Students interested in photography and film make connections and learn more about
cameras with Sony employee David Rice. Sony, a TIPA gold sponsor, also offered free
headshots to attendees.
Lauren Spears talks to a student about Baylor University’s Department of Journalism,
Public Relations and New Media. The department was a bronze sponsor of the convention.
Andrew Barnes from Community Impact Printing talks with a student about
opportunities in the printing industry.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram reporters Samuel O’Neal, Rachel Royster and Charles Baggarly
network with a TIPA student. Royster is a former TIPA Editor of the Year.
Travis Ruiz, senior corporate recruiter at Nexstar Media Group. He shares information on
internships and job opportunities within the company. Nextstar was the silver elite
convention sponsor and is the nation's largest local news broadcaster.
Flytedesk representative, Ashley Caudill talks to students about software colleges use to
manage their media. Flytedesk was a 2026 TIPA gold sponsor.
Stephen Crews, talent acquisition specialist for Gray Media, talks to a student about
television broadcasting.
Representatives of Texas State University talk to a student about their newspaper, The
University Star.
Cynthia Mendoz from The University of North Texas shares information about UNT’s
Mayborn School of Journalism.
The 2026 TIPA Career Fair and Trade Show, presented by Sony, drew hundreds of
students from around Texas looking to network with professionals and explore jobs and
internships.
Students interested in photography and film make connections and learn more about cameras with Sony employee David Rice. Sony, a TIPA gold sponsor, also offered free headshots to attendees.
