Media Tour History

Our Annual Student Media Tour is designed to serve as professional education outside the classroom with an emphasis on career tracks and internships.  Each year the tour continues to grow. This year we hosted our 3rd Annual Student Tour, with 28 students.  The students came from various universities: including University of TX- Arlington, Texas A&M, Oklahoma University, Texas Tech, University of North Texas, University of TX- Tyler and Northwood University.

The students experience a whole day touring media facilities and being enlightened by television, radio, newspaper and advertising media partners.  The department heads from these various facilities explained job skill requirements, various career tracks and internship opportunities.  Resumes are collected by the media partners in consideration for internships.  The Annual Student Media Tour includes executive transportation, meals, chaperones and a One Year Student Membership to our organization.  We invite students and media partners to get involved each year.  For more information contact: Vivian Unger, Student in Broadcast Chair, veunger@swbell.ne

Below are some of the 70 participants in the AWM-DFW 4th Annual Student Media Tour being shown around Cowboys Stadium in Arlington. 

CLICK HERE to see photos from our latest Students In Media Tour

More Student Comments

• I was sent an email from my ex-professor about this student tour a day after the RSVP date. I would have never thought that I would have still had the time to sign up for this event, as well as receive an interview at the sales offices of ABC. This was definitely something that was meant to be! LeAnn M. Holt The Univeristy of Texas at Tyler Business Management, 2009
• “The Alliance for Women Media Tour is a “rubber meets the road” opportunity. It gave me a vivid image of what I’m studying for.” Thanks. Ahsan “Ali” Khan, University of Texas at Arlington, Public Relations and Business Administration, 2012
• I am a sophomore marketing student.  The tour was amazing and opened my eyes to so many I cant wait to come back to the next one. Leonard Brown, Northwood University
• The 2011 Student Media Tour was amazing! It allowed us the ability to network at various organizations and open a few doors for internships among other possibilities! I also made some new friends! Brittani Wilkins, UNT, Junior, Advertising
• The Media Tour was more than I had expected. To hear about the industry from professionals who are dedicated to assisting students and can share valuable knowledge that will influence our careers was worth more than any text book I've read over the last four years! The insights I gained from being on the tour have given me a much better perspective on my forthcoming entry into the industry. Thank you! Anonymous UTA Marketing Student
• The 3rd Annual Student Media Tour provided an inspirational and eye-opening look into various media outlets and the way they operate. It was a true delight and left me feeling more motivated than ever to continue on as a young pre-professional pursuing a career in the media world. Kristin Fowler, University of Texas at Arlington, Advertising major, 2011

Media Partner’s Feedback:

• It was truly my pleasure.  I actually got a handwritten note from one of the students.  Juleann Pasqualini, Katz Media Sales
• “It was a great pleasure meeting all of you who put this event together for the students. You are making a HUGE difference in their lives, introducing them to all the various industries, so pat yourself on the back”!  Allison McFadden, HR Generalist, Moroch

College and University Feedback:

• This is a great idea!   Alan Albarran, University of North Texas
• “Excellent-please let me know of the next tour and I will advertise it to my larger cases.  Appreciate what you are doing for the students—it is an excellent venue for them”. Dr. Allan Saxe, University of Texas-Arlington
• “Please spread the word”!   Lee Salzberger, University of North Texas- Media Sales Institute

Beginning in 2009, AWM-DFW has played host to over 140 students empowering them to find internships and entry level positions from the following schools:

• University of Texas-Arlington
• Texas A&M
• Oklahoma University
• University North Texas                                                                       
• Texas State University
• Texas Wesleyan
• Texas Tech
• University of Texas -Tyler
• SMU
• Northwood University
• University of Dallas
• University of Texas- Dallas
• University of Missouri

Previous Tour Hosts:

• KXAS (2012)       
• WFAA   (2009-12)
• Texas Rangers (2012)
• Balcom Agency (2012)
• Univision Television   (2010)                                
• KATZ (2010)
• Dallas Morning News (2010-12)                         
• Richards Group (2009)
• Moroch (2010-12)
• Radio One (2011)      
• KTVT/KTXA (2009)                                                             
• Cumulus Media (2009-12)
• TM/ Universal (2012)
• Dallas Cowboys (2012)
• Loomis Advertising (2010)
• CBS Radio (2009)

The Student Media Tour is a win/win opportunity for students and companies.  Many students have received exciting internships and entry level position as a result of their participation. Media companies have an exciting opportunity to open their doors to a new generation of educated talent just entering the work force!