NATCHITOCHES – High school journalism students looking to further their skills after graduation have the opportunity to speak with professionals and collegiate journalists at the 42nd annual Journalism Day on Friday, Dec. 4. The event is hosted by Northwestern State University’s Department of Journalism on the NSU campus in Natchitoches.

     Participants will learn about careers available in mass communications and journalism. Industry professionals will lead sessions to offer guidance in academic course choices and job expectations.

     Those taking part will also have the opportunity to compete in journalism-related events. Categories include media writing, television broadcast news, radio and photojournalism. Participants can submit a school newspaper or yearbook to a separate publication competition.

     Workshops on new media and media writing will also be offered during the event. Each will be limited to 15 participants.

     To register, contact Dr. Jung Lim at limj@nsula.edu or at (318) 357-5213. Registration forms are also available at http://www.nsula.edu/journalism.