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Internship Interview Series: "Social Media Videography" with Jared Hinkle

May 21, 2025 • Garret Castleberry • Season 12 • Episode 3

Continuing May's Internship Interview Series, host Garret Castleberry connects with sophomore Jared Hinkle, a burgeoning videographer and social media coordinator affiliated with Major League Fishing who travels the country by day while casting lines that deepen his social media imprint by night.

This May, Special Topics in Media is proud to recognize college students demonstrating excellence through participation in internship partnerships. Throughout the month we will spotlight one-on-one sit-downs with current and graduating students in the Media Production and Communication program at MACU.

Host: Garret Castleberry, Jared Hinkle (Guest)

Producers: Garret Castleberry, Will McMurry (Audio Engineer), Alli Garner (Cover Art), Austin Foster (Music)

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