Rider Stories: Outcomes in Communication & Media Arts

Rider Stories

OUTCOMES IN COMMUNICATION & MEDIA ARTS

Broncs communication media arts. and

in excel

Where did their paths lead?

» CNBC

» NBCUniversal

» Paramount

» CBS Sports

» ABC World News Tonight

» Tiffany & Co.

» The Washington Post

Broncs have gone on to study at:

» Clemson University

» Columbia University

» University of Alabama

» West Chester University

» The University of Maryland, Merrill College of Journalism

» Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University

Where our students intern:

» Condé Nast

» Dow Jones

AT RIDER, communication and media arts intersect to expand artistic possibilities. You’ll have the opportunity to find your creative purpose in a diverse and connected community of emerging talent. Our enriching academic environment encourages hands-on, experiential learning and collaboration with fellow students, faculty leaders and industry professionals. Here, you’ll build technical skills specific to your field of interest and develop foundational knowledge that can be applied to various areas within the evolving creative industry.

» Fox News

» ESPN

» Maccabi Media Program, Israel

» NJ.com

» The Philadelphia Inquirer

Hands-on learning

On-campus opportunities include Rider’s student-run radio station, 107.7 The Bronc, The Rider News, the Public Relations Student Society of America and more.

Joanna Avitto ’23

◼ Graphic design major, social media strategies and public relations minor

» Content creator, Somerset Patriots Baseball (New York Yankees Double-A Affiliate)

Tony Corbi ’22

◼ Sports media and political science double major

» Assistant athletic director for video and live event production at Rider University

Omar Ortiz ’22

◼ Music production and arts & entertainment industries management double major

» Digital media strategist assistant at Marvelous Music

Kelly Phillips ’22

◼ Film and television major

» Broadcast associate, MLB Network

Sam Steward ’22

◼ Sports media major, public relations and sports studies minor

» Community relations associate, Philadelphia Eagles

Francesca Descano ’21

◼ Communication studies major

» Strategic communications coordinator at Thomas Jefferson University

98% of bachelor’s degree recipients are employed, in graduate school, volunteering or in the military within one year of graduation

Becca Gialanella ’21

◼ Film and television major

» Art and visuals coordinator at Paramount

Olivia Hayenhjelm ’21

◼ Graphic design major

» Graphic artist at Tiffany & Co.

Stephen Neukam ’21

◼ Journalism and political science double major

» Breaking news reporter at The Hill

Ameerah Flowers ’20

◼ Graphic design major

» Art director at Berlin Cameron

Olivia Lee ’18

◼ Public relations major

» Senior account manager at Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis

Janine Loutzenhiser ’16

◼ Radio and television major

» On-air personality, Reno Media Group

Tarah-Lynn Saint-Elien ’16

◼ Communication studies major

» Fashion editor at Cosmopolitan and author of Claim Your Crown

Fatima Heyward ’15

◼ Communication studies

» Director of national corporate sponsorships at Teach for America