CSULB Department of Journalism & Public Relations

PR Tip of the Day: Know your story inside and out so journalist can easily tell it.

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🚨2026 California Local News Fellowship applications is now open! 🚨

40 journalism fellows are selected throughout the state for FULL-TIME PAID POSITIONS!

CSU info session Feb 13, 2026, 12pm.

🔗 More information and application link can be found through the link in our bio!

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Are you in need of technology equipment for an upcoming project or assignment?

The JPR department offers a variety of digital tools to all JPR students. Equipment is available IN-PERSON in LA4-104 on Monday through Thursday from 9:00am to 5:00pm.

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Welcome Back Students!

Introducing our new social media team. This semester Maia Paragas will be running our Bluesky page. Check out our other platforms @csulbjpr.bsky.social to learn more about the rest of our team!

#csulbjpr #csulb #journalism #publicrelations

Wishing you a happy winter break ❄️

Enjoy the time to rest, recharge, and take care. See you all next semester!

#CSULB #CSULBJPR #WinterBreak #Recharge #GoBeach

Find the space that helps you focus. Need some suggestions? See some our favorite study spots on the JPR YouTube channel. 📚🪑🌿
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Plan it out, take it one step at a time, and keep moving forward. ⏰📅

#csulbjpr #finalsweek #csulbcla

JPR brings you “The 5 Days of Finals!”

You’ve got this — start strong, stay steady. ☕📚
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#csulbjpr #finals #GoBeach #Day1

Apply for free money from the Radio & Television News Association of Southern California.

#scholarships #journalism #GoBeach

A jolly tradition: Families fill the streets on 2nd & PCH for Annual Tree Lighting Originally scheduled for Nov. 20, the annual holiday Tree Lighting on 2nd & PCH event kicked off the Christmas spirit on Tuesday, Nov. 25. The free, family-friendly event takes place on Seaport Way…

Media Monday 🎙️

Finals are almost here! 📚✨

Before we head into the last week of the semester, here are the stories worth keeping up with!

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📚 Finals Week Library Hours — Fall 2025
Need a quiet place to grind? The University Library is extending hours from Dec 8–18 to help you finish the semester strong. 💪✨

Plan ahead, take breaks, and good luck Beach students! 🌊💛

#CSULB #CSULBJPR #CSULBLibrary #FinalsWeek #GoBeach

Watch the Internship Week sessions now on the JPR YouTube channel, featuring students in real internships, alumni sharing how those experiences shaped their careers, and a career counselor breaking down the tools that make your résumé stand out.

Your career starts with the steps you take today. 🎥💼

📣 Updated Fall 2025 JPR Advising Hours 📣

Need help planning the next semester or staying on track for graduation? Our JPR faculty advisors are here to help — stop by or drop in on Zoom!

#CSULB #GoBeach #CSULBJPR #AdvisingHours #Fall2025

We want to congratulate Professor Chris Burnett on his retirement! 🎉

CLA Dean Dan O’Connor dropped by one of Professor Burnett’s final classes to thank him for 25 years of service to the CSULB Department of Journalism & Public Relations.

Cheers to a well-deserved retirement, Dr. Burnett! 🌟📚

Whether you’re graduating soon or looking for an internship, you’ll gain information from CSULB Career Counselor Mathew Gonzales. He’ll explain how to use JobScan and Big Interview. These AI-powered tools help you improve your resume as well as prepare for interviews. Join us at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow!

Think JPR Internship Week is just for internship-seekers? Think again.

Join us Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 9:30 a.m. for a panel where alumni break down how their internships opened doors, built connections, and launched their careers!

Have a question for our panelists? You can ask during the session—or have an even better chance by submitting it early on Bluesky.

Remember to join attend the sessions. They’ll have information to help anyone seeking an internship or graduating in the next six months!

🎉 Internship Week 2025 kicks off tomorrow! 🎉

Join us Tuesday, Dec. 2 from 9:30–10:30 a.m. on Zoom for Internship Foundations: Setting You Up to Succeed, the first session in our three-day series!

Enjoy your fall break and get some well-earned rest. We’ll see you again Monday, Dec. 1, when classes resume.

#GoBeach #Thanksgiving #FallBreak

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Timing matters! ⏰

Posting when your audience is most active can boost reach and engagement. Check your analytics to see when your followers are online and schedule content around those peak times.

#CSULBJPR #SocialMediaTips #JournalismTips #ContentStrategy #csulbsoc

🎥✨ We’re building next semester’s JPR Social Media Team — and we want YOU.

Think you’ve got an eye for storytelling? An SD card full of half-edited videos? Perfect. 👀

Applications close Wednesday, Nov. 26 - so don’t wait.

#JPRDepartment #JPRSocialMediaTeam #Internship #CSULB

Aquarium of the Pacific hires new president, CEO The Aquarium of the Pacific appointed lawyer, animal advocate, and author Jeffrey Flocken as its new president and CEO on Monday, following an extensive search that spanned several months.

Media Monday 🎙️

One more week ‘til fall break! 🦃🍂

As we head into the holiday rush, here are the stories happening around Long Beach!

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Keep it simple! ✍️

Having a clear and concise caption performs best on social media. Short sentences, clean visuals, and direct messaging help your audience understand your story quickly and keep scrolling.

#CSULBJPR #SocialMediaTips #JournalismTips #csulbsoc

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Today, we recognize those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.  Campus is closed. Classes and services resume Wednesday, Nov. 12.

Walter Pyramid in talks to be renamed under new sponsorship deal Long Beach State’s Walter Pyramid is potentially being renamed to LBS Financial Credit Union Pyramid under a new sponsorship deal. The naming rights deal comes from a 12-year, $8.5…

Media Monday 🎙️

Hope you’re out there writing some great stories this week 📝 Here are the top stories to check out:

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Your brand lives online. 💻

Digital branding is how you design and build your brand through websites, social media, video, and more. It blends marketing and storytelling to create an identity people recognize and trust.

Have You Heard of This Journalist? 🗞️

James Nachtwey is an award-winning American photojournalist known for documenting war, conflict, and social issues around the world. His work captures the human cost of crisis and reminds us of the power of bearing witness through imagery.

Newsom signs bill for automatic CSU admission, CSULB and 5 campuses excluded On Oct. 6, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 640, which expands the California State University Direct Admission Program to give automatic acceptance to high school students who complete the A–G…

Happy Media Monday! 🎙️

We’re on week 11 of the semester! Here are trending stories from across campus and around the world.

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Lead with a hook and clear takeaway. Bluesky drives up to 3–4× more engagement for publishers, according to Search Engine Journal.

Example: What if California’s next drought isn’t about water but about trust? 💧 Read how misinformation is reshaping climate coverage.