual storytelling, don’t miss our workshop! Sign up now and unlock the tools you need to embark on your professional journey.
The Sessions
*Subject to change
The many career paths for visual storytellers
Presenter: TBD
Visual storytelling is everywhere, and though it may have started in art departments and newsrooms its now practiced far and wide. This is an exciting time, and the team at Upstatement can show young designers many of the career paths open to them, from traditional media to big tech, politics, philanthropy and entrepreneurship, all build on the foundations of visual storytelling and communication skills.
Creating Your Own Path
Presenter: Paige K. Connor
Everyone sets out with a dream job they aspire to land. But what happens when you don’t land that job? I did not (never did) and my career has far exceeded the dream job I once thought meant “I made it”. This talk focuses on how to make every tole in your career your ideal role, develop skills and grow your career.
Whistleblowing: We Reveal What We’re Secretly Looking for When Hiring Visual Storytellers
Panel: TBD
You spend hours perfecting your portfolio, your resume and your cover letter for each job. You send it off and you wait, and wait, and wait. In truth, employers are looking for more than great visual storytelling portfolios, especially with the changing workforce and remote teams. Our panel will share what visual storytelling hiring managers are looking for during the entire hiring process. Psst … it really is more than your portfolio.
How to Be Professional and Make a Good Impression
Presenter: Patrick Garvin
Advise, Tips and Best Practices you can start doing right now to get a job.
Session TBD
Presenter: TBD
To learn more about SND Week and to register for the pre-conference workshop, visit snd.org.