Summary
Jim Scripps is a lecturer in journalism, teaching writing, production, media history and theory in mass media. Previous to the University of ÁùºÏ±¦µä, Reno’s acquisition of Sierra ÁùºÏ±¦µä University, he served as faculty director of SNU’s journalism program and faculty advisor to SNU’s campus newspaper. In his early career, Scripps worked in newspaper and digital journalism as a beat reporter covering crime and justice, business, technology and the auto industry, and in newsroom management as an editor and executive editor at community newspapers before transitioning to marketing and public relations leadership roles in the non-profit sector. He works as an occasional contributor to various magazines, covering topics including the environment, land use and recreation.
Courses taught
- JOUR 107: Media Writing
- JOUR 307: Multimedia Reporting and Writing
- JOUR 416: Practicum in Journalism
Selected Service
- Director, Reynolds School of Journalism Writing Center
Education
- B.A. Journalism and Communications, University of Oregon
- M.A. Media Studies, University of ÁùºÏ±¦µä, Reno