October 10, 2007
Posted by Jen Reeves
About
When I was younger, I loved to be outdoors. I still do, but I don’t get to spend the amount of time that I like. My love of the outdoors translates into the way I work and use social media in my job. I believe in organic, real communities and engagement. I’ve learned how through years of experimenting and communicating with social tools and my energy in a television newsroom. In the last six years, I’ve moved from traditional journalist to non-traditional thinker about journalism and education. This blog is a place where I hope to share my thoughts, ideas and hopes. I’m currently the Interactive Director at KOMU-TV and komu.com. At the same time, I’m an associate professor at the Missouri School of Journalism and was a part of the inaugural class of Reynolds Journalism Institute fellows (2008-09). It’s an amazing and exhausting combination. I have a chance to help build future journalists and I have a chance to play with new and useful technology. In the middle of it all, I’m looking at ways newsrooms and classrooms communicate with students, viewers and employees. I love engaging in my communities – near and far. I have a Master’s in Management and I’m pretty obsessed with workflow and newsroom communication. I see how those workflows and communication skills are INCREDIBLY useful in a classroom setting. My comments, rants, raves and ideas have everything to do with me and do not represent the views of KOMU-TV, KOMU.com, Reynolds Journalism Institute or the Missouri School of Journalism. You can also visit my mom advocacy world by visiting Born Just Right.
If you would like to contact Jen to ask a question, book a speech or a training session, here are a few ways to chat:
Twitter: @jenleereeves
Email: jenleereeves [at] gmail [dot] com
Gtalk: jenleereeves
Jen is available to speak on a number of topics. They include:
Journalism
Bringing social media into your newsroom workflow
Coordinating online with on air content
Setting up a professional personal brand
Setting up and expanding your news brand
Extending community conversations online and in person
Non-profits
Using technology to spread your message
How to help your community connect online
Developing your message in social media
Special Needs Advocacy
How technology can help families connect with each other
Learning advocacy by trusting your gut
