Demystifying Media at the University of Oregon

#71 Demystifying AI with Hilke Schellmann

About Our GuestHilke Schelmann is an Emmy-Award winning journalist, freelance reporter and journalism professor at NYU. She covers artificial intelligence and the future of work for the Wall Street Journal, the Guardian and MIT Technology Review amongst others.  She was a showrunner and reporter for the Wall Street Journal's video series Moving Upstream and her work has been featured in The New York Times, MIT Technology Review, TIME, The Atlantic and many others. She won an Emmy for her direction and filming of the documentary "Outlawed in Pakistan" which was also dubbed “among the standouts” at the Sundance Film Festival and she was a finalist for the Peabody Awards in 2017 for her investigation into student debt for VICE's flagship news magazine VICE on HBO. Find Hilke Schellman online:LinkedInProfessional WebsiteXNYU Arts & SciencesInstagramShow Notes1:07: What inspired you to start writing about AI5:02: How companies use AI in job hiring processes9:38: Drawbacks of using AI in job hiring processes12:34: Improvements to job hiring processes15:18: Advice for job seekers to succeed21:06: What should journalists do to hold AI accountable23:14: The need to improve AI literacy26:41: Takes from lecture at University of Oregon28:30: Optimism for the future of Journalism and AIRead the transcript for this episodeThis podcast was produced by Isaac Dubey; check out their portfolio to find out more about them:Isaac DubeyWant to listen to this episode a different way? Find us wherever you get your podcasts:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeAmazon Music/AudiblePandoraiHeartRadioPodBeanTuneInPodchaser

#70 Demystifying Documentary Photography with Journalist Greg Constantine

About Our GuestGreg Constantine is a documentary photographer, author, visual journalist whose work primarily focuses on human rights, injustice, and equality. Constantine has been featured in The New York Times, International Herald Tribune, Newsweek, The New Republic, The Atlantic, The Economist, Wall Street Journal, Mother Jones, CNN, and Al-Jazeera. Constantine spent over 11 years documenting stateless communities in 18 countries, has worked with several international human rights organizations, and exhibitions of his work have been shown in over 50 cities around the world. He has also received several awards for his work including the Distinguished Visiting Fellowship at Queen Mary University of London.  Find Greg Constantine Online: WebsiteInstagramLinkedInX/TwitterShow Notes01:09: Inspiration to get started in photography04:11: Advantages of doing long-form journalism06:24: Starting in this field later in life 08:19: How unexpected career journeys can be09:33: Seven doors on immigration project16:09: Creative initiatives23:29: Separating advocacy and journalism in his work 29:50: How long-form journalism changes the approach 35:15: Experience giving a lecture at UO39:59: Future ProjectsRead the transcript for this episode This podcast was produced by Isaac Dubey; check out their portfolio to find out more about them:Sports Journalism Portfolio Want to listen to this episode a different way? Find us wherever you get your podcasts:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeAmazon Music/AudiblePandoraiHeartRadioPodBeanTuneInPodchaser

#69 Demystifying Sports Journalism with Women's Soccer Journalist Jackie Gutierrez

About Our GuestJackie Gutierrez is the founder and owner of Women Kick Balls, an independent media company providing free articles for soccer fans at all levels. Jackie has over nine years of experience covering the National Women's Soccer League and the US Women's National Team. In 2025, Jackie created Women Kick Balls Coffee Company, brewing fresh coffee which she sells online and operates as a mobile coffee cart to connect with families at youth soccer games. She also provides media and public relations services to soccer organizations, athletes, and content creators and is a contributing writer at Forbes.com.Find Jackie Gutierrez OnlineFacebookInstagramX/TwitterTikTokYouTubeShow Notes00:03: Guest introduction01:24: Inspiration for Women Kick Balls07:29: Women Kick Balls's audience09:43: Managing time as an entrepreneur and journalist14:16: Biggest lesson learned in business24:00: Most surprising aspect of Women Kick Balls26:50: Challenges of being an independent journalst  31:10: Proudest accomplishment39:11: Coming to UO as an alumRead the transcript for this episode Hear More From Jackie Gutierrez:Lecture Audio This podcast was produced by Isaac Dubey; check out their portfolio to find out more about them:Sports Journalism Portfolio Want to listen to this episode a different way? Find us wherever you get your podcasts:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeAmazon Music/AudiblePandoraiHeartRadioPodBeanTuneInPodchaser

#68 Demystifying Media Guest Lecture: Kicking Through Limits – Jackie Gutierrez’s Journey Navigating Mental Health and Sports Media

About Our Guest:Jackie Gutierrez is the founder and owner of Women Kick Balls, an independent media company providing free articles for soccer fans at all levels. Jackie has over nine years of experience covering the National Women's Soccer League and the US Women's National Team. In 2025, Jackie created Women Kick Balls Coffee Company, brewing fresh coffee which she sells online and operates as a mobile coffee cart to connect with families at youth soccer games. She also provides media and public relations services to soccer organizations, athletes, and content creators and is a contributing writer at Forbes.com. Find Jackie Gutierrez Online:FacebookInstagramX/TwitterTikTokYouTube Want to listen to this episode a different way? Find us wherever you get your podcasts:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeAmazon Music/AudiblePandoraiHeartRadioPodBeanTuneInPodchaser

#67 Demystifying Media Guest Lecture: Life Behind the Lens - Roberto Valenzuela's Photography Secrets

About Our Guest:Roberto Valenzuela is a wedding, portrait, commercial and fashion photographer partnered with Canon USA. As a Canon Explorer of Light, Valenzuela is recognized for his innovative use of light in photography and outstanding influence in the photography field. His wedding photography has been featured in Cosmopolitan Bride, Rangefinder and Professional Photographers of America. He is the top-selling wedding photography author on Amazon with his Picture Perfect and Wedding Storytelling series'. Find Roberto Valenzuela Online:PortfolioInstagramAmazon Author PageYouTubeWant to listen to this episode a different way? Find us wherever you get your podcasts:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeAmazon Music/AudiblePandoraiHeartRadioPodBeanTuneInPodchaser