Where Are They Now

Media Picture The media studies program teaches its students valuable skills in public relations, advertising and multimedia while emphasizing the importance of integrity, collaboration and creativity. Graduates are prepared to enter the work-force with hands on experience and a thorough understanding of their job field.

Graduates have the opportunity to work on The Northeastern, the student-lead newspaper www.nsunews.com. Working on TNE and engaging in the classes prepares graduates to work in a broad variety of career fields, such as broadcast news, journalists, editors, public relations specialists, project coordinators or photographers.

Job Placements from Media Studies Graduates

Brooke Allison, Member Relations Director, Golf Club of Oklahoma
Eric Bolin, Sports Writer, Arkansas News Bureau
Cody Brumley, Executive Pastor, FBC Jenks
Lauren Cole, Greek Life Coordinator, Texas A&M Commerce
Ryan Cannonie, Attorney, Cannonie Law Office
Lauren Condry, University Adviser, Northeastern State University
Kirsti Cook, Assistant Director of Conferences and Marketing, Northeastern State University
Eric Covey, PR Coordinator, Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
Brock Crawford, Coordinator of Student Activities, Rogers State University
Rachel Dallis, Assistant DA, Cherokee, Sequoyah and Adair
Dale Denwalt, Capitol Reporter, The Journal Record
Dae’lyn Do, Associate Director - College of Lit, Science & Arts, University of Michigan
Ashley Duke, Social Media Coordinator, Walt Disney World
Ryan Eller, CEO, Paradigm Shift
Jeni Fitzgibbon, Marketing Specialist, Utah Media Group
Patrick Fitzgibbon, Photojournalist, CBS 2 News
Nick Flanary, Communication Director, Union Fire Department
Thomas Gardner, Marketing and Communication, T.D. Williamson
Skylar Glass, Special Projects Officer, Cherokee Nation
Mercedes Goins, Graphic Designer, Garver
Blake Harris, Inside Sales Specialist, Coca-Cola
Adam Holcomb, Advertising Consultant, News-Press & Gazette Company
Mary Jane Hudson, Marketing Coordinator, Kimley-Horn's Tulsa
Sarah Johnson, Communications Specialist, NSU CMS
Jordyn Jorgenson, Project Coordinator, Frank de Biasi
Kayleigh Land, Foundation Coordinator, Tulsa Community College
Jasmine Lang, University Representative, Northeastern State University
Allison Lee, Special Projects Officer, Cherokee Nation Natural Resources
Larry Mattes, Communications and Mapping, Lake Region Electric Cooperative
Alex McBride, Marketing Manager, Tour Tahlequah
Chase McNutt, News and Assistant Sports Director, McAlester Radio
Mark Milsap, Publisher, Norman Transcript
Jay Moore, Associate Director of Account Operations, 10UP
Ally Neep, Photographer, Captured by Ally
Abigail Nunn, Marketing and PR Coordinator, FBC Tahlequah
James Parker, Photographer, JW Photography
Clay Pendergraft, Marketing Specialist, Tour Tahlequah
Brittany Porter, News Reporter, KXII-TV
Colin Pruitt, Business Development and Owner, Chris Pruitt Auto Sales
Sean Rawley, Staff Writer, Cherokee Phoenix
Jessica Remer, Online Editor, PennWell Corporation
Amber Row, Marketing Manager, SMG World
Arisa Sato, PR Specialist, Fuji Electric
Kevin Scraper, Communication & Promotion at Cherokee Casinos, Tahlequah and Fort Gibson
Micahel Shockley, Director of Corporate Partnership, Sacramento Kings
Piper Smith-Pendergraft, Special Projects Officer, Cherokee Nation Public Health and Wellness
Kayleigh Snider, Foundation Coordinator, Tulsa Community College
Ken Sohns, Manager, Northeastern State University Copy Zone
Kylea Thompson, Wedding Planner, Dream Point Ranch
Tara Thompson, Marketing and Communications Coordinator, Northeast Technology Center
Jessica Treat, Senior Manager of Marketing, Paradigm Shift
Carrie Underwood, 8x Grammy winner, 16 ACM awards, 9 CMA awards, 25 CMT and much more
Jacob Unruh, Deputy Sports Editor, The Oklahoman
Ray Walsh, Media Coordinator, Cherokee Nation
Larry Washington, Community Director, Pacific Lutheran University
Kelten Weaver, Marketing Coordinator, Tahlequah Main Street
Brian Wheeler, Corporate Communication Manager, Dayco Royal Oak
Kristin Wier, Account Specialist, Fisher & Company
Sara Wilson, Accounting Coordinator, 10Up
Savannah Wood, Senior Account Coordinator & Social Manager, Bear Agency Group
Abigail Woods, Account Executive, Bear Agency Group
Cassie Woods, PR Coordinator, Northeast Technology Center