Official Website of Justin Chenette
 
The Guy P. Gannett Journalism Committee of the Maine Community Foundation has named Justin Chenette a 2010 Journalism Scholar. The committee was designated with the duty of discovering and assisting aspiring future journalists. This is Chenette’s second consecutive award with the organization having first received the distinction in 2009.
 
 
Justin Chenette has been appointed to serve as a Board Supervisor of the Wildbrook Group. The Wildbrook Group is a media, philanthropic, and public service organization that overseas multiple initiatives and enterprises throughout Maine. Check out the organization at http://www.ryangavin.net/thewildbrookgroup.htm. More information to be released soon regarding upcoming projects, initiatives, and events. 
 
Chenette 2010? 06/22/2010
 
Justin Chenette is usually known for his hard-hitting interviews with politicians and candidates, but now he can add public relations to his extensive resume. Recently, Chenette has been hired by several political campaigns including a current sitting State Representative and an independent gubernatorial candidate to incorporate his media background into their strategic plans. As a public relations consultant, Chenette assists candidates with debate and interview prep, media contacts, focusing the message, social networking, and any communications related advice. Chenette will be on board with the campaigns through the general election in November. 
 
 
Justin Chenette is proud to once again partner with Biddeford Public Access to bring you the best possible programming covering news and politics. Set to debut this week is a brand new TV talkshow called “Political Pulse”. The show’s premise is to have a weekly discussion on the latest news coming from the campaign trail and from both the national and state capitols. Chenette will serve as both the host and executive producer. Check back for airing times. 
 
 
The City of Saco has hired Justin Chenette to fill a part time role during the June 2010 primary election cycle. Chenette will be working side-by-side with the City Clerk to answer phones, assist with ward allocation, supervise ballot boxes, and run voter registration drives. Position starts Friday June 4th and runs through the end of the day on election day Tuesday June 8th. Remember to fulfill your civic duty and vote in the election.    
 
 
The City of Saco has tapped Justin Chenette for a media/PR internship based on his previous experience in the field. After details were ironed out at a meeting with the City Administrator, Justin is set to produce a series of promotional videos showcasing a behind-the-scenes look at the different Departments within the City. Also Justin will be responsible for producing news packages to be seen on the City’s website, Facebook page, and the local educational station, TATV Channel 3, pertaining to prudent local topics. Justin joins a team of talented city interns from economics to waste management. For more information pertaining to airing/posting dates  visit www.justinchenette.com. 
 
 
Lyndon State College Electronic Journalism Arts program link
 
 
November here we come! Here is your weekly update:  

~Tune to WWLR 91.5 FM in VT or live streaming online at www.justinchenette.com to listen to The Justin Chenette Radio Show Saturday from 10am – Noon for the best mix of news and music around. Tomorrow will be our special; Halloween edition. If you would like to be a guest on the show to discuss a particular topic from politics to entertainment, please send me a message. Check out the promo that I produced for the show with the help of DJ Lux: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vo2GS3T3Do8&feature=player_embedded.  

~Check out my latest news segment for UWIRE regarding the celebration in the library: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1J9w3myeIn8&feature=player_embedded.  

~This past week I was informed that I claimed 1st Place Video in the LSC Multimedia Contest on the book the Color of Water. I will get to meet the author at a reception on Monday where I will also receive a Kindle DX as my prize. Check out my submission: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piRBs6xlB4g&feature=player_embedded.  

~On Monday I started my job at the Annual LSC Phonathon. This is a really neat job where I basically call alumni for 3 hour shifts and ask them for donations to the annual fund. I have been able to use my experience interning with the Maine Democratic Party where I made hundreds of phone calls surveying the public on political issues and candidates. I knew it would come in handy.

~Make sure you pick up the latest edition of The Critic and visit their official website at www.lyndonstatecritic.com. Also in regards to The Critic, I am currently working with the Webmaster to make improvements on the website. More details coming soon.  

Thanks for all the continued support! Keep a look out for additional updates next week! Have a Happy Halloween!!!!!
 
 
Can you believe we are already in the final stretch of October? I know I sure can’t. It seems like time is flying by.  Anyway, I hope everyone is doing well and looking forward to a relaxing weekend. Here is your weekly update:

·         Tune to WWLR 91.5 FM in VT or live streaming online at www.justinchenette.com to listen to The Justin Chenette Radio Show Saturday from 10am – Noon for the best mix of news and music around.  If you would like to be a guest on the show to discuss a particular topic from politics to entertainment, please send me a message.

·         For UWIRE, I am working on a news segment to debut next week highlighting the best suite and room decorations for Halloween on campus. If you think your suite or room has the best, send me a picture or a message and the best two will end up in the video!

·         Make sure you pick up the latest edition of The Critic and visit their official website at www.lyndonstatecritic.com. Also in regards to The Critic, I am currently working with the Webmaster to make improvements on the website. More details coming soon.

Thanks for all the continued support! Keep a look out for additional updates next week!