UCC - Comet Trek (Employer Site Visit) with CBS News

Join us on October 28, 2026, for an exciting Comet Trek to the CBS News station! Connect with professionals at a media company to gain insight into careers in areas such as broadcast journalism, broadcast engineering, communications, meteorology, and sports management.

To Apply: Students must submit resume, portfolio, and answer Registration Survey questions on 12twenty to apply for participation. Students selected for the event will be notified via email. Applying does not guarantee a spot.

Application Link:https://utd.link/41v

Preferred Majors: Broadcast Engineering, Communication, Journalism, media majors preferred. Business students with interest in media, Meteorology, and Sports Management may also apply.

Application Deadline: October 14, 2026
Spots Available: 20
Transportation: Students will be responsible for their own transportation.

Please apply only if you can commit to attending. No-shows may be disqualified from future treks. Need a class exemption? Let us know—we can contact your instructor.

Priority will be given to applications received before October 5, 2026. Applications received after this date will be considered only if spots remain, and students will be placed on a waitlist.

Please note that eligibility for this employer recruitment and career exploration event depends on the employer’s requirements. Selection will be based on their current hiring needs, qualifications, and open roles.

The UCC Program is a voluntary program that offers students the opportunity to observe professionals in the their workplace and explore potential career paths. These opportunities represent a wide range of external employers. The University does not endorse the policies or viewpoints of any employer. Students are responsible for evaluating potential opportunities and for ensuring alignment with their personal and professional standards.

Photography and video recording may occur at this event. By attending, you consent to being photographed and recorded for use by UT Dallas in promotional materials, social media, and university publications.