Brian Stelter, Writer/Reporter, New York TimesBrian Stelter is a media reporter at The New York Times. He writes about television and the Web, both for the paper and for the paper’s blog Media Decoder. Before joining The Times in 2007, Stelter was the founder and editor of TVNewser, the pre-eminent blog about the television news industry. When not writing, Stelter […]
Nakia, Musician and Finalist on NBC’s The VoiceNakia, known for his larger-than-life, soulful vocal performance and ability to connect with an audience, is a true Austin success story. Since his arrival at “The Live Music Capital of the World” in 2002, he has quickly formed alliances with Austin’s best musicians. Nakia rose to national prominence when a Los Angeles casting […]
Laura Prather, Partner at Sedgwick Detert Moran and Arnold LLPLaura Prather is the managing partner of the Austin office of Sedgwick LLP, an international litigation and business law firm. Prather has practiced First Amendment law for 20 years, is on the faculty at the School of Law at the University of Texas, and was the lead negotiator who drafted the […]
Mass Comm Week is all about media, and we like you to be able to use the current tools that will be discussed in sessions during the event. We have many opportunities for you to participate… and win a variety of fabulous prizes, including DVDs and Participant Media Guides for Page One: Inside the New York Times, David Neff’s book […]
Please check the schedule for times these speakers will be appearing during Mass Comm Week on Monday, Oct. 17. Burnie Burns, Creator of Red vs Blue and Owner, Rooster Teeth ProductionsMichael Justin “Burnie” Burns (born 1973) is an independent filmmaker living in Austin, Texas. His most notable contributions have been in machinima, although he has also worked with live-action filmmaking. […]
Have you been wondering what this Mass Comm Week thing is all about? Hear from MC Week veterans and students who have benefited from it in the past.
The School of Journalism and Mass Communication is hosting its annual Mass Comm Week, Oct. 6-10, 2025. This year, we have some amazing events both in person and online! Don’t miss out on the chance to look to the future and hear professionals discuss issues, trends and careers in mass media. Visit our Schedule page to learn more about each event and panel.