| NBCUniversal has extended a partnership with the department of journalism and mass communication at North Carolina A&T State University to further develop initiatives to direct graduates of historically black colleges and universities into media careers.
On April 24, the last day of the department’s annual Media Week celebration, representatives from NBCUniversal joined alumnus, television host and actor Terrence Jenkins to celebrate “Terrence J Day” to announce the partnership. The group included executive vice president and chief diversity officer Craig Robinson; Sal Mendoza, vice president of diversity and inclusion; James Seldric Blocker, talent acquisition lead-campus programs; and N.C. A&T alumnus Anzio Williams, vice president of news at NBC10 in Philadelphia.
“We are proud to join Terrence on this special day and continue our partnership with N.C. A&T, which helps prepare and equip students with the necessary tools to succeed in the competitive media industry,” Robinson said.
In March, NBCUniversal established a partnership with JOMC in which the media giant donated $50,000 to sponsor the department’s annual National Association of Black Journalists Multimedia Short Course. NBCUniversal will continue that partnership with the university for four years as well as provide internship and recruitment opportunities in news, research, TV programming and public relations to JOMC students via its Campus 2 Career program.
NBCUniversal is recognized as one of the industry’s leaders in developing new talent and pursuing comprehensive, multiyear plans to recruit, retain and develop diverse employees and executives in every area of its business.
Jenkins spent the day on campus engaging with students, faculty, staff and donors after announcing a $100,000 endowment for the department.
“The reason why I have the career I have is because of the four years I spent here,” Jenkins said in his announcement. |
