Saturday, April 11, 2026
Press Forward is provided to college students and young professionals free of charge and no registration is required. Professional Headshot Photos also will be available. Look for us on the second floor of the Rosen Centre Resort!
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RECRUITING SPONSORS
Graham Media Group is about being THE authentic, local voice passionately informing and celebrating communities. Graham Media Group is comprised of seven local media powerhouses, plus Graham Digital, Omne and Social News Desk - all delivering local news, programming, advertising solutions and digital media tools for television, online, mobile, streaming, podcasts and audio devices. Graham Media Group is dynamic local brands that extend beyond traditional broadcast television. Graham’s work helps inform, celebrate, and knit together the communities they serve. Headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, Graham operates stations in four states including Florida: WKMG CBS 6 Orlando and WJXT TV 4 Jacksonville.
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Gray Television’s roots begin in January 1891 with the creation of the Albany Herald in Albany, Georgia. Between the early 1990s and today, the company has transformed from a small, regional broadcaster to a lead media company with nationwide scale. Among its portfolio, Gray Television owns 180 television stations in 113 markets in 39 states in the United States, including WWSB ABC 7 (Sarasota), WCJB ABC 20 (Gainesville), WJHG NBC 7 (Panama City), WCTV CBS 6 (Tallahassee), and WFLX FOX 29 (West Palm Beach).
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Hearst Television is a national multimedia company, owning and/or operating 35 television stations and two radio stations in 27 media markets across 39 states, reaching more than 24 million U.S. television households. Hearst Television has a partnership with nearly all major networks, distributing content on more than 120 video channels, including programming from ABC, NBC, CBS, CW, MY Net, MeTV, Estrella, and more. Hearst Television is recognized as one of the industry’s premier companies, and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service. Stations include WESH NBC 2 in Orlando, WPBF ABC 25 in West Palm Beach, and WBBH NBC 2 Fort Myers.
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DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP
Sean Martinelli/TEGNA Correspondent
Based in Washington, D.C., Sean Martinelli’s signature storytelling airs on TEGNA-owned television stations and streaming platforms across America.
His franchise, “The Heart of It,” highlights the extraordinary lives of everyday people. Martinelli also serves as a correspondent for major news events. In the aftermath of tragedies, he travels the country to find stories of inspiration and resilience when communities need them most.
Martinelli previously spent six years reporting for WBBH in Fort Myers, Florida, where he served as the host and creator of “Stories2Share.” Florida Weekly described his work as “extraordinary” and a must-watch for Southwest Florida viewers.
A strong believer that hope has a place in the headlines, Martinelli is fueled every day by purpose. His work has been recognized with National Edward R. Murrow awards, 22 regional Emmys, and dozens of other honors.