Erin Pickens

About

An experienced, Emmy award-winning television news anchor who has worked for 24 years in small, medium, and large markets who is also in the eighth year as an instructor of mass communication on the collegiate level. Responsible for developing course materials, developing syllabi, lecturing, advising, offering a real-life media perspective to students, and connecting them with mentors and jobs in the media industry. Also responsible for advising mass communication students each semester on course selection and matriculation. A leader in the newsroom and the classroom who has been recognized by community organizations for being a role model. Known for being a problem-solver as well as a logical and logistical thinker. o Comfortable speaking in front of small and large audiences o Numerous stories published and presented for local media outlets o Proficient in social media for mass communication use and research