Three Questions for Jonathan Mills (BA’20)

Name: Jonathan Mills

Title and Organization: Team Reporter, Detroit Red Wings

Graduation Year and Degree: 2020 BAs in Journalism and Communication Arts, Sports Communication Certificate, Business Certificate

As one of the inaugural Sports Communication Certificate graduates, SJMC alum Jonathan Mills (BA’20) is putting the skills he honed in his sports communication and journalism courses to good use as a reporter for the Detroit Red Wings. Since graduating from SJMC, Mills went on to get his Master’s degree in Sports Media from Northwestern University and worked as a PR Coordinator for the Chicago Sky WNBA team, a Digital Communications Manager for U.S. Figure Skating and now as a Team Reporter for the Detroit Red Wings. He credits his passion and work ethic as well as his time at the SJMC for laying the groundwork for a successful career in sports media.

When it comes to your career and professional accomplishments, what are you most proud of?

When I reflect on my career and professional accomplishments, I take pride knowing that I stayed true to what I was passionate about. Even when faced with challenges, I prioritized my goals. I believe that mindset has helped me get to where I am today.

What’s the best advice you have for a student who wants to do what you do?

Working hard always pays off.

What is your favorite SJMC memory?

My favorite SJMC memory is staying at Vilas Hall late into the night to edit and write with my classmates with the goal of completing our Badger Report newscast for that week.