Emmy-winning producer Bri Amaranthus '14 covers the Oregon Ducks for Sports Illustrated. She shares how internships launched her sports journalism career.
SOJC Alum John Strong ’07, the Fox Sports lead soccer announcer and voice of the World Cup, discusses his journey from calling women’s soccer for KWVA to doing play-by-play for the FIFA World Cup broadcasts.
SOJC master’s alum Kathleen Darby ’24 built a career at Microsoft, Amazon, and Apple by combining UO design training, immersive media experience, and a talent for translating complex ideas into clear language.
Lauren Howard ’23, an SOJC public relations alum, initially dreamed of going into entertainment or film PR in Los Angeles and landed in the hospitality field, where she found her calling in Denver.
While an ad major at the SOJC, Max Birch ’23 developed a rudimentary outfit generator that would become the first-ever prototype for the Fitted app. Now he’s chief marketing officer of the company.
After years of producing videos for big brands, SOJC alum Zach Putnam found a deeper purpose through the Multimedia Storytelling Master’s program, reshaping his career around human-centered filmmaking.
Three SOJC alums in journalism and public relations are shaping the sports industry at various levels by inspiring young athletes, overseeing major events, and creating memorable highlight reels.
SOJC alum Jack Whayland transformed a layout for Align into a concept for a full-fledged magazine. To create the publication, he worked with former SOJC cohorts.
Alec Freudenstein ’24 turned his Immersive Media Communication Master’s project—an emotionally aware AI financial advisor—into a prototype that has been recognized by leading AI firms.
Doctoral candidate Luda Gogolushko, who also has a master's in advertising and brand responsibility from the SOJC, is researching how disability representation in media shapes identity while building community through her inclusive publishing house.
