Meeting Recap: 8/29

Thank you so much to all of you who made it to our first Cafme meeting of the year Wednesday night. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did!

After each of our meetings, we’ll post a meeting recap here on the blog.

At the Aug. 29 meeting, Cafme hosted the leaders of campus publications. Here’s a list of who spoke, how to reach them and a brief description of the publications. Many are hiring writers, bloggers, photographers, designers and advertisers, so be on the lookout for applications, as deadlines are fast approaching!

The DailyTar Heel

Representatives: Sallie King, advertising (shking@email.unc.edu)

Elise Young, managing editor (managing.editor@dailytarheel.com)

Bailey Seitter, assistant design editor (design@dailytarheel.com)

The Daily Tar Heel is UNC’s daily newspaper. With a staff of more than 200 people, there’s definitely a place for you, whether it be as a sales representative for the advertising department, a copy editor, a designer or photographer, or a writer for one of the five news desks – University, City, State & National, Sports and Arts.

There is an interest meeting Aug. 30 at 5:30 p.m. in the DTH office.

Applications: Advertising: Oct. 1

Newsroom: Aug. 31  

Black Ink

Representative: Averi Harper, editor-in-chief (anharper@email.unc.edu; uncblackink@gmail.com)

Black Ink is the official publication of the black student movement. They cover everything from politics, to sports, to entertainment. They are hiring writers and are expanding their graphics and design efforts.

Blue &White

Representative: Margot Pien, managing editor (mhpien@live.unc.edu)

Blue & White is a features magazine at UNC. They are hiring writers, designers, bloggers, columnists, a treasurer and an advertising/PR representative.

Application: Due Aug. 31 at midnight, but will accept Aug. 2 at midnight if you specify that you were at the Cafme meeting.

Her CampusUNC

Representative: Hayley Paytes, editor-in-chief (hayley.paytes@gmail.com)

Her Campus UNC is an online magazine that specializes in features and light stories. If you’re interested in blogging, travel, fashion, health or lifestyle writing, Her Campus is a great way to get started in the magazine world. They are looking for photographers, designers and writers.

Application: Currently accepting writers, photographers and graphic designers. Email your resume and a writing sample or brief statement on why you want to join to Her Campus president Melissa Paniagua at melissapaniagua@hercampus.com

ResoundMagazine

Representative: Catie King, president and co-founder (catie@resoundmagazine.com)

Resound Magazine is UNC’s first online campus music magazine, which launched in April 2011. They are looking for people who are music lovers, and it’s a great way to learn more about the local music scene. They are in the market for more writers, designers, photographers and advertising/PR representatives.

They are hosting training workshops Sept. 9.

Rival Magazine

Representative: Allie Barnes, editor-in-chief (alyssandra.barnes@gmail.com)

Rival is a joint publication between UNC and Duke, with people from each school on the staff. They cover events on both campuses, in Durham and in Chapel Hill.

Applications: Currently accepting. There is an opening for the UNC managing editor position.

Scope

Representative: Ali Ives, (acives@live.unc.edu)

Scope is one of the only fashion and lifestyle magazines on campus. They are independently published, and their coverage extends off campus, as well. They have open positions for photographers and bloggers, who would work on a weekly basis.

Uncharted

Representative: Rachel Allen, editor-in-chief (reallen@live.unc.edu)

Uncharted is an online arts and music magazine that covers local arts, music and theater. They are accepting writers, bloggers, designers and photographers.

CarolinaScientific

Representative: Kati Moore, associate editor, designer and production editor (Carolina_scientific@unc.edu)

Carolina Scientific covers any and all science research that goes on at UNC. They are looking for writers and artists to do illustrations for them. Working for the magazine is a great way to explore scientific journalism, which is a growing field.

CarolinaReview

Representative: Kelsey Rupp, editor-in-chief (carolinareview@unc.edu)

Carolina Review is a conservative and libertarian publication that covers political campus events. With the elections happening this year, they will also publish an issue in September that covers national events. They are looking for bloggers, specifically.

CarolinaPassport

Representative: Georgia Walker, managing editor (gkwalker@live.unc.edu)

Carolina Passport is UNC’s study abroad magazine. After students study abroad, they can submit their stories to the magazine. You don’t have to have studied abroad to be on staff, though. There are opportunities to work on editorial or design teams.

Applications: Sept. 4 deadline.

That's it for this week's meeting. We'll see you next Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Halls of Fame to Skype with Eva Chen, of Teen Vogue!

Meet the Officers: Alyssa Bailey

CAFME's full of some pretty amazing people, and we want you to get to know them. This week? Meet Alyssa Bailey, CAFME's 2012-2013 co-president.

Tell us a bit about yourself.

I'm a senior journalism and French major from Ellicott City, Md. When I'm not consumed with journalism (which I wouldn't hesitate to call the love of my life), I love running, fashion and baking for others!

How did you get involved with CAFME?

I was on Ed2010's site and found UNC had a chapter. It was the summer, and I contacted then-president Sierra Piland about joining. I ended up writing for its intern diaries blog that summer (I was interning then at Washington Post Express) and attended its first meeting as soon as the year started. It's been love ever since.

What do you do on CAFME?

I'm co-president so along with Carson, I'm in charge of making sure the gears of the club work. I also serve as the face of the club and its liaison with outside organizations (so the journalism school, other clubs and Ed2010, for example). I oversee all projects and administrative tasks, distribute assignments to officers, organize club initiatives and lead meetings. I do a lot of planning: I'm constantly asking myself, "What can we do to make CAFME even better?" I present those ideas to my board (and they present theirs) and if one's really good, we run with it and make it happen. I'm dedicated to making this club better.

What do you like the most about the club?

The people. It's been so inspiring getting to know — and see — how far our members have gone. I'm constantly floored by the talent, dedication and drive of the people in this group.

What is your goal for the club this year?

To improve upon what co-presidents Sierra Piland and Nicole Yang did last year: I really want to make this club as much as a resource to members as possible and to inspire them to go big. The purpose of CAFME is to provide members an understanding of how the magazine industry works, what career options are there and how to break in if they want to. And if they want to, I want to make sure they have all the help they need doing it!

What else are you involved with?

On campus, I work on the Daily Tar Heel as a designer and with Scope.

Tell us about your magazine experience.

I've been very fortunate to have six incredible internships. I've worked as an editorial intern at Girls' Life, USA Weekend, Cosmopolitan, Women's Wear Daily in Paris and at ELLE this past summer. I was a web intern at Washington Post Express, too. I've absolutely loved all my experiences, and through them I've come to have a better sense just what it is I'd love to do: work at a women's interest or fashion magazine in New York (my summers at Cosmo and ELLE were just beyond words — such honors and pleasures!) I hope to be lucky enough to post-graduation.

Through my internships, I've really gotten a sense of the steps of the editorial process — just how much goes into a story. I've pitched, I've researched, I've interviewed, I've written, I've copy-edited. And I've adored each and every step. The more I work, the more I realize editorial really is for me. And that's so important. Don't be afraid to evaluate whether what you're doing is right for you and even admitting that maybe it's not. You've got time to adjust and should. Find the thing you're passionate about because once you do, the rest will just fall into place. You'll find a way to incorporate it into your job and will find happiness in it.

What tips would you offer to others trying to follow in your footsteps?

Don't be afraid to shoot high. I originally wasn't planning on applying to New York internships until my junior year of college. I heard about other CAFME members who had them, however, so I went for it my sophomore year, reasoning if they did, why couldn't I? I put in so many applications. There were moments I was so disheartened because I didn't hear anything. But I never gave up completely. I followed up with Cosmo, got a response and edit test, was interviewed and offered the position. I then spent one of the most incredible and rewarding summers of my life working there. You've got to be persistent. Don't let negativity, doubt or frustration cause you to create your own limits.

What would you like to do after you graduate?

I graduate in December and plan to move up to New York after. I hope to work as an editorial assistant at a women's interest or fashion magazine. We'll see how that goes! Fingers crossed!

What is your one Carolina must-do?

That's so hard! Mine's pretty college generic: just try to meet as many people as you can (Carolina is full of incredible ones) and take any opportunity that fascinates you. Have fun, soak up campus and enjoy Franklin!

First Meeting: Wednesday, Aug. 29

It’s been a fantastic first week back at UNC for CAFME, as we’re gearing up for a year full of magazine fun.

We have tons planned for the year like talks with the editors of national magazines, networking trips and helpful workshops and panels. 

It’s time for our weekly meetings to start back up again, and we couldn’t be more excited! The first meeting will be Wednesday, Aug. 29 at 8 p.m. in Carroll, room 33. We can’t wait to catch up with returning members and get to know the new.

At the meeting, we’ll give an overview of our fall semester plans - speakers we'll be hosting (like Eva Chen, beauty editor at Teen Vogue!), trips we'll be taking and more!

Representatives from campus publications will be at the meeting Wednesday. Come to learn more about groups like Rival Magazine, Her Campus UNC, The Daily Tar Heel and BoUNCe Magazine.

Come hungry because we’ll have plenty of pizza!.

So if you were sad that Fall Fest was cancelled this year (we were!) and still want to learn about the many campus publications AND get free food, you won’t want to miss CAFME’s first meeting.

CAFME officers planning our first meeting at Jack Sprat on Franklin Street

Welcome Back: Cafme at Fall Fest and J-School Convocation

Welcome back to Carolina, everyone!

As you get ready for classes, Cafme's gearing up for an extraordinary fall. Say hello to us at FallFest tomorrow night (Aug. 19) or at the journalism school's Opening Convocation at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 20. We'll have flyers that'll detail what we're about this fall and treats.

Our first meeting will be Wednesday, August 29 at 8 p.m. We'll announce the location here and through email soon!

In the meantime, catch up on our summer!

-To read about the amazing experiences our members had interning across the country (from meeting Shay Mitchell at Seventeen to working with Anderson Cooper himself at CNN), check out our intern diaries blog here!

-To hear about our New York Sunday events and what Cafme did in the Big City, read our summer recap post here.

-Get to know our members of week and what they did this summer: Courtney Tye (art intern at Hearst Design Group), Dasha Menafee (accessories intern at ELLE magazine), Chelsea Lowell (advertising intern at BooneOakley), Alison Ives (editorial intern at ZTrend and CHAOS magazine) and Brittain McNeel (art intern at Niche Media and ArtistDaily).

P.S. Looking for an internship this fall? These Triangle publications are looking for you! QSR (paid), Carolina Woman (unpaid) and Durham magazine (unpaid) are looking to hire interns in multiple departments. Find out more information about their programs and how to apply here (QSR, Carolina Woman) and here (Durham magazine).

As always, follow the latest on Cafme on our Facebook Page and Twitter. Feel free to email us questions at unccafme@gmail.com any time.

We're looking forward to seeing you very soon!

Seeking Interns: Durham Magazine

Looking for a fall internship? This Triangle publication is hiring interns. Apply today, and good luck!

Job/Internship Type: Unpaid Internship
Company/Publication Name: Durham Magazine
Location: Durham, N.C.

Description:

Have you ever wanted to know what goes on behind the scenes at a magazine? If the answer is yes, then Durham Magazine is looking for you! The Associated Publisher of Durham Magazine is seeking a self-motivated intern who is looking for a fast-paced learning environment with opportunities for experience in a variety of areas. The internship will begin immediately, and will last through fall, and possibly the spring semester.

Responsibilities for this internship may include, but are not limited to:
-Writing for Durham Magazine's blog and advertorials
-Event management
-Creative ad conceptualization
-Researching client lists
-Calling and setting appointments for Associated Publisher

The intern should:
-Be a college student seeking a degree in either journalism or business with an interest in marketing
-Be an independent worker with problem solving skills
-Have strong communication skills
-Be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
-Have a car and valid license
-Have a strong desire to learn!
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This internship can be catered to your interests and the areas in which you're seeking more opportunities for growth. While this internship is unpaid, it is a great resume builder. If interested, please send your resume, cover letter, and a writing sample to Carl Johnson at carljohnson@durhammag.com and intern@durhammag.com

Member of the Week: Courtney Tye

CAFME's full of some pretty amazing people, and we want you to get to know them. This week? Meet Courtney Tye, a rising senior interning for the Hearst Design Group this summer.

Tell us a bit about yourself.
I'm a rising senior at UNC from Hillsborough, N.C. I started out on the reporting track but switched to editing and graphic design once I realized how much I loved publication design!

How did you get involved with CAFME?
I heard about it from the JOMC listserv and thought it was something I needed to get involved in!

What do you like the most about the club?
The chance to meet professionals in the industry and other j-school students I might not meet otherwise.

What else are you involved with on campus?
I'm the design director for Scope, design editor for Carolina PASSPORT and vice president of SND.

Tell us about your internship.
I'm interning for the Hearst Design Group, which is the combined staff for House Beautiful, ELLE DECOR and VERANDA. I'm an art intern for the marketing department, so I've been working on lots of promotional materials.

How did you hear about the opportunity?
I found an ad for the internship on westovermedia.com

What has been the most challenging/rewarding aspect of the internship?
It's been challenging because three magazines have only recently combined marketing departments, and processes have been restructured for everyone. It's been very rewarding, though, to be part of something that's still so new, and as the internship has progressed, and I've been entrusted with bigger tasks and more responsibility, I've started to feel like part of the team.

What tips would you offer to others trying to follow in your footsteps?
Don't give up! Contact as many people as you can. Even if you don't think you qualify for the internship, it doesn't hurt to try! The worst they can say is no.

What would you like to do after you graduate?
I'd definitely like to do magazine design — probably for a women's lifestyle magazine. Other than that, I have no idea!

What's your one Carolina must-do before you graduate?
YOPO. It's that important.