Next Generation Leaders celebrates the achievements of young alumni of the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication. In this episode, we talked to Destiny Moore, a 2019 graduate of the University of Oregon's journalism masters program. She discussed her career journey from journalism to corporate communications at the Weir Group. She highlighted her role as a global communication specialist, which involves strategic communications, employee engagement, and social media management. Destiny emphasized the importance of understanding brand values, audience segmentation, and platform-specific strategies. She shared her experience of applying for 87 jobs before securing her current role, stressing the need for resilience and adaptability, and also touched on the use of AI in her work and the importance of balancing personal and professional life online.

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Show Notes

1:08 Introduction

2:49 Experience at UO

6:01 Position at WEIR ESCO

16:00 Social Media Tips & Tricks

22:50 Career Advice

28:09 Transition from Journalism to Global Communciations

31:38 Job Search Struggles

35:15 Utilization of AI

38:38 Important Takeaways

41:27 Masters Program Thoughts

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