Jaime Riccio is a PhD candidate at Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. His dissertation focuses on adolescent identity formation through social media. He has published several articles and book chapters and presented his research at numerous conferences. Riccio currently teaches communication courses as an instructor at LaGuardia Community College, City University of New York.

1. JAIME R. RICCIO CURRICULUM VITAE
LaGuardia Community College, City University of New York
31-10 Thomson Avenue Ÿ Long Island City, NY 11101
973.670.1771 Ÿ jriccio@lagcc.cuny.edu
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EDUCATION
Ph.D., Mass Communications anticipated December 2016
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
Dissertation: Digital Native Code: An Analysis of Adolescent Identity Formation
Through Social Media
Advisor: Carol M. Liebler, Ph.D.
M.A., Media Studies December 2013
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
Thesis: “All The Web’s A Stage”: The Dramaturgy of Young Adult Social Media Use
Advisor: Pamela J. Shoemaker, Ph.D.
B.A., Communication Studies; Minor in Marketing (Magna Cum Laude) May 2010
The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ
PUBLICATIONS
Shoemaker, P. J. & Riccio, J.R. (In press). Gatekeeping. In G. Mazzoleni (Ed.), The international
encyclopedia of political communication. Boston: Wiley-Blackwell.
Shoemaker, P. J., Johnson, P. R. & Riccio, J. (2016). The gatekeeping of political messages. In K.
Kenski & K. H. Jamieson (Eds.), The Oxford handbook of political communication theories.
New York: Oxford University Press.
Shoemaker, P.J. & Riccio, J.R. (2016). Terrorism. In G.H. Stempel (Ed.), The 21st century voter:
Who votes, how they vote and why they vote. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO.
Gorham, B.W. & Riccio, J.R. (2015). Online performative identity theory. In R.A. Lind (Ed.),
Produsing theory 2.0: The introduction of audiences and production in a digital world (Vol. 2).
New York, NY: Peter Lang Publishing.
Shoemaker, P. J., Riccio, J. & Johnson, P. R. (2013). Component of communication: Whom. In P.
Schulz & P. Cobley (Eds.), Handbook of communication sciences, vol. 1: Theories and models of
communication (pp. 383-398). Berlin: de Gruyter Mouton.
Shoemaker, P. J., Riccio, J. & Johnson, P. R. (2013). Gatekeeping theory. In Oxford bibliographies
online: Communication. New York: Oxford University Press,
www.oxfordbibliographies.com.

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CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Riccio, J.R. (2016, May). “The nursery is different now than it was”: Debunking the moral panic of
child social media use. Presented at the 2016 Cultural Studies Association (CSA)
conference.
Riccio, J.R. (2015, November). Sticks, stones and headlines: Newspaper framing of cyberbullying.
Presented in the Mass Communication division of the 2015 National Communication
Association (NCA) convention, Las Vegas, NV.
Riccio, J. R. (2015, May). My biomediated self: Confronting big data and biopolitics.
Presented in the Technology and Culture division of the 2015 Cultural Studies
Association (CSA) annual conference, Riverside, CA.
Riccio, J. R. (2013, February). “Let [academic] freedom ring”: A legal explication of the First
Amendment right to academic freedom. Presented in the Law division at the Association of
Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) Southeast annual
colloquium, Tampa, FL.
*2nd Place, Top Student Paper Award
Riccio, J. R. & Overton, S. R. (2012, May). The fires of fear: Framing religion in coverage of Terry
Jones’s “International Burn a Qur’an Day.” Presented in the Mass Communication division
at the International Communication Association (ICA) annual conference, Phoenix, AZ.
Riccio, J. R. (2012, April). “So much drama!” An introduction to histrionic interaction in audience
behavior. Presented at the Popular Culture Association/American Culture Association
(PCA/ACA) annual conference, Boston, MA.
NON-AUTHORED PAPERS PRESENTED ON BEHALF OF JOHN C. POLLOCK, PH.D.
Patrick, M., Pollock, J. C., Sherwood, C. A. & Pollock, J.C. (2010, April). Cross-national coverage of
females’ right to education: A community structure approach. Undergraduate poster session
presented at the annual conference of the Eastern Communication Association (ECA).
Koerner, M., Harrison, J., Omland, J., Rush, A. & Pollock, J. C. (2010, April). Cross-national
newspaper coverage of human trafficking: A community structure approach. Presented at the
annual conference of the Eastern Communication Association.
DeBurgos, A., Ganza, A., Koerner, M. & Pollock, J.C. (2010, April). Internet health search and the
physician-patient relationship. Presented to the Health Communication division at the
annual conference of the Eastern Communication Association.
UNDER REVIEW
The Controlled Demolition of Spiritual and Religious Inclusivity: Memory, Culture, and 9/11 15 Years
On. Panel accepted to the 2016 National Communication Association (NCA) convention,
Philadelphia, PA.

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IN PROGRESS
Riccio, J. R. (In progress). All the Web’s a stage: The dramaturgy of young adult social media use.
A dramaturgical analysis of young adult self-performance on Facebook and Twitter. Adapted
from Master’s Thesis. Article being prepared for submission to New Media and Society.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Communication Studies Instructor Fall 2015–present
Humanities Department, LaGuardia Community College, CUNY
Courses taught:
HUC 106: Public Speaking
Traditional and hybrid course in methods and practice of public speaking in various settings.
HUC 140: Introduction to Broadcasting
Introductory course on the history of broadcasting in the United States, supplemented with
practical experience in broadcast production/post-production projects.
HUC 101: Fundamentals of Speech Communication
Introductory course on communication theory and practice.
HUC 130: Mass Communication and Society
Undergraduate course in media effects and their influence on American culture.
Instructor of Record Spring 2014
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Syracuse University
Courses taught:
COM 107: Communications and Society
Required undergraduate writing course in media and culture.
Taught class of 65 students modern and historical concepts in the study of communications
and media industries through the lens of “digital disruption.”
Instructional Associate Fall 2010–Spring 2012
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Syracuse University
Courses:
COM 507: Communications Law for Advertising and Public Relations
Undergraduate course in media law, including First Amendment issues, copyright, and
trademark.
COM 605: Quantitative Methods for Mass Communications Research
Introductory graduate course in quantitative research methodology.
Teaching Assistant Spring & Fall 2009
Communication Studies Department, The College of New Jersey
Courses:
COM 390: Methods of Communication Research and Analysis
Introductory undergraduate course in qualitative and quantitative research methods.
COM 240: Public Speaking in Business and Government
Undergraduate course in professional and organizational public speaking.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

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John Ben Snow Research Assistant May 2011–August 2015
Advisor: Pamela J. Shoemaker, John Ben Snow Endowed Chair
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Syracuse University
Assisted in faculty-directed research projects, as well as the research, editing and proofing of
publications including Mediating the Message in the 21st Century and How to Build Social Science
Theories (2nd Ed.).
Research Assistant August 2009–May 2010
Advisor: John C. Pollock, Chair, Communication Studies
Communication Studies Department, The College of New Jersey
Assisted in faculty-sponsored research projects and presentations at National Communication
Association and Eastern Communication Association conferences.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Digital Marketing Consultant & Social Media Strategist September 2009–August 2015
I team up with small and mid-sized businesses in northern New Jersey seeking to develop and maintain an
online communications strategy, offering services including social media and content marketing, market
research, analytics and reporting, online brand management, web site redesign, and search engine
optimization (SEO). Clients include:
Ritchie’s Music Center (2009-2012)
Managed the social media presence of a mid-sized retail business. Gathered consumer insight
data to develop a social and public relations plan, revamping the company’s POP marketing, its
website, and launching Facebook, Twitter and YouTube accounts.
Sowinski Sullivan Architects (2015)
Ongoing consulting work in digital, web redesign and SEO.
M. Miller & Son Public Insurance Adjusters (2015)
Ongoing consulting work in online branding and SMO.
Programming Intern, Comedy Central January 2009–May 2010
Viacom/MTV Networks, New York, NY
Assisted in the network’s weekly program scheduling, as well as coordinating bumpers in the
daily schedule. Curated content and composed content descriptions for ComedyCentral.com.
Audio/Visual Technician August 2008–August 2009
The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ
Provided technical support to Communications Department computer labs and audio-video
editing suites. Served as support specialist and liaison for Program Director of The College’s
radio station, WTSR.
Account Manager June 2008–August 2009
BIScorecard, Sparta, NJ
Manager of private and national accounts for a business intelligence company in northern New
Jersey. Assisted in data aggregation, client relations and the design of marketing materials.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Faculty Advisor, LGCC Radio 2015–present
LaGuardia Community College Web Radio
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Communication Studies Representative 2015–present
Humanities Department Online/Hybrid Committee
LaGuardia Community College, CUNY
Panelist, Honoring Pamela J. Shoemaker, Ph.D. April 2016
Festschrift in Honor of Pamela J. Shoemaker, John Ben Snow Chair
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Syracuse University
Secretary 2013–2014
Newhouse Doctoral Student Association
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Syracuse University
Graduate Student Representative 2013–2014
Newhouse Tenure Committee
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Syracuse University
Chair, Panel on Adolescence in Film and Television April 2012
Popular Culture Association/American Culture Association conference
Boston, MA
Interviewee in USA Today College April 2012
Fahner, M. “The real effects of reality TV.” Available from
http://college.usatoday.com/2012/04/18/the-real-effects-of-reality-tv/.
Secretary, National Office 2009–2010
Lambda Pi Eta Communications Honor Society
National Communication Association
Co-Editor, The Roar 2008–2010
Official Newsletter of the Communications Department
The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Head Coach January 2015–present
Girls on the Run of Northern New Jersey
Sparta, NJ
Currently teach curricula on media literacy, self-esteem and healthy lifestyles while serving as
running coach for a non-profit character-building program for preteen girls.
Assistant Coach March–July 2011
Girls on the Run of the Finger Lakes
Skaneateles, NY
Assisted in lessons on media literacy and served as training partner for a non-profit character-
building program for preteen girls.
Director of Communications August 2007–May 2010
Unitarian Universalist Legislative Ministry of New Jersey

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Summit, NJ
Designed and implemented public relations campaigns and outreach materials for a startup
501(c)3 progressive action network, including the launch of the group’s internet presence.
AWARDS & HONORS
Syracuse University Graduate Fellowship 2014–2015
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society 2011–present
Lambda Pi Eta Communications Honor Society 2007–2010
CERTIFICATIONS
Certificate in University Teaching, Syracuse University granted 2015
CPR/First Aid Certified – Child & Adult, American Red Cross 2014–present
Hootsuite Certified Social Media Professional granted 2013
CITI Certified in Human Subjects Research 2010–present
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Cultural Studies Association 2015–present
National Association for Media Literacy Education 2014–present
Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication 2013–2014
International Communication Association 2011–2013
National Communication Association 2009–present
SPECIALIZED SKILLS & TRAINING
Professional Research & Development Software:
BIOPAC System, SurveyGizmo, Survey Monkey, Google Analytics, Prezi, Justinmind
Prototyper, Balsamiq Mockups, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Final Cut Pro,
ProTools
Data Analysis Software:
SPSS, SPSS Amos, NVivo, Gephi Visualization Software
Instructional Technology Software:

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Blackboard, Evernote, Turnitin, Basecamp, Jing, Scratch Programming