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Dr. Karen Russell

Karen Russell

Dr. Karen Russell, Mass Communication Advisor

Office: Performing Arts Room 119A

(615) 963-1546 krussel4@tnstate.edu

M.S.M.C. Arkansas State University

B.S. Arkansas State University

Academic career: She began her teaching career in 2009 at Volunteer State Community College in Gallatin, TN. She has been at Tennessee State University since 2010. Her specialties are in the fields of live event broadcasting, news/entertainment programming, commercial production and broadcast writing.

Professional career: She has worked in television for 12 years, as a TV editor/producer in beginning in Jonesboro, AR and most recently at the FOX affiliate in Nashville. She has also worked as a freelance producer with Trinity Broadcasting Network and StorySource Media.

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