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Monday, September 30

Career Talk: Lunch with a Journalist
Time:
12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
Presenter:
Magnus Marsdal
Location:
4217 Wesley Posvar Hall
Sponsored by:
European Studies Center and European Union Center of Excellence
Cost:
RSVP: slund@pitt.edu
Contact:
Stephen Lund
Contact Email:
slund@pitt.edu

The speaker Magnus Marsdal, is a Norwegian author and journalist currently serving as Editor-in-Chief of the digital platform Manifest Media. This event is intended for students interested in journalism and the various media in which political commentary can be shared, this informal lunch is an opportunity for students to talk with Mr. Marsdal about his experiences, the skills required in daily news reporting, and the development of a successful career as a non-fiction author, pundit and public speaker. He’ll share insights on what he sees as core elements of engaging journalism and how all of the above can translate into podcasting.