Graduate Success

Graduates from the School of Communication and Creative Industries hold top positions in the media, advertising, journalism and theatre. Among the well-known names are:


Media

Many broadcast news rooms in Sydney have 10 to 12 reporters, producers and editors who are CSU graduates. The Journalism degree is a highly respected course, which has produced graduates who have gone on to win Walkley Awards, the top accolade for Australian journalists. Graduates include:

  • Jessica Rowe, Nine Network, Sydney
  • Andrew Denton, ABC
  • Matthew Moore, Sydney Morning Herald
  • Jane Hutcheon, ABC Europe correspondent
  • Melissa Doyle, Seven Network
  • Mark Bannerman, ABC Radio National
  • Simon Santow, ABC News, Sydney
  • Angelos Frangopoulos, Sky News Australia.

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Theatre and Entertainment

The Theatre Media course has produced graduates who excel in physical theatre / human circus, television and radio and community theatre.

  • Mike Finch, Artistic Director, Circus Oz
  • Linden Tierney, former GM, Rock 'n Roll Circus, Brisbane
  • Brendan Cowell, Actor, Writer and Producer
  • Amanda Keller, ABC, Mondo Thingo
  • Darren Ashton, Director, 'Thunderstruck' (2004)

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Advertising

Although advertising is a relatively new course at CSU, its early graduates have made significant progress.

  • Ryan Barlow, STW Group, Sydney
  • Caroline Ghatt, Enthuze
  • David Ohana, Saatchi & Saatchi, Sydney
  • Leo Premutico, Saatchi & Saatchi, London (Cannes Golden Lion winner)
  • Guy Rooke, Colenso, Auckland, (Cannes Silver Lion winner)
  • Natalie Sims, BBDO, Sydney

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Public Relations

Many Public Relations and Organisational Communication graduates are industry leaders or work in major national organisations and consultancies.

  • Liz McLaughlin, recent president of Public Relations Institute of Australia
  • Annabelle Warren, 2005-6 President of Public Relations Institute of Australia
  • Brian West, Managing Director and Partner, Reputation Management, Asia Pacific, for Fleishman-Hillard, Singapore
  • John Morton, General Manager, Professional Public Relations, Sydney
  • Alexis Lindsay, Corporate Engagement Consultant, Sydney
  • Dr Zoe Hibbert, Head, Product, Innovation and Marketing Communications, APCEMEA at Visa, Singapore
  • Robyn Sefiani, Managing Director at Sefiani Communications Group
  • Kieran More, Chief Executive Officer, Ogilvy Public Relations, Sydney

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