Russell Jones will join the University of the Ozarks faculty beginning the Fall 2023 Semester as an instructor of broadcast/video/multi-media storytelling.
Jones has almost 20 years of experience working in multimedia, including television, magazines and newspapers. His wife, Dr. Macy Jones, is an assistant professor of theatre and communication studies at Ozarks.
“I had the pleasure to be a guest lecturer at the University of the Ozarks back in 2016, and the students I met impressed me with their curiosity and passion,” Jones said, “After my wife joined the faculty and I learned more about the University, I knew it was a place I could call home. I am excited to help Ozarks’ students realize their dreams in the media, whatever form they may take.”
A native of Dover, Ark., Jones earned a degree in communications from Arkansas Tech University while serving as the sports editor for the Dover Times and working on the family farm.
After graduating from Tech, he was a producer, reporter and anchor for KFSM, Channel 5 in Fort Smith, Ark., before going on to work for WBRZ News2 in Baton Rouge, La. He has also served as a writer and managing editor of VideoGameWriters.com and as an assistant editor for Dig Magazine in Baton Rouge.
“Opportunities in media are not as simple as they once were; my career followed trends with digital content, going beyond traditional TV reporting to include podcasting, freelance writing, online publications, streaming, and other emerging areas,” Jones said. “Even finding a job in the media today can mean creating your own digital brand first as a resume. My experience and network in emerging as well as traditional media will provide clarity, context, and confidence for Ozarks students to step out into this changing landscape.”
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