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Rebecca Edwards
478.934.3108
Senior Lecturer of New Media and Communication
| Office Hours: | Monday Night - ONLINE 6pm-9pm Wednesday - Macon campus 12:30pm-3:30pm Thursday morning - ONLINE 10am-12pm |
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| Teaching and Research Interests: | Media Production Sport Media Sport, body and culture Film |
| Courses: | NMAC4455 - Editing NMAC2145 Introduction to Media Production NMAC4470 - Editing Internship NMAC4472 - Sports Internship NMAC3600 - Digital Storytelling IDS4080 - Sport, Media and Culture |
| Education: (All institutions attended and degrees or credentials earned) | B.S. Communication, Macon State College M.S. Media & Communication, Florida State University |
| CV: | Professional Summary Experienced Senior Lecturer and media professional with over 30 years in the entertainment industry, bringing a deep understanding of television and film production from hands-on experience in roles ranging from Production Assistant to Producer. Adept at managing creative teams, coordinating logistics, and mentoring emerging talent. Passionate about bridging academic knowledge with industry practice to inspire and prepare the next generation of media professionals. Professional Experience Senior Lecturer of Media Production and Communication Faculty Athletic Representative Middle Georgia State University – Cochran & Macon, GA August 2014 – Present - Teach undergraduate courses in media production and communication (human communication, mass communication, public speaking) - Develop and deliver curriculum in areas such as digital media, TV/News/Sports broadcasting, and interpersonal communication - Advise students on academic and career development within the media field - Serve on departmental and university committees - Foster a learning environment that connects professional industry experience with academic theory *Adjunct Professor – Florida State University – Tallahassee, FL August 2011-July 2014 -Taught RTV/broadcasting classes in Production and Post-Production, Editing, Avid and Premiere Pro - Introduction to Public Speaking Producer – Documentary Film Project “The Naming Quit” with artist Wini McQueen 2023 – 2024 - Currently producing a documentary exploring the work and legacy of textile artist Wini McQueen - Oversee all phases of production including research, development, budgeting, and scheduling - Coordinate interviews, location scouting, and collaboration with artists, historians, and production crew - Integrate narrative storytelling with historical and cultural context to highlight themes of identity and memory Producer / Line/Field Producer / Segment Production/ Production Accountant / Production Coordinator / Talent Assistant / Production Assistant Entertainment Industry – Various Projects and Companies 1992 – 2018 - Built a dynamic 30-year career in television and film production, advancing from Production Assistant to Producer - Collaborated with leading studios and networks including CNN, MGM, RSA America, Entertainment Partners, Sony, Universal, 20th Century Fox, Bochco Productions, Warner Brothers, Universal Studios, Walt Disney Feature Films Division, and Fox Sports |
| Professional Experience: | Professional Summary Experienced Senior Lecturer and media professional with over 30 years in the entertainment industry, bringing a deep understanding of television and film production from hands-on experience in roles ranging from Production Assistant to Producer. Adept at managing creative teams, coordinating logistics, and mentoring emerging talent. Passionate about bridging academic knowledge with industry practice to inspire and prepare the next generation of media professionals. Professional Experience Senior Lecturer of Media Production and Communication NCAA Faculty Athletic Representative Middle Georgia State University – Cochran & Macon, GA August 2014 – Present - Teach undergraduate courses in media production and communication (human communication, mass communication, public speaking) - Develop and deliver curriculum in areas such as digital media, TV/News/Sports broadcasting, and interpersonal communication - Advise students on academic and career development within the media field - Serve on departmental and university committees - Foster a learning environment that connects professional industry experience with academic theory *Adjunct Professor – Florida State University – Tallahassee, FL August 2011-July 2014 -Taught RTV/broadcasting classes in Production and Post-Production, Editing, Avid and Premiere Pro - Introduction to Public Speaking Producer – Documentary Film Project “The Naming Quit” with artist Wini McQueen 2023 – 2024 - Currently producing a documentary exploring the work and legacy of textile artist Wini McQueen - Oversee all phases of production including research, development, budgeting, and scheduling - Coordinate interviews, location scouting, and collaboration with artists, historians, and production crew - Integrate narrative storytelling with historical and cultural context to highlight themes of identity and memory Producer / Line/Field Producer / Segment Production/ Production Accountant / Production Coordinator / Talent Assistant / Production Assistant Entertainment Industry – Various Projects and Companies 1992 – 2018 -30-year career in television and film production, advancing from Production Assistant to Producer - Collaborated with leading studios and networks including CNN, MGM, RSA America, Entertainment Partners, Sony, Universal, 20th Century Fox, Bochco Productions, Warner Brothers, RSA America, Universal Studios, Walt Disney Feature Films Division, and Fox Sports |
| Publications and Scholarships: (Last 5 Years) | Presentations & Conferences - Panelist, “Women in Film” Discussion – Full Frame Film Festival, Raleigh, NC, April 2024 - Paper Presentation, “Old Dogs and New Tricks: Infusing New Media into American Government Courses” – Midwest Political Science Association Conference, Chicago, IL, April 2019 - Panel Presentation, “Social Projects Open Conversations to Civil Discussion” – Georgia Communication Association Conference, February 2019 - Panel Presentation, “An Innovative Approach to Tackling Tough Social Issues in the Classroom” – Georgia Communication Association, Macon, GA, February 2017 - Panel Discussion, “Diversity in the Classroom” – Georgia Communication Association, Statesboro, GA, February 2015 - Participant, LEAP Initiative – “Critical Thinking and Analysis Skills in Media Courses,” 2017 & 2018 - Participant, CORE Teaching Mentor Program with Dr. Matthews, 2017 & 2018 |
| Professional Affiliations: | Women in Film Georgia Production Partnership IATSE |
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