Dr. Jeremy Shermak is a journalism professor at Cuesta College and a lecturer in the Journalism Department at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. He holds a Ph.D. in Journalism from The University of Texas at Austin, a Master of Arts in Journalism from the University of Missouri, and a Master of Arts in Writing from DePaul University. Before entering academia, he worked as a professional journalist and has continued to integrate reporting into his teaching across courses in multimedia journalism, media ethics, and mass communication. His research and professional work focus on digital journalism, social media, and the evolving role of news in public life. He also produces independent media content, including the “MediaMak” podcast series.
SHOW NOTES:
Cuesta College
The Cuestonian
MediaMak podcast [Apple Podcasts]
Circulating Ideas 