Host Skye Lee talks with Ethan Ward, an entrepreneur, award winning journalist, and USC Annenberg alum. Ethan shares how he went from living in his car while attending community college to earning degrees in journalism and public diplomacy at USC. He discusses how the Annenberg Media Center shaped his career, why he founded his media company Heat Drawn, and what inspired his podcast Reputation. The conversation explores his studies in human computer interaction and his mission to amplify underrepresented voices through creative storytelling.”

This episode of The Annenverse was researched, hosted, and edited by journalism student Skye Lee. Engineered by Areon Mobasher.

In this episode of The Annenverse, host Skye Lee sits down with Annenberg alum Briana Robinson to explore her inspiring journey — from studying abroad in Costa Rica, to earning a Fulbright scholarship in China, to becoming the inaugural Director of Development at the San Diego Diplomacy Council. Together, they discuss how Robinson’s global experiences have shaped her worldview and guided her career aspirations.

This episode is hosted, produced, and researched by journalism student Skye Lee, co-produced by Olivia Mowry, engineered by Areon Mobasher, and edited by Skye Lee and Areon Mobasher.

In this episode of “The Annenverse,” our host Skye Lee speaks with USC Annenberg Assistant Professor of Communication Marlon Twyman, USC Viterbi Professor Elisabeth Weiss, and USC Men’s Rowing Coach John Kaitz. 

Together, they explore the significance of organizational communication across various goal-oriented social contexts, including sports and academia. They delve into its role in fostering a robust and positive work culture, as well as practical strategies for USC Annenberg students to integrate organizational communication skills into their pursuits.

This episode of “The Annenverse” is hosted, produced, and researched by journalism student Skye Lee. Co-produced by Olivia Mowry. Engineered by Areon Mobasher. Edited by Skye Lee and Areon Mobasher.

In this episode of “The Annenverse," our host Skye Lee tours the USC Annenberg's Student Services offices to chat with their staff about the various services they offer. Tune in to see how the team can address your academic and professional needs, from study abroad and class scheduling to resume review and career development. 

This episode of “The Annenverse” is hosted, produced, and researched by journalism student Skye Lee. Co-produced by Olivia Mowry. Engineered by Areon Mobasher. Edited by Skye Lee and Areon Mobasher. 

If you've ever read "Morning, Trojan." in your email inbox, chances are you've heard of College Brief. What began as an Annenberg Media newsletter to provide college students with a brief email rundown of the daily news has now expanded to multiple campuses across California. 

In this episode of The Annenverse, Skye is joined by College Brief founder, sophomore Tomo Chien, and Media Center director Christina Bellantoni, who also serves on the College Brief advisory board. Together they discuss the importance of access to information, building a civically engaged generation, and taking your daily dose of quality reporting. 

Mentioned:

College Brief website: https://collegebrief.org/

Annenberg Media website: https://www.uscannenbergmedia.com/

This episode of “The Annenverse” is hosted, produced, and researched by journalism student Skye Lee. Co-produced by Olivia Mowry. Engineered by Areon Mobasher. Edited by Skye Lee and Areon Mobasher.

On the first Thursday of every fall and spring semester, USC Annenberg's Media Center opens it's doors wide for those who want to learn more about the student-led newsroom, where anyone interested in telling stories in a variety of areas and platforms can find a home. For this episode, our host, Skye Lee, connects with the various student leaders of the media center desks to share the different opportunities open to any USC student.

Mentioned:

USC Annenberg Media Website - https://www.uscannenbergmedia.com/

This episode of “The Annenverse” is hosted and researched by journalism student Skye Lee. Audio engineered by Areon Mobasher. Produced by Olivia Mowry. Edited by Skye Lee and Areon Mobasher.

The COVID-19 pandemic has been described as the biggest shakeup in the workplace since the Industrial Revolution. By utilizing technologies like video conferencing and messaging services, workers could do their job from anywhere in the world, disrupting our understanding of how management, careers and lifestyles would look.
But in a post-pandemic world, perhaps it's time to take a look at these revolutionary technologies. Are they helpful? Do they help everyone equally? And what does the future look like for remote work?In this episode of The Annenverse, two communication scholars from the Annenberg community seek answers to these pressing questions. Marlon Twyman II, Assistant Professor of Communication at USC Annenberg, and researcher Casey S. Pierce, who received her master’s in Communication Management at USC Annenberg.

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Positioning in a collaboration network and performance in competitions: a case study of Kaggle by Marlon Twyman II, Goran Murić and WeiweiZheng
https://academic.oup.com/jcmc/article/28/4/zmad024/7210223

Navigating the empty shell: the role of articulation work in platform structures by Linda Huber and Casey Pierce https://ccmcertification.org/archived-webinars/technology-case-management-telehealth-risk-populations

This episode of “The Annenverse” is hosted and researched by journalism student Skye Lee. Audio engineered by Areon Mobasher. Produced by Olivia Mowry. Edited by Skye Lee and Areon Mobasher.

Through USC Annenberg’s Sports Media Industries Maymester program, students explore the vast array of professional opportunities in sports and sports media industries, including Red Bull Media and Apple Beats. Carly Rieger, a junior communication major, and Fernando Cienfuegos, a public relations and advertising master’s student, share what they discovered while in Los Angeles, one of the great sports capitals in the world.

This episode of “The Annenverse” is hosted and researched by journalism student Skye Lee.  Audio engineered by Areon Mobasher. Produced by Olivia Mowry. Edited by Skye Lee and Areon Mobasher.

With USC’s Capital Campus opening earlier this year in the heart of Washington, D.C., students in USC Annenberg’s D.C. Maymester program leverage the opportunity to engage with influential politicians and government experts who play a pivotal role in shaping our nation. In this episode, we dive deep with Sarah Schornstein, a master’s student in the public diplomacy program, and Abigail Rawlinson, a junior majoring in communication.

This episode of “The Annenverse” is hosted and researched by journalism student Skye Lee.  Audio engineered and edited by Areon Mobasher. Produced by Olivia Mowry. Additional editing by Skye Lee. 

Students enhance their networking skills with media and business industry professionals at Los Angeles-based companies such as Warner Records and Hulu through USC Annenberg’s Media, Economics & Entrepreneurship Maymester program. Roy Gantz, a junior majoring in public relations, and Simi Situ, a progressive degree program (PDP) student pursuing a BA in communication and master’s in communication management, provide an insider’s view.

This episode of “The Annenverse” is hosted and researched by journalism student Skye Lee.  Audio engineered by Areon Mobasher. Produced by Olivia Mowry. Edited by Skye Lee and Areon Mobasher.