Conversations with COJO

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Student host Cordell Vintense interviews COJO alum Nate Wek of South Dakota Public Broadcasting about his role covering high school and state championship sports, the busy travel schedule, and how his job evolved from radio to video and digital content.

Student host Willem Lim interviews recent COJO graduate Emily Attrill about her path from student media to working as a technical media producer at KTIV in Sioux City, Iowa.

Student host Lydia Hill talks with COJO alum Kristy Laue, the former Chief Creative Officer at the marketing, advertising and branding agency Lawrence & Schiller, and current Associate Professor of Practice in Advertising, about her 20 year journey back to SDSU.

Student host Alex Olson interviews Jason Hove, SDSU's Assistant Athletic Director for Communications, about his path from college journalist to athletic communications professional, how sports information has changed, and how digital tools and AI are shaping the field.

Student host Lydia Hill talks with Dr. Kevin Kessler, director of athletic bands and assistant professor of music, about his leadership of The Pride of the Dakotas Marching Band and his impact on music education at South Dakota State University.

In this episode student host Claire Booth talks to Anna Peters, director of news and multimedia content at KELOLAND Media Group. She discusses the challenges of rural reporting, building trust with sources, the role of social media and ethics, and tips on how to get internships, craft strong storie…

Student Host Emily Attrill interviews photojournalist and COJO alum, Tyler Teal, about his path from Sioux Falls and college internships to working at KARE-11 in Minneapolis. He discusses mentorship, the learning curve of shooting and editing, and offers practical advice for aspiring journalists.

Student Host Amina Aidarkhanova wraps up her conversation with Dean David Earnest, dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at South Dakota State University.

Student Host Amina Aidarkhanova talks with Dean David Earnest, dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at South Dakota State University. In this episode, they discuss leadership in higher education, the role of the humanities and social sciences today, and how programs like COJO…