Communication Studies Careers

Christina Crane & Michelee Murdoch interning with CBS

"What can I do with this major?"

• Communication Studies
• Advertising
• Broadcasting/Electronic Media
• Journalism
• Marketing
• Public Relations

Departmental Resources

• Get Involved:  Niagara has a great many opportunities to get involved and build skills through our television studio, radio etc.

• Internships & Co-ops:  Internships and co-ops can give communication students an edge in the job market. Talk to your faculty, visit Career Services, or explore the Arts & Sciences site to learn more about internship and co-op opportunities.

• Connect with Alumni on Facebook:  Connect with alumni through the Niagara University Department of Communication Studies Facebook page.

Career Contacts

The following faculty, alumni, and staff have volunteered to speak with students about possible careers. To volunteer or update your contact information,  Contact Us.

• Communication Studies Faculty

• Facebook Site
• Jessica Biegaj (Alumna) - jbiegaj@buffalo.edu
       Community Relations Associate for Programming, University at Buffalo
       Campaign Coordinator, UB Employees Campaign for the Community
• Ed Buttaccio (Employer) - ed.buttaccio@ynn.com
       News Director at YNN Rochester

• Fred Heuer (Alumnus/Staff) - frederick.heuer@ccwny.org
       Annual Appeal Parish Division Coordinator, Catholic Charities of Buffalo, NY
       Former Assistant Vice President for Marketing, Niagara University

• Lisa McMahon (Staff) - lmcmahon@niagara.edu
       Associate Director for Publications, Niagara University
       Experienced newspaper reporter, feature writer, editor, and graphic designer

• Ted Ritter (Alumnus) - TRitter@njtpa.org
       Principal Planner: External Affairs, North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority
       Freelance Writing & Journalism
       Master’s in Journalism and Public Affairs from American University’s School of Communications

• Geoffrey Reddick  (Alumnus) -  geoff.redick@ynn.com
       Reporter YNN Albany
• Brian Rock (Staff) - bdr@niagara.edu
       Multimedia Production Specialist, Niagara University

• Bryan Semski (Alumnus, 2007) - bsemski@niagara.edu
       Assistant Director of Admissions, Niagara University
       Studying Mental Health Counseling, Niagara University
• Michelle (Clements) Semski - (Alumna, 2008/2010) - michelle.semski@yahoo.com
       Studied Interdisciplinary Studies: Student Affairs Focus, Niagara University          
       Academic Advisor, Bryant & Stratton College