Personal profile

About

Jonathan is a full-time instructor in the School of Communication & Journalism with nearly a decade of experience in the broadcast industry. He has held several positions in media production and journalism, including news director, reporter, deejay, production engineer, and audio producer.

Jonathan continues his work in the media production field in his spare time, operating a verified YouTube channel with around 150,000 subscribers. He has also competed in e-sports, including placing 2nd in an official Twitch Rivals tournament. Similarly, Jonathan has created sponsored video content for several major video game developers and publishers, including EA, Ubisoft, NVIDIA, and Wargaming.net. 

Contact Information

Office: 1741 - Buzzard Hall
Phone: 6185816003
Office hours: Monday. 10:00-11:00 a.m. and Tuesday/Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to noon

Education/Academic qualification

Communication Studies, M.A., Eastern Illinois University

… → 2013

B.A., Eastern Illinois University

… → 2008

Research Interests

  • New Media
  • Remediation
  • Video Games
  • Social Influencer Marketing
  • Documentary Filmmaking

Disciplines

  • Communication