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Internship Interview Series: "JV Collegiate Coaching" with Jordan Smith

May 06, 2025 • Garret Castleberry • Season 12 • Episode 1

Kicking off May's Internship Interview Series, host Garret Castleberry sits down with graduating senior, MACU Men's Baseball Pitcher, and recipient of the 2024-25 Communication Award Jordan Smith to discuss his transition from collegiate student athlete to junior varsity assistant coach.

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, Jordan Smith (Guest)

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

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