Christopher Byrne

Christopher Byrne is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Media, Film & Journalism Studies department at the University of Denver's College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. His career includes a long tenure as a Senior Lecturer at Cornell University, where he taught courses like Writing and Producing the Narrative for Digital Media and Sport Communication: Media, Marketing, Crisis & Violence. With over two decades of experience, he bridges academic theory and Hollywood industry practice through hands-on storytelling.

• Degree(s): M.A. in English Literature (SUNY Cortland), B.S. in Theater Arts (Emerson College)

Byrne specializes in media storytelling, podcasting, digital narrative production, and screenwriting. His pedagogy integrates creative practice with career-readiness, preparing students to navigate media landscapes across platforms like podcasts, news studios, and Hollywood sets. Through industry immersion programs, he connects students with major companies such as NBCUniversal, Disney Studios, Google, and Spotify.

His teaching emphasizes:

• Practical storytelling techniques informed by Hollywood production
• Analysis of media circulation in digital ecosystems
• Experiential learning via industry partnerships
• Interdisciplinary approaches to narrative construction