University of Wisconsin–Madison

People Type: Alumni

Feng, Shannon

Interview with Shannon Majors: Computer Sciences & Mathematics Certificate: Digital Studies Graduation Date: May 2019 How did you end up working at Reddit? I always knew I liked working with computers and I have a lot of patience for solving problems. I decided to major in Computer Science after taking my first programming class in …

Godfrey, Sarah

Interview with Sarah Major: Communication Arts (Radio-TV-Film) Certificates: Digital Studies & Entrepreneurship Graduation Date: December 2017 How did you end up working at Promote Local and starting your own photography business? I found my job at Promote Local actually through the UW-Madison job board. I started that position right out of college and have been …

Golden, Ben

Interview with Ben Major: Journalism (emphasis in Strategic Communications) and Communication Arts (Radio-TV-Film) Certificate: Digital Studies Graduation Date: May 2018 How did you end up working at Sephora? I began in traditional marketing environments (ad agency, publishing), then dipped my toes into the retail space as a buyer, and eventually found my way to Sephora where …

Hansen, Lily

Interview with Lily Major: Journalism (emphasis in Strategic Communications) & Environmental Studies Certificate: Digital Studies Graduation Date: May 2017 How did you end up starting HappiLily Events? Growing up, I always loved coordinating parties & events! I first began “professional” or large-scale event planning in college at UW-Madison. I joined the Wisconsin Union Directorate, which …

Hesse, Emily

Interview with Emily Major: Communication Arts (Communication Science & Rhetorical Studies) & Environmental Studies Certificate: Digital Studies Graduation Date: May 2017 How did you end up working at 6sense? My career has taken a few different paths post graduation, zig-zagging around before settling in a role that actually uses a lot of skills I learned …

Huggins, Alec

Interview with Alec Major: Communication Arts (Radio-TV-Film track) Certificates: Digital Studies & Entrepreneurship Graduation Date: Spring 2018 How did you end up at Kikoff? After graduating from UW–Madison, I moved to San Francisco to work for Curology. I joined their video team in 2018, where I spent the next 4 years directing and editing branded and …

Hushek, Joseph

Interview with Joseph Major: Communication Arts (Radio-TV-Film) Certificates: Digital Studies & Computer Sciences Graduation Date: May 2018 How did you end up working at Warner Brothers? After graduating I had an incredible internship working at CBS with Kelly Kahl. From there, I used the relationships I made and my proven work ethic to land a …

Josephson, Zoe

Interview with Zoe Major: Communication Arts (Radio, TV, Film) Certificate: Digital Studies Graduation Date: May 2017 How did you end up working at The Wall Street Journal? I began my career in the Publicis Media Training Program, learning about the basics of digital media and advertising. I was then offered a role as an Assistant …

Keyes, Elaine

Interview with Elaine Major:  Communication Arts (Radio-TV-Film) Certificates: Digital Studies and Gender & Women’s Studies Graduation Date: May 2018 How did you end up working at FIFTH SEASON? I did an internship in international, theatrical marketing at 20th Century Fox in 2017 which helped me narrow down my post-grad plans of pursuing a career in …

Knurr, Valerie

Interview with Valerie Major: Wildlife Ecology Certificates: Digital Studies and Environmental Studies Graduation Date: May 2018 How did you end up working for the National Forest Service? I always knew I wanted to work outdoors. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to be a park ranger, biologist, photographer, or conservation warden. I applied for a lot …