Melissa Martinez

Melissa Martinez is an Assistant Teaching Professor at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Syracuse University, specializing in the Television, Radio and Film program. Since joining in 2023, she teaches courses on entertainment business, media economics, entrepreneurship, and global marketplace dynamics.

Her professional expertise includes founding By Studio Skye, an agency focused on sustainable business development for content creators, and serving as Senior Director of Alternative Media at Prodigy Media. She has over a decade of experience collaborating with digital creators and brands like Netflix.

Martinez holds a bachelor's degree in Public Relations and Music Industry from Syracuse University, aligning with her academic focus on media strategy and storytelling.