Updated April 18, 2018
Download a PDF of my CV HERE
EDUCATION
University of Texas at Austin, School of Journalism
Ph.D. candidate in Journalism
Expected graduation in May 2019
Murray State University, Journalism and Mass Communications Department
Master of Arts, Mass Communication
FINAL PROJECT: Using Time Lapse Photography as a Storytelling Device
Graduated in May 2013
Murray State University, Journalism and Mass Communications Department
Bachelor of Arts, Public Relations (Minor in Photography)
Graduated in December 2005
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
Assistant Instructor, University of Texas at Austin, School of Journalism, Fall 2018
Teaching Assistant, University of Texas at Austin, School of Journalism, Fall 2015- Spring 2018
Population Health Scholar, University of Texas System, Office of Health Affairs, Summer 2017- present
Research Assistant, University of Texas at Austin, School of Journalism, Summer 2017
Assist Mary Bock with visual communication research.
Research Assistant, University of Texas at Austin, School of Journalism, Summer 2016
Assist Renita Coleman with visual communication research.
Adjunct Lecturer, Murray State University, Fall 2012, Fall 2013 – Spring 2015
Assistant Adviser/Interim Adviser, The Murray State News, Murray State University, Fall 2012 – Spring 2015
RESEARCH
Peer-reviewed academic journal publications
Lough, K. & McIntyre, K. (Forthcoming). Visualizing the Solution: An analysis of the images that accompany solutions-oriented news stories. Journalism.
McIntyre, K., Lough, K. & Manzanares, K. (Forthcoming). Solutions in the shadows: The effects of incongruent visual messaging in solutions journalism news stories. Journalism and Mass Communication Quarterly.
Lough, K. & McIntyre, K. (2018). Journalists’ perceptions of solutions journalism and its place in the field. Research Journal of the International Symposium on Online Journalism.
Lough, K. (2018). Intermedia visual agenda setting- Comparing wire service top photo distribution to what makes the front page. The Agenda Setting Journal.
Lough, K. (2018). A Gate in the Wall of Sound: Music photographers, access and the field. Journalism Practice.
Lough, K., Molyneux, L., & Holton, A. (2017). A clearer picture: Journalistic identity practices in words and images on Twitter. Journalism Practice.
Bock, M., Lough, K., & Fadnis, D. (2017). “Her”photographer: The Roanoke Live Shot Murders and Visual Communication’s Place in the Newsroom. Visual Communication Quarterly.
Kilgo, D., Lough, K., & Riedl, M. (2017). Emotional appeals and news values as factors of shareworthiness in Ice Bucket Challenge News Coverage. Digital Journalism.
Peer-reviewed academic conference paper presentations
Lough, K. & Hassan, S. (2018). The Pictures in our Pages: Intermedia visual agenda setting between the Associated Press and US newspapers. Abstract accepted for presentation at the 50 Years in Agenda Setting Research: Past and Future Perspectives Conference, Boulder, Colo.
Lough, K. (2018). Patriarchal Pits: The gendered experiences of female concert photographers. Paper accepted for presentation in the Feminist Studies Division at the International Communications Association 2018 conference, Prague.
* Top poster award
McIntyre, K., & Lough, K. (2018). Toward a clearer conceptualization and operationalization of solutions journalism. Paper accepted for presentation in the Journalism Studies Division at the International Communications Association 2018 conference, Prague.
Lough, K. & McIntyre, K. (2018). Journalists’ perceptions of solutions journalism and its place in the field. Paper presented at the International Symposium on Online Journalism 2018 Annual Conference, Austin, Texas.
Lough, K., Molyneux, L., & Holton, A. (2017). The Whole Picture: Journalistic identity practices in words and images on Twitter. Paper presented in the Newspapers and Online News Division at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication 2017 Annual Conference, Chicago.
McIntyre, K., Lough, K. & Manzanares, K. (2017). Solutions in the shadows: The effects of incongruent visual messaging in solutions journalism news stories Paper presented in the Visual Communication Division at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication 2017 Annual Conference, Chicago.
* First place, top faculty paper
Ng, Y. M. M., Lough, K., Shermak, J., & Johnson, T. (2017). Moments to Discover: A longitudinal panel analysis of media displacement/complementarity of social networking sites and traditional media. Paper presented in the Electronic News Division at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication 2017 Annual Conference, Chicago.
Lough, K. (2017). Intermedia Visual Agenda-Setting- Comparing wire service top photo distribution to what makes the front page. Paper presented in the Journalism Studies Division at the International Communications Association 2017 conference, San Diego, CA.
Kilgo, D., Lough, K., & Riedl, M. (2017). Ice, Ice Bucket: Message exposure of health campaigns driven by journalistic coverage and social media sharing. Paper presented at the International Communications Association 2017 conference, San Diego, CA.
Lough, K. (2017). InstaRock: How music festival attendees visually present their experience on Instagram. Poster presented at the ICA 2017 Visual Communication Young Scholars preconference.
Lough, K. (2017). A Gate in the Wall of Sound: Music photographers, access and the field. Paper presented in the Visual Communication Division at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Southeast Colloquium 2017 conference.
Lough, K. & McIntyre, K. (2016). Visualizing the Solution: An analysis of the images that accompany solutions-oriented news stories. Paper presented at the Constructed / Constructive Journalism international conference, Brussels, Belgium.
Bock, M., Lough, K., & Fadnis, D. (2016). “Her” photographer: The Roanoke Live Shot Murders and Visual Communication’s Place in the Newsroom. Paper presented in the Visual Communication Division at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Conference, Minneapolis, MN.
Lough, K. (2016). Reporting on more than the problem: A usage study of solutions journalism in American newspapers. Paper presented in the Newspapers and Online News Division at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Midwinter Conference, Norman, OK.
Lough, K. (2016). Uncreatively Common: The Use and Misuse of Copyrighted Images Online. Paper presented in the Visual Communication Division at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Midwinter Conference, Norman, OK.
Papers in Progress
Lough, K. (2018). Patriarchal Pits: The gendered experiences of female concert photographers. (Journal revision underway)
Ng, Y. M. M., Lough, K., Shermak, J., & Johnson, T. (2017). Moments to Discover: A longitudinal panel analysis of media displacement/complementarity of social networking sites and traditional media. (Journal revision underway)
McIntyre, K., & Lough, K. (2018). Toward a clearer conceptualization and operationalization of solutions journalism. (Journal revision underway)
TEACHING
Teaching Assistant, University of Texas at Austin, School of Journalism
J 331 D Intermediate Photographic Communications, undergraduate level,
Fall 2017, Spring 2018
Taught intermediate photojournalism to two lab sections and assisted in lecture sessions. Administered Canvas online learning management system pages for course. Demonstrated photographic techniques in conjunction with lectures. Oversaw semester-long photography assignment and grading.
J 302 Digital Storytelling Basics, undergraduate level, Spring 2016
Taught two lab sections introducing students to journalism. Administered Canvas online learning management system pages for course. Continued refinement of course structure (course first restructured in Fall 2015). Course is designed to offer a sampling of essential journalism basics in fundamentals and new technology.
COM 316 Photographic Communications, undergraduate level,
Fall 2015, Fall 2016, Spring 2017
Taught three lab sections introducing students to the concepts and skills of photography. Administered Canvas online learning management system pages for course. Demonstrated photographic techniques in conjunction with lectures. Oversaw weekly photography assignments and grading.
Adjunct Lecturer, Murray State University, Department of Journalism and Mass Communications
GCM 153 Electronic Imaging, undergraduate, Fall 2013 – Spring 2015
Taught lecture and lab sessions on graphic design including history of the press, best practices in print and text layout, vector creation using Adobe Illustrator, photo editing using Adobe Photoshop and basic design using Adobe InDesign. Revised and developed existing course content, assignments and tests. Administered Canvas online learning management system pages for course.
JMC 385 Digital Storytelling, undergraduate, Study Abroad (Italy, Greece), Summer 2014
Invited to create course and teach digital storytelling basics with emphasis on photography and video. Worked with students in classroom format during Spring sessions, then supervised additional learning and practical application during 18-day program abroad that culminated with a final project from each student.
JMC 396 Publication Design, undergraduate, Fall 2012
Invited to complete class after instructor of record took emergency medical leave in October. Taught newspaper page design and oversaw class project redesign proposal and presentation to an area newspaper (whose staff later implemented several recommendations).
Invited Presentations
Photography workshop, ORANGE Magazine, February 15, 2018
Presented 45-minute session on photographer ethics/behavior, composition tips and captioning guidelines to undergraduate photographers who work for the student publication.
Graduate Student Research Day, Population Health, University of Texas System, Summer 2017; Fall 2017
Presented recent work as part of a program highlighting the research work of graduate students within Population Health.
RTF 307 Media and Society, The University of Texas at Austin, Fall 2016
Spoke on organizational contexts and culture in the media newsroom to Adolfo Mora’s undergraduate radio/television/film class.
COMM 3330 Photojournalism, Mary Hardin-Baylor University, Belton, Texas, Fall 2016
Lectured on advancements of photography in the digital age to Danielle Kilgo’s undergraduate photography class.
New Graduate Student Orientation, Austin, Texas, Fall 2016; Fall 2017
Served as panel member and spoke to incoming masters and doctoral students in the School of Journalism at The University of Texas at Austin.
Voicebox Media, Austin, Texas, September 21, 2015
Presented photography basics and photojournalism techniques to collegiate interns.
University Communications, Murray State University, Murray, Ky., July 23, 2013
Presented photography basics and strategies useful for university employees who are in marketing roles within their departments.
Murray-Calloway County Chamber of Commerce, Murray, Ky., August 17, 2011
Invited to present on effective public relations and media relations strategies as part of an ongoing Small Business Seminar series hosted by the Chamber.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Freelance Photographer, December 2005 – present
Editorial and commercial photography work has appeared for The University of Texas, Murray State University, the Associated Press and NCAA and in the Austin American-Statesman, Lexington Herald-Leader, Louisville Courier-Journal and American Hunter Magazine among others.
Marketing Specialist, Murray-Calloway County Hospital, Murray, Ky., June 2011 – August 2015
Wrote press releases, designed daily internal newsletter, made photographs, promoted hospital services, employees and events internally and externally, created/administrated multiple social media accounts and trained others to manage them, monitored multiple media channels, maintained press clippings file, assisted in event planning, managed website, designed daily internal newsletter and served as liaison to third-party web design company.
Assistant Adviser/Interim Adviser, The Murray State News, Murray, Ky., October 2012 – May 2015
Advised collegiate student newspaper staff in writing, design, editing, advertising and photography. Attended weekly staff and editorial board meetings to provide critique and support. Offered advice during weekly production night. Mentored student editors and staff. Traveled with/chaperoned students to state convention. Filled in for current Adviser during medical leave period (October 2012 – May 2013).
Staff Photographer/Reporter, The Murray Ledger & Times, Murray, Ky., January 2009 – June 2011
Wrote feature, news and sports articles and weekly business column. Photographed news and sporting events. Maintained editorial side of website. Covered hospital and county school district board meetings regularly. Designed page layouts for front and inside pages, including weekly Business and Learning pages. Created copy and designed page layouts for special section inserts.
Sports stringer, The Murray Ledger & Times, Murray, Ky., October 2007 – January 2009, Fall 2012
Photographed local high school and collegiate sporting events, wrote game stories and tracked game statistics as needed on a part-time basis.
Sales Director, Hawkins Research, Inc., Murray, Ky., July 2007 – January 2009
Managed Sales department. Hired new Account Managers. Trained employees. Analyzed market trends. Developed short- and long-term sales plans. Researched and developed new prospects and markets. Continued Training Coordinator duties. Facilitated weekly Sales/Marketing meetings.
Training Coordinator, Hawkins Research, Inc., Murray, Ky., February 2006 – July 2007
Designed new and updated old promotional material including web and print advertisements and logos. Served in Marketing department. Wrote and designed monthly customer newsletter (dist. 1,500). Taught weekly on-line courses for PowerClaim software. Attended trade shows and other sales/training functions.
ACADEMIC SERVICE AND HONORS
Honors, awards, and grants
Jesse H. Jones Fellowship, Moody College of Communication, University of Texas at Austin, 2018
Graduate Student Professional Development Award, University of Texas at Austin, 2018
David Warren Scholarship, University of Texas at Austin, 2018
Dissertation Research Grant, University of Texas at Austin, 2018
Bruton Fellowship, Office of Graduate Studies, University of Texas at Austin, 2018
ICA Conference Registration Waiver, Feminist Scholarship Division, 2018
Travel Scholarship for Graduate Journalism program to Beijing, Shanghai and Xi’An, China-United States Exchange Foundation/University of Texas at Austin School of Journalism, 2017
CityU Summer School in Social Science Research full attendance scholarship, Hong Kong, 2017
Graduate School Decentralized Fellowship, University of Texas at Austin, 2017
Graduate School Tuition Gap Fellowship, University of Texas at Austin, 2017
International Communications Association Travel Grant, 2017
Will H. Mayes Scholarship, University of Texas at Austin, 2017
Texas Public Education Grant, University of Texas at Austin, 2016, 2017
Pic Wagner Fellowship, University of Texas at Austin, 2016
Decherd Research Assistantship, University of Texas at Austin, Summer 2016
Professional Development Award, Office of Graduate Studies, University of Texas at Austin, Summer 2016
School of Journalism Travel Grant, University of Texas at Austin, 2016, 2017
Graduate Recruitment Fellowship, University of Texas at Austin, 2015
Dean’s List, Murray State University, Spring 2004
Affiliations
News as Culture Research Group, University of Texas, 2015 – present
Digital Media Research Program, University of Texas, 2015 – present
International Communication Association, 2015 – present
Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, 2014 - present
Society of Professional Journalists, 2014 – present
National Press Photographers Association, 2014 – present
Reviewing
AEJMC Southeast Colloquium, 2017; 2018
AEJMC annual conference
Visual Communication Division, 2018
Newspapers and Online News Division, 2018
Graduate Student Interest Group, 2018
International Communication Association annual conference
Visual Communication Studies Division, 2018
Journalism Studies Division, 2018
Feminist Scholarship Division, 2018
Service
Screening Committee, Peabody Awards, 2017, 2018
Graduate Student Liaison, Visual Communication Division, Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, 2016 – present
Discussant, Graduate Student Interest Group, Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication 2017 annual conference, Chicago.
Moderator, Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Southeast Colloquium 2017 conference
Volunteer, International Communications Association 2017 conference, San Diego, CA.
Volunteer, Knight Center for Journalism in the Latin Americas at the University of Texas at Austin. International Symposium on Online Journalism conference, Austin, TX, 2016 & 2017
Membership Chair, Graduate Student Interest Group, Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, 2016 - 2017
Alternate Representative, Graduate Student Council, University of Texas at Austin, Fall 2015 – Spring 2017
Download a PDF of my CV HERE
EDUCATION
University of Texas at Austin, School of Journalism
Ph.D. candidate in Journalism
Expected graduation in May 2019
Murray State University, Journalism and Mass Communications Department
Master of Arts, Mass Communication
FINAL PROJECT: Using Time Lapse Photography as a Storytelling Device
Graduated in May 2013
Murray State University, Journalism and Mass Communications Department
Bachelor of Arts, Public Relations (Minor in Photography)
Graduated in December 2005
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
Assistant Instructor, University of Texas at Austin, School of Journalism, Fall 2018
Teaching Assistant, University of Texas at Austin, School of Journalism, Fall 2015- Spring 2018
Population Health Scholar, University of Texas System, Office of Health Affairs, Summer 2017- present
Research Assistant, University of Texas at Austin, School of Journalism, Summer 2017
Assist Mary Bock with visual communication research.
Research Assistant, University of Texas at Austin, School of Journalism, Summer 2016
Assist Renita Coleman with visual communication research.
Adjunct Lecturer, Murray State University, Fall 2012, Fall 2013 – Spring 2015
Assistant Adviser/Interim Adviser, The Murray State News, Murray State University, Fall 2012 – Spring 2015
RESEARCH
Peer-reviewed academic journal publications
Lough, K. & McIntyre, K. (Forthcoming). Visualizing the Solution: An analysis of the images that accompany solutions-oriented news stories. Journalism.
McIntyre, K., Lough, K. & Manzanares, K. (Forthcoming). Solutions in the shadows: The effects of incongruent visual messaging in solutions journalism news stories. Journalism and Mass Communication Quarterly.
Lough, K. & McIntyre, K. (2018). Journalists’ perceptions of solutions journalism and its place in the field. Research Journal of the International Symposium on Online Journalism.
Lough, K. (2018). Intermedia visual agenda setting- Comparing wire service top photo distribution to what makes the front page. The Agenda Setting Journal.
Lough, K. (2018). A Gate in the Wall of Sound: Music photographers, access and the field. Journalism Practice.
Lough, K., Molyneux, L., & Holton, A. (2017). A clearer picture: Journalistic identity practices in words and images on Twitter. Journalism Practice.
Bock, M., Lough, K., & Fadnis, D. (2017). “Her”photographer: The Roanoke Live Shot Murders and Visual Communication’s Place in the Newsroom. Visual Communication Quarterly.
Kilgo, D., Lough, K., & Riedl, M. (2017). Emotional appeals and news values as factors of shareworthiness in Ice Bucket Challenge News Coverage. Digital Journalism.
Peer-reviewed academic conference paper presentations
Lough, K. & Hassan, S. (2018). The Pictures in our Pages: Intermedia visual agenda setting between the Associated Press and US newspapers. Abstract accepted for presentation at the 50 Years in Agenda Setting Research: Past and Future Perspectives Conference, Boulder, Colo.
Lough, K. (2018). Patriarchal Pits: The gendered experiences of female concert photographers. Paper accepted for presentation in the Feminist Studies Division at the International Communications Association 2018 conference, Prague.
* Top poster award
McIntyre, K., & Lough, K. (2018). Toward a clearer conceptualization and operationalization of solutions journalism. Paper accepted for presentation in the Journalism Studies Division at the International Communications Association 2018 conference, Prague.
Lough, K. & McIntyre, K. (2018). Journalists’ perceptions of solutions journalism and its place in the field. Paper presented at the International Symposium on Online Journalism 2018 Annual Conference, Austin, Texas.
Lough, K., Molyneux, L., & Holton, A. (2017). The Whole Picture: Journalistic identity practices in words and images on Twitter. Paper presented in the Newspapers and Online News Division at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication 2017 Annual Conference, Chicago.
McIntyre, K., Lough, K. & Manzanares, K. (2017). Solutions in the shadows: The effects of incongruent visual messaging in solutions journalism news stories Paper presented in the Visual Communication Division at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication 2017 Annual Conference, Chicago.
* First place, top faculty paper
Ng, Y. M. M., Lough, K., Shermak, J., & Johnson, T. (2017). Moments to Discover: A longitudinal panel analysis of media displacement/complementarity of social networking sites and traditional media. Paper presented in the Electronic News Division at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication 2017 Annual Conference, Chicago.
Lough, K. (2017). Intermedia Visual Agenda-Setting- Comparing wire service top photo distribution to what makes the front page. Paper presented in the Journalism Studies Division at the International Communications Association 2017 conference, San Diego, CA.
Kilgo, D., Lough, K., & Riedl, M. (2017). Ice, Ice Bucket: Message exposure of health campaigns driven by journalistic coverage and social media sharing. Paper presented at the International Communications Association 2017 conference, San Diego, CA.
Lough, K. (2017). InstaRock: How music festival attendees visually present their experience on Instagram. Poster presented at the ICA 2017 Visual Communication Young Scholars preconference.
Lough, K. (2017). A Gate in the Wall of Sound: Music photographers, access and the field. Paper presented in the Visual Communication Division at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Southeast Colloquium 2017 conference.
Lough, K. & McIntyre, K. (2016). Visualizing the Solution: An analysis of the images that accompany solutions-oriented news stories. Paper presented at the Constructed / Constructive Journalism international conference, Brussels, Belgium.
Bock, M., Lough, K., & Fadnis, D. (2016). “Her” photographer: The Roanoke Live Shot Murders and Visual Communication’s Place in the Newsroom. Paper presented in the Visual Communication Division at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Conference, Minneapolis, MN.
Lough, K. (2016). Reporting on more than the problem: A usage study of solutions journalism in American newspapers. Paper presented in the Newspapers and Online News Division at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Midwinter Conference, Norman, OK.
Lough, K. (2016). Uncreatively Common: The Use and Misuse of Copyrighted Images Online. Paper presented in the Visual Communication Division at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Midwinter Conference, Norman, OK.
Papers in Progress
Lough, K. (2018). Patriarchal Pits: The gendered experiences of female concert photographers. (Journal revision underway)
Ng, Y. M. M., Lough, K., Shermak, J., & Johnson, T. (2017). Moments to Discover: A longitudinal panel analysis of media displacement/complementarity of social networking sites and traditional media. (Journal revision underway)
McIntyre, K., & Lough, K. (2018). Toward a clearer conceptualization and operationalization of solutions journalism. (Journal revision underway)
TEACHING
Teaching Assistant, University of Texas at Austin, School of Journalism
J 331 D Intermediate Photographic Communications, undergraduate level,
Fall 2017, Spring 2018
Taught intermediate photojournalism to two lab sections and assisted in lecture sessions. Administered Canvas online learning management system pages for course. Demonstrated photographic techniques in conjunction with lectures. Oversaw semester-long photography assignment and grading.
J 302 Digital Storytelling Basics, undergraduate level, Spring 2016
Taught two lab sections introducing students to journalism. Administered Canvas online learning management system pages for course. Continued refinement of course structure (course first restructured in Fall 2015). Course is designed to offer a sampling of essential journalism basics in fundamentals and new technology.
COM 316 Photographic Communications, undergraduate level,
Fall 2015, Fall 2016, Spring 2017
Taught three lab sections introducing students to the concepts and skills of photography. Administered Canvas online learning management system pages for course. Demonstrated photographic techniques in conjunction with lectures. Oversaw weekly photography assignments and grading.
Adjunct Lecturer, Murray State University, Department of Journalism and Mass Communications
GCM 153 Electronic Imaging, undergraduate, Fall 2013 – Spring 2015
Taught lecture and lab sessions on graphic design including history of the press, best practices in print and text layout, vector creation using Adobe Illustrator, photo editing using Adobe Photoshop and basic design using Adobe InDesign. Revised and developed existing course content, assignments and tests. Administered Canvas online learning management system pages for course.
JMC 385 Digital Storytelling, undergraduate, Study Abroad (Italy, Greece), Summer 2014
Invited to create course and teach digital storytelling basics with emphasis on photography and video. Worked with students in classroom format during Spring sessions, then supervised additional learning and practical application during 18-day program abroad that culminated with a final project from each student.
JMC 396 Publication Design, undergraduate, Fall 2012
Invited to complete class after instructor of record took emergency medical leave in October. Taught newspaper page design and oversaw class project redesign proposal and presentation to an area newspaper (whose staff later implemented several recommendations).
Invited Presentations
Photography workshop, ORANGE Magazine, February 15, 2018
Presented 45-minute session on photographer ethics/behavior, composition tips and captioning guidelines to undergraduate photographers who work for the student publication.
Graduate Student Research Day, Population Health, University of Texas System, Summer 2017; Fall 2017
Presented recent work as part of a program highlighting the research work of graduate students within Population Health.
RTF 307 Media and Society, The University of Texas at Austin, Fall 2016
Spoke on organizational contexts and culture in the media newsroom to Adolfo Mora’s undergraduate radio/television/film class.
COMM 3330 Photojournalism, Mary Hardin-Baylor University, Belton, Texas, Fall 2016
Lectured on advancements of photography in the digital age to Danielle Kilgo’s undergraduate photography class.
New Graduate Student Orientation, Austin, Texas, Fall 2016; Fall 2017
Served as panel member and spoke to incoming masters and doctoral students in the School of Journalism at The University of Texas at Austin.
Voicebox Media, Austin, Texas, September 21, 2015
Presented photography basics and photojournalism techniques to collegiate interns.
University Communications, Murray State University, Murray, Ky., July 23, 2013
Presented photography basics and strategies useful for university employees who are in marketing roles within their departments.
Murray-Calloway County Chamber of Commerce, Murray, Ky., August 17, 2011
Invited to present on effective public relations and media relations strategies as part of an ongoing Small Business Seminar series hosted by the Chamber.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Freelance Photographer, December 2005 – present
Editorial and commercial photography work has appeared for The University of Texas, Murray State University, the Associated Press and NCAA and in the Austin American-Statesman, Lexington Herald-Leader, Louisville Courier-Journal and American Hunter Magazine among others.
Marketing Specialist, Murray-Calloway County Hospital, Murray, Ky., June 2011 – August 2015
Wrote press releases, designed daily internal newsletter, made photographs, promoted hospital services, employees and events internally and externally, created/administrated multiple social media accounts and trained others to manage them, monitored multiple media channels, maintained press clippings file, assisted in event planning, managed website, designed daily internal newsletter and served as liaison to third-party web design company.
Assistant Adviser/Interim Adviser, The Murray State News, Murray, Ky., October 2012 – May 2015
Advised collegiate student newspaper staff in writing, design, editing, advertising and photography. Attended weekly staff and editorial board meetings to provide critique and support. Offered advice during weekly production night. Mentored student editors and staff. Traveled with/chaperoned students to state convention. Filled in for current Adviser during medical leave period (October 2012 – May 2013).
Staff Photographer/Reporter, The Murray Ledger & Times, Murray, Ky., January 2009 – June 2011
Wrote feature, news and sports articles and weekly business column. Photographed news and sporting events. Maintained editorial side of website. Covered hospital and county school district board meetings regularly. Designed page layouts for front and inside pages, including weekly Business and Learning pages. Created copy and designed page layouts for special section inserts.
Sports stringer, The Murray Ledger & Times, Murray, Ky., October 2007 – January 2009, Fall 2012
Photographed local high school and collegiate sporting events, wrote game stories and tracked game statistics as needed on a part-time basis.
Sales Director, Hawkins Research, Inc., Murray, Ky., July 2007 – January 2009
Managed Sales department. Hired new Account Managers. Trained employees. Analyzed market trends. Developed short- and long-term sales plans. Researched and developed new prospects and markets. Continued Training Coordinator duties. Facilitated weekly Sales/Marketing meetings.
Training Coordinator, Hawkins Research, Inc., Murray, Ky., February 2006 – July 2007
Designed new and updated old promotional material including web and print advertisements and logos. Served in Marketing department. Wrote and designed monthly customer newsletter (dist. 1,500). Taught weekly on-line courses for PowerClaim software. Attended trade shows and other sales/training functions.
ACADEMIC SERVICE AND HONORS
Honors, awards, and grants
Jesse H. Jones Fellowship, Moody College of Communication, University of Texas at Austin, 2018
Graduate Student Professional Development Award, University of Texas at Austin, 2018
David Warren Scholarship, University of Texas at Austin, 2018
Dissertation Research Grant, University of Texas at Austin, 2018
Bruton Fellowship, Office of Graduate Studies, University of Texas at Austin, 2018
ICA Conference Registration Waiver, Feminist Scholarship Division, 2018
Travel Scholarship for Graduate Journalism program to Beijing, Shanghai and Xi’An, China-United States Exchange Foundation/University of Texas at Austin School of Journalism, 2017
CityU Summer School in Social Science Research full attendance scholarship, Hong Kong, 2017
Graduate School Decentralized Fellowship, University of Texas at Austin, 2017
Graduate School Tuition Gap Fellowship, University of Texas at Austin, 2017
International Communications Association Travel Grant, 2017
Will H. Mayes Scholarship, University of Texas at Austin, 2017
Texas Public Education Grant, University of Texas at Austin, 2016, 2017
Pic Wagner Fellowship, University of Texas at Austin, 2016
Decherd Research Assistantship, University of Texas at Austin, Summer 2016
Professional Development Award, Office of Graduate Studies, University of Texas at Austin, Summer 2016
School of Journalism Travel Grant, University of Texas at Austin, 2016, 2017
Graduate Recruitment Fellowship, University of Texas at Austin, 2015
Dean’s List, Murray State University, Spring 2004
Affiliations
News as Culture Research Group, University of Texas, 2015 – present
Digital Media Research Program, University of Texas, 2015 – present
International Communication Association, 2015 – present
Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, 2014 - present
Society of Professional Journalists, 2014 – present
National Press Photographers Association, 2014 – present
Reviewing
AEJMC Southeast Colloquium, 2017; 2018
AEJMC annual conference
Visual Communication Division, 2018
Newspapers and Online News Division, 2018
Graduate Student Interest Group, 2018
International Communication Association annual conference
Visual Communication Studies Division, 2018
Journalism Studies Division, 2018
Feminist Scholarship Division, 2018
Service
Screening Committee, Peabody Awards, 2017, 2018
Graduate Student Liaison, Visual Communication Division, Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, 2016 – present
Discussant, Graduate Student Interest Group, Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication 2017 annual conference, Chicago.
Moderator, Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Southeast Colloquium 2017 conference
Volunteer, International Communications Association 2017 conference, San Diego, CA.
Volunteer, Knight Center for Journalism in the Latin Americas at the University of Texas at Austin. International Symposium on Online Journalism conference, Austin, TX, 2016 & 2017
Membership Chair, Graduate Student Interest Group, Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, 2016 - 2017
Alternate Representative, Graduate Student Council, University of Texas at Austin, Fall 2015 – Spring 2017
