Role and Company

Assistant Professor , The University of Texas

Expertise

30 years experience in arts & entertainment

Location

Austin , TX

About Mary

I am a journalism professor at the University of Texas at Austin with more than 20 years' experience in the news business -- primarily in TV news. I left broadcasting for a PhD at the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania in 2003. I teach journalism and I do research with the goal of helping photojournalists do their jobs better. I think of myself as a hybrid -- doing theory-based research, but with my feet on the ground of experience. Many of the photographers I worked with in TV are veterans, and the few vets I've had in classes since getting my PhD are terrific students.

Mary's Recent Answers

10 years ago

14 year multi service, multi job...confused

Are there sky-jumping companies in your area? You could work with people who jump for fun -- and photography is...

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10 years ago

Getting a website built?

Hi Ryan - It's pretty easy to do it yourself these days with WordPress or Wix -- depending on what...

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9 years ago

How can I make the right entrance into media?

Hi Joseph - One of the best ways to break into journalism these days is to become a specialist on...

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9 years ago

Just moved to Austin, TX - looking for employment assistance

Hi Raymond -- all the advice so far is on target. If you're new to town, you can also subscribe...

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8 years ago

Can anyone assist me with paperwork (letters of intent, purchase orders, etc.)?

Hello Alejandro - I agree with John -- we need a little more information. Are you working from templates from...

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