Communication/Journalism Alumni

Positions held by C/J Graduates

Fisher's C/J program prepares its graduates for exciting and rewarding careers in all areas of communication. Our grads are generous when asked to support community service and non-profit enterprises. Many continue a long-standing Fisher tradition by helping current students and recent graduates fulfill their career dreams.

The following represent just a sample of the positions obtained by Fisher C/J alumni:

Strategic Communication

• Advertising Account Executive: Hill & Knowlton
• Assistant Media Planner: Zimmerman Advertising
• Communications Associate: American Red Cross
• Communications Coordinator: partners + napier
• Communications Facilitator: Episcopal Diocese of Rochester
• Communications Specialist: Bausch + Lomb
• Copywriter/SEO Analyst: em2 Advertising Agency
• Division Director for Development and Communications: March of Dimes
• Internet Marketing Specialist: Atlantic Marketing & Consulting, Inc.
• Marketing Communications Specialist: Lifetime Health Medical Group
• Marketing Manager: Excellus Blue Cross/Blue Shield
• Media Relations Coordinator: American Junior Golf Association
• Press secretary: Mayor of Syracuse
• Public Affairs Specialist: AAA Western and Central New York
• Public Relations Account Executive: Text 100
• Public Relations Director: Rochester Americans
• Public Relations Director: Highland Hospital
• Public Relations Manager: Dixon-Schwabl
• Public Relations Manager: Unity Health Systems
• Public Relations Manager: SUNY-Brockport
• Senior Writer: Sparxoo
• Special Events Director: National Kidney Foundation of Upstate New York

Journalism

• Assistant Editor: The Valley News
• Copy Editor: Democrat & Chronicle
• Design Editor: Messenger Post Media
• Editorial Assistant: University News, RIT
• Editorial Assistant: Watertown Daily Times
• Health Reporter: News 10 NBC
• Multimedia Editor: Messenger Post Newspapers
• News Director: 13WHAM-TV
• News Editor: Genesee Valley Sun
• Page Designer: Politico
• Reporter: City Newspaper
• Reporter: Messenger Post
• Reporter, Anchor: WHEC, Channel 10
• Sports Editor: The Saratogian
• Sports Reporter: Auburn Citizen
• Sports Reporter: Democrat & Chronicle
• Sportswriter: Hornell Evening Tribune
• Traffic & Trends Editor: The Huffington Post

Production

• Line Producer: MSNBC
• Master control operator: WROC/WHUF-TV
• Overnight Producer: WHEC-TV
• Producer: ESPN Classic
• Producer: R-News (Time Warner Cable)
• Senior Producer: R-News, Time Warner Communications
• Web and Video Technician: Sweet Home Productions
• Web content: Buffalo Sabres

Education

• Business Simulation Lab Administrator: Cornell University
• Career Counselor: Hilbert College
• Communications Professor: Finger Lakes Community College
• Communications Professor: Syracuse University
• eRecruitment Advisor, Undergraduate Admissions: SUNY-Brockport
• Sports Information Director: Rochester Institute of Technology

Sales/Account Management

• Account Coordinator: Kel & Partners
• Account Executive: Clear Channel Radio Rochester
• Account Executive: Dixon-Schwabl
• Account Executive: Matter Communications
• Account Executive: Toshiba Business Solutions
• Account Manager: Xerox Corp.
• Client Coordinator: Bella Figura
• Communications Coordinator: Klein Stell Service Inc.
• Senior Account Executive: Clear Channel
• Senior Account Executive: partners + napier
• Senior Account Executive: WROC-TV

Human Resources

• Affirmative Action Data Analyst: HR Works, Inc.
• Director of Recruiting: Northwestern Mutual
• Employee Representative: Wegmans Food Market
• Human Resource Manager: First American Equipment Finance
• Recruiter: Whiting Consulting

Management

• Corporate Recruiter: Paychex
• Executive VP, Business Operations: Buffalo Bills, NFL
• Vice President Operations and Original Productions: Turner Studios