February 12, 2025

How Not to Lose Your Communications Job to AI

Presented by

Mac’s List and University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication

Date and time

Wednesday, Feb. 12 · 5:30 – 8:00pm PST

Location

University of Oregon Portland
2800 Northeast Liberty Street Portland, OR 97211

Agenda

5:30pm – 6:00pm: Check in and mingle
6:00pm – 6:30pm: Networking
6:30pm – 7:30pm: Panel Presentation (Q&A to follow discussion)
7:30pm – 8:00pm: Networking

Parking

There is free venue parking. Park in the large lot directly off of the building.

About this event

Join us on Feb. 12, 2025, at the Northeast Portland campus of the University of Oregon, for a thought-provoking panel discussion on one of the most pressing topics of our time: “How Not to Lose Your Job to AI.”

As artificial intelligence transforms industries worldwide, professionals in journalism, communications, and marketing face unprecedented challenges and opportunities. Sponsored by the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication and Mac’s List, this event will explore the critical question: How can we harness AI to elevate our careers rather than fear its potential to replace us?

Our panel of industry experts moderated by Mac’s List Founder Mac Prichard will provide practical advice on managing your career in the age of AI. Topics will include:

  • How AI is reshaping journalism, communications and public relations
  • The AI skills you need to learn that are most attractive to employers

AI is not here to replace you—it’s here to expand your capabilities. Learn how to adapt, thrive, and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving workplace.

Who Should Attend

  • Professionals working in journalism, communications, and marketing who want to move up in their careers
  • People interested in pivoting into a career in journalism, communications or marketing
  • Job seekers in journalism, communications, marketing, and advertising
  • People new to Portland’s communications scene
  • University of Oregon students studying journalism, communications and marketing
  • School of Journalism and Communication graduates, faculty and staff

Panelists

  • Gary Grossman, executive vice president, global lead of Edelman AI Center of Excellence
  • Sara Roth, senior editor, digital for VERIFY
  • Megan Notarte, partner, vice president at Cloud Four I co-founder of AI Portland

Tabling Organization

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain actionable insights and network with peers and employers navigating the same challenges. Seating for this event is limited, so register now on EventBrite.

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