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In 1906, with a $600 loan and a single rented classroom on Park Row, Homer Pace launched an entrepreneurial idea that would become a model for the future of higher education.
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Alumni Success in Communication and Media Studies
In a city where stories shape culture and commerce, Pace University’s Communication and Media Studies programs prepare graduates to lead the conversation. From fashion and beauty to film, music, business, media, education, and public service, our alumni are building careers at organizations that influence audiences, and move ideas into action.
Rooted in the energy of New York City, the program blends critical thinking, creativity, digital fluency, and hands-on experience. Students learn to analyze media, craft compelling narratives, and communicate with purpose across platforms and professions. The result is a network of graduates whose careers reflect the breadth of the field and the strength of a Pace education.
Where Communication and Media Studies Graduates Work
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- Anthropologie — Social Content Creator
- Armani Beauty — Global Head of Digital Content and Social Media
- Beauty Co-Lab — Manager, Cross-Channel Planning
- Elle Décor / Hearst Magazines — Engagement Editor
- Farmacy Beauty — Influencer Marketing Manager
- Fleur du Mal — PR Coordinator
- J.Crew — Division Merchandise Manager, Women's Apparel\
- Levi's — Assistant Manager, Global Brand Marketing
- Madewell — Director of Copy
- Meta — Head of Beauty Partnerships
- Nordstrom — Senior Digital Marketing Coordinator
- Vox Media — Group Creative Director
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- Anat Gerstein — Account Executive
- CNBC — Creative Strategist
- Eleven11 Media Relations — Founder
- Monk — Analyst, Media Operations
- Pernod Ricard — Global Head of Brand Communications, Content, and Earned Media
- The New York Times — Strategic Partnerships Coordinator
- TikTok — Client Solutions Manager, Digital Disruptors
- Wildtype Health — VP Experience Strategist
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- American Express — Senior Manager, Digital Brand Products
- Barringer Construction — Project Management
- Eataly North America — Senior Manager, Public Relations
- Groupon — Business Development Director
- Morgan Stanley — Vice President, Corporate Events
- Nasdaq — Brand Partnerships Lead
- OceanX — Marketing and Communications Manager
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- Behavioral Health — Behavioral Health Technician
- Columbia Engineering — Associate Dean, Graduate Admissions
- CUNY New York City College of Technology — Lecturer of Communication
- NYC Elmhurst Hospital Center — Inpatient Therapy
- Pace University — Admissions Counselor
- Stony Brook University — Academic Advising
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- City of Albemarle, North Carolina — Planning Manager
- Design Trust for Public Space — Director of Communications
- Hispanic Federation — Midwest Director for Programs
- International Legal Foundation — Advocacy and Communications Director
- ISD Klein School District — Director of Communications
- Natural Resources Defense Council — Senior Social Media Strategist
- New York City Transit — Digital Content Editor
- New York State Office of Resilient Homes and Communities — Chief of Staff, Policy and Strategy
- Office of Senator Mary Washington — Chief of Staff
- Office of the Vice President of the United States — Former Personal Aide to Vice President
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- Daily Mirror — Assistant Entertainment and Showbiz Editor
- iHeartRadio — Associate Editor
- Killphonic Records — Head of A&R
- Rolling Stone — Senior Music Editor
- SiriusXM — Senior Coordinator, Ad Sales Marketing
- Warner Music Group — Senior Brand Manager / Associate Director, Global Branding + Advertising Sync
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- iHeartRadio — Morning Radio Host
- Sports Illustrated — Senior Video Producer and Host
- WTOL — Anchor/Journalist
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- 5W Public Relations — VP, Talent Acquisition
- AT&T — Associate Director, Talent Acquisition Early Careers
- dbt Labs — Senior Recruiter
- Wilhelmina — Influencer Agent
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- ABC News — Senior Marketing and Creative Producer
- Disney Media & Entertainment — Synergy and Partnership Marketing Manager
- Focus Features — Director, Digital Publicity
- Food Network — Producer, Programming and Development
- HBO/HBO Max — Publicity Coordinator
- The Jennifer Hudson Show — Digital Producer
- NBCUniversal — Senior Content Specialist / Manager, Business Continuity and Crisis Management
- NewsNation — Booking Producer
- Sherri — Associate Producer
- Starz — Senior Manager, Originals Marketing
- Warner Bros. Discovery — Revenue and Analytics Manager
Meet Some of Our Communication and Media Studies Alumni
- Connor Morgan ’21
- Brianna Adkins ‘21
- Opal Vadhan ’15
- Kristie Dash ’13
Connor Morgan ’21
Connor Morgan ’21Connor Morgan ’21, Digital Producer, The Jennifer Hudson Show
“My freshman year at Pace, things really took off. I was balancing school while running my business, and I almost left because I was burned out. But the support of the Pace community helped me push through. Everyone genuinely wanted to be there—they weren’t just chasing a degree. Pace students were constantly learning and finding ways to build a great future for themselves, and that energy was contagious.”
Brianna Adkins ‘21
Brianna Adkins ‘21Brianna Adkins ‘21, Manager, Cross-Channel Planning, Beauty Co-Lab
"My education at Pace has opened doors for numerous encounters, job opportunities, and internships, and I can't wait to see what I accomplish in the future," Adkins told us. But it wasn't all a walk in the park. At Pace, Briana learned to "hustle for every chance to be a better student, editor, and communicator" and was supported by the Career Center and the faculty in Communication and Media Studies.
Opal Vadhan ’15
Opal Vadhan ’15Opal Vadhan ’15, Former Personal Aide to Vice President Kamala Harris
"After graduating from Pace, I knew I wanted to work in public service and politics. After a White House internship in senior year, I was interviewing for roles in the Obama administration when mentors encouraged me to join a presidential campaign instead, saying it would be the best experience and a chance to learn quickly. At the time, I didn't know much about Hillary Clinton and wasn't sure it was the right path—but I decided to take the opportunity."
Kristie Dash ’13
Kristie Dash ’13Kristie Dash ’13, Head of Beauty Partnerships, Meta
"At a lot of schools, you wouldn't have the opportunity to work with companies like this while you're still a student. At Pace, I was able to gain experience with some of the biggest companies in the world. I came to New York at 18 just wanting to be in the city—and now I feel like my dreams are really coming true." As a student, Kristie interned at fashion magazines Vogue and Harper's Bazaar. When the content industry changed around her, Kristie's degree set her up to pivot and change with it.
Whether shaping brand strategy, producing content, driving public advocacy, supporting major media organizations, or advancing communications in corporate and nonprofit spaces, Pace graduates are putting their skills to work where it matters most.
Learn more about how Pace’s Communication and Media Studies Department connects students with internships, industry mentors, and real-world media experience in the heart of New York City.
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