Alumni Careers

From non-profit newsrooms, to software development, to global communication firms, graduates of �þ��ҹ��ӰԺ��ѹۿ� State's School of Media and Journalism are leaders across industries. Learn about how some of them have used the skills they learned here to make a difference across industries.

Zach Zdanowicz, '22

Community Manager/Social Media
Major: Public Relations
Anna Huntsman, '19

Reporter/Producer at Ideastream
Major: Journalism
Chase Wilcox, '21

Marketing/Content Strategist, DNC Media
Major: Advertising

Crystal Smith, '18

Producer, Cleveland Cavaliers
Major: Journalism
Jeannette Reyes, ’12

Anchor, Fox5, Washington, D.C.
Major: Journalism
Tyler Pina, '14

Award-winning film director
Major: Digital Media Production

Richard Batyko, M.A. '12

Chief Marketing Officer, YMCA of Greater Cleveland
Master's Degree, Media and Journalism
Meghan Caprez, '15, M.A. '17

Communications Manager, Walt Disney World Resort
Major: Public Relations (B.S.), Communication Studies (M.A.)
Jinae West, '10

Senior Producer, Vulture | New York Magazine
Major: Journalism

Tom Jennings, '85

Award-winning documentarian
Major: Journalism
Raytevia Evans, '12

Public Information Officer
Master of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication
Kristyn Hibbett, '23

Corporate Communications Coordinator, Cleveland Cavaliers
Major: Public Relations

Mike Jackson, '78

Chief Marketing Officer, Professional-in-Residence
Media and Journalism
Mary Jo Spletzer, '10

Public Relations Manager at Atlantis Resorts Dubai
Major: Public Relations
Portia Booker, '16

Producer, e360TV
Major: Journalism

Brandi Neloms, '09

CEO, Capital B Solutions; Co-Founder & Head of Customer Experience, ScaleUp Inc.
Major: Public Relations
Todd Thompson, '16

Creative Video Specialist, Progressive
Major: Digital Media Production
Lacy Starling, '02

CEO LINK Media LLC
Major: Journalism