Trojan Talk with FIRY

Event details Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Location: Online Type: Lecture / Talk / Workshop Campus: University Park Campus Department: Career Center Audience: Students About this event Write for the C-Suite: Inside Corporate Communications at FIRY Description: Ever wondered who writes the CEO’s memo, the press release behind a major announcement, or the remarks an executive delivers on stage? Join FIRY for an inside look at corporate communications at a publicly traded tech company, and learn about our paid Corporate Communications Co-op. Who should attend USC students graduating in 2027 (bachelor’s or master’s) in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, English, Political Science, or a related fieldStudents interested in executive communications, media relations, PR, or corporate storytellingStrong writers curious about how communications work inside a public companyAgenda Welcome and introduction to FIRY (10 min): Who we are, our portfolio, and where communications fits in the businessInside corporate communications (20 min): How a press release goes from draft to public announcement, how executive communications come together, and how AI tools are changing comms workThe co-op opportunity (10 min): What you’d work on, what a six-month term looks like, and the path to a full-time roleLive Q&A (15 min): Ask our team anythingNetworking (5 min): Meet the team and the recruiterWhy attend Learn how communications work at a company with a ticker symbol, from earnings-season sensitivities to executive ghostwritingGet an early look at a paid co-op where you’ll draft CEO memos, write press releases, pitch reporters, and ghostwrite thought leadershipMeet the recruiting team directly and get your questions answered before you applyPick up practical tips on what makes a communications portfolio stand outAbout the co-op: This is a paid, six-month, in-person co-op in Las Vegas, with a path to a full-time role in [New York / Las Vegas]. Students using university co-op or experiential credit are welcome. Speakers: Seth Medvin Head of Communications, FIRY · Shadrac Cadeau, Senior Recruiter Talent Acquisition, FIRY Date and time: Thursday October 22 at 9AM PST Bring a résumé and a writing sample if you have one. We’d love to see your work! Register on Handshake Official event details: https://calendar.usc.edu/event/trojan-talk-with-firy-3618