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Justin Russell, ’17

COO/Co-Owner
Ranked.Legal

Justin Russell ’17

My Program(s)

My Opportunity

  • Internship
  • Got a Job
  • New Career

My Industry

  • Communications
  • Entrepreneur
  • Law

Briefly describe your position/opportunity.

I work for myself and built a Digital Marketing business called Ranked.Legal. We do high end Search Engine Optimization for Law firms.

How did you first learn about or get connected to your current position/opportunity?

I had a lot of experience with internships through Saint Joseph's which set me up with my first job, which was at an SEO firm. This job kick started a passion for SEO which led me to start my own business.

How did your SJU education impact your position or professional goals?

Saint Joseph's communication major, in my tract, was mostly focused on learning how to interact with and produce high quality digital media. I learned how to make websites, publish high quality content and make different types of content. St. Joe's Public Relations course was one of the best courses I ever took.

Did you participate in any experiential learning activities (internship, co-op, study abroad, etc.) while at SJU?

I had many internships including one with the Flyers. I also did APEX one year, was an RA for a semester, had a theatre scholarship, was a brother of Phi Sigma Pi and was on the improv team