Jill Olmsted

PROF at AMERICAN UNIVERSITY

📍 Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Jill Olmsted is a Professor at American Universitys School of Communication, specializing in broadcast journalism, podcasting, and mobile journalism. A former director of the journalism division, she holds leadership roles in national journalism organizations. She earned her M. A. from the University of Minnesota.

Outside of her academic career, Jill holds a deep respect for military service and tradition. She is moved by commemorative events that honor veterans, drawing a personal connection from her own familys history with her fathers service and burial in a military cemetery.

In 2024, she received the Distinguished Education Service Award from the Broadcast Education Association, a top honor for media educators.

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Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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Journalism Education

A long-time professor and recipient of a distinguished education service award, highlighting her commitment to training the next generation of journalists.

Broadcast Journalism

Her primary area of expertise and teaching. She has served as chair of the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA).

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PROF

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY

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American University

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