CMI 2021 Annual Report

Amanda (King) Finkenbinder
Job Title & Employer
Manager, Marketing Communications, UPMC
Major
Broadcast Reporting
“My hands-on courses and internships allowed me
to gain skills that the communications industry
covets — from writing scripts to producing and
editing videos ... My multimedia background, which
I developed at Point Park, has allowed me to stand
out from other job applicants.”
Keera Frye
Job Title & Employer
Excutive Producer, WDTV (Bridgeport, W. Va.)
Minor
Public relations and advertising
“Being a part of U-View at Point Park played a huge
role in my success at WDTV ... Beyond U-View, the
professors do a great job of preparing us for jobs in
the media industry. I completed projects and
assignments that required the same skills as the
work I do now: editing video, being able to quickly
adapt, having good news judgement or just knowing
what questions to ask.”
Blaine King
Job Title & Employer
Broadcast Technical Operator, QVC
Majors
Broadcast Reporting, MBA
Minor
Public Relations and Advertising
“The factors that led me to pursue both of my
degrees from Point Park were the opportunities
available in each program. I was so attracted to the
hands-on experience I would get from the start as
a broadcast reporting major. For my MBA, the
online experience allowed me to work at a pace that
was logical for my school, work and personal life.”
Emily VanderMey
Job Title & Employer
Graduate Student, California College
of the Arts
Major
Multimedia
Minor
Information Technology
“Point Park’s multimedia program was my first
choice because of its location in the city, small size
and multidisciplinary approach. Being able to take
classes in journalism, writing, design, web, video
and photography helped me find what I liked —
and what I didn’t.”
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