Kristin Gibson of Swansboro Introduces Washington Post Journalist Chris Cillizza National Program

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Kristin Gibson introduces Chris Cillizza

FAIRFAX, VA (07/11/2011)(readMedia)-- Kristin Gibson of Swansboro, North Carolina introduces Chris Cillizza of the Washington Post as the opening speaker at the 2011 Washington Journalism and Media Conference.

With distinguished faculty, guest speakers, and direct access to elite D.C. practitioners, the Washington Journalism and Media Conference (WJMC) offers aspiring journalists and student leaders an unparalleled experience. The week-long program, held on George Mason University's state-of-the-art campus, will encourages and inspires young leaders from across the country who desire a unique experience focused on successful careers in this dynamic industry.

Cillizza spoke to the students about the future of journalism and media. He explained to the students "Try as many types of journalism as possible...you can time your time to succeed". Cillizza focused on how his journey to become a journalist was not traditional and it took him time and hard work developing his craft as a writer. As he told the students when they think about writing, "people pick up on passion, figure out what you most interested in and try to write about it....influence as many people, reach as many people as possible".

WJMC is a highly competitive program. Just 150 rising high school seniors were selected as correspondents representing their cities, states, and high schools. Correspondents were selected or nominated based on demonstrated leadership and interest in journalism and the ever-changing landscape of media, in addition to their academic excellence.

George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with global distinction in a range of academic fields. Located in Northern Virginia minutes from Washington, D.C., Mason provides access to diverse cultural experiences and the most sought-after internships and employers in the country. In addition to environmental science and policy, Mason offers strong undergraduate and graduate degree programs in engineering and information technology, organizational psychology, health care and visual and performing arts. With Mason professors conducting groundbreaking research in areas such as climate change, public policy and the biosciences, George Mason University is a leading example of the modern, public university. George Mason University -- Where Innovation Is Tradition.

More information on the Washington Journalism and Media Conference is available at http://wjmc.gmu.edu and questions can be directed to 703.993.5010