Meet our Journalism Program Alumni

Our J-grads build crossfunctional and transferable skills that can translate to a career in any medium, from digital and multimedia storytelling to documentary filmmaking. They also graduate with an entrepreneurial mindset that allows them to evolve with the industry, with many potential paths to success. See what some of our outstanding alums are up to now:

A woman speaking into a microphone outside of Autzen Stadium.
Alumni profile: Jessie Rae Price ’18, production assistant for E! News’ social media team
Jessie Rae Price credits the SOJC for teaching her about ethics, angles, and unbiased reporting as she covers entertainment for the E! News’ social media team.
A woman wearing a light blue blouse stands for a headshot photo.
Alumni profile: Emma Decker ‘17 uses journalism background to produce stories for Blue Chalk Media
Emma Decker’s SOJC degree led her to an internship with Oregon Public Broadcasting, which then led her to a job producing multimedia stories for Portland-based Blue Chalk Media.
Polly Irungu
Alumni Profile: Polly Irungu '17
Multimedia journalist, digital editor, photographer, and SOJC alum Polly Irungu went from NPR to becoming the official photo editor for the Biden-Harris Administration’s Office of the Vice President.
Randy Shilts
The Journalist Who Changed How We See Gay America
The late Randy Shilts, SOJC alum, journalist, and author, was perhaps the most significant gay journalist of the 20th century.
SOJC alum Mat Wolf at the Petra ruins in 2013
Alumni profile: Mat Wolf ’12 on the front lines
Marine combat veteran turned journalist Mat Wolf has reported from the front lines facing violent riots, mortar shells, and car bombs to get the story.
Molly Bedford and Ryan Knutson in Times Square
Love and Journalism: Ryan Knutson (journalism '09) and Molly Bedford-Knutson (advertising '08)
Power couple Molly Bedford, editor for the New York Times, and Ryan Knutson, host of the Wall Street Journal’s flagship podcast, met at the SOJC through a mutual love of journalism.
Judy Holtz
Grad profile: How Judy Holtz became a multimedia journalist
Journalism alum Judy Holtz’s journey as a multimedia storyteller started with a passion for photography and led to a career as a video producer.