Life After Linfield
What's next?
A JAMS degree from Linfield prepares you for all kinds of careers that use media, communication and storytelling. Some recent JAMS alumni found career paths:
- Managing accounts and social media for Grady Britton or WE (Waggener Edstrom) Communications public relations firms.
- Making the documentaries “Hacking Your Mind” on PBS and the independent film “Alaskan Nets.”
- Producing digital content, leading brand partnerships and developing social engagement and marketing strategies for Nike, Dutch Bros. and Pinterest.
- Managing programs and media relations the nonprofits Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Americorps Red Cross and Great Northwest Athletic Conference.
- Writing stories, producing digital content and coordinating social media for The Daily Astorian, The Oregonian, The Columbian (Vancouver, WA), KPTV-Fox 12 Portland and Hawaii News Now.
- Living, working and teaching overseas with the Fulbright program.
- Pursuing an advanced degree in law and joining the state attorney general’s office.
JAMS Alumni Stories
Voices of Linfield
Making Connections to Creativity
Read about how Emma Inge's focus on building a strong network during her undergrad led her to internships and eventually a full time job producing content for a creative company after graduation.
Breaking Through the Beauty Industry
Lash Lab PDX began as a lash extension service provided by Linfield alumnus Amantha Hood '17. “My company provides the service of lash extensions, but I think the bigger impact on the community is that I’m teaching people how to start a business and how to be their own boss.”
Student Led, Student Read
Ready to take the next step in his education, Ethan Myers '21 decided to transfer into a more extensive journalism program. As a student-athlete with a passion for adventure, the decision to transfer to Linfield University was a straightforward choice.
Bleeding Cardinal and Purple
Joe Stuart’s love for Linfield athletics runs deep and that shows in his award-winning podcast series, Purple Reign.
Just Go For It
Despite all that has happened this past year, Liam used one simple phrase to describe his current situation. “Honestly, right now, I am living the dream,” he said.
Life of a globe trotter
"I was fully supported by many faculty and staff while at Linfield and go back from time to time to guest lecture in Intercultural Communication classes."
Developing communication strategies that tell a story
"Linfield prepared me well for a career in a field that is ever-evolving. By requiring students to take courses in many different aspects of communication, Linfield helped me to develop into the type of communications generalist who can easily adapt with changing times and needs. "
Increasing awareness through stories and media
"Linfield inspired me to embrace new opportunities."
Creating stories with purpose and soul
"The two best tools I picked up at Linfield were the ability to form a sharp point of view and the ability to articulate it."