Annie Rice

Annie Rice serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Journalism & Creative Media Industries within the College of Media & Communication at Texas Tech University, specializing in multimedia production and photography instruction. Her expertise stems from extensive professional experience at major media organizations including USA Today, The Associated Press, ESPN, Texas Tribune, CNN, Reuters, and The Athletic.

Educational Background:

• Undergraduate and Master's degrees in Photojournalism and Visual Editing from the University of Missouri

Research focuses on critical analysis of news narratives with particular emphasis:

• Characterization of missing women in United States news coverage
• Documentary storytelling techniques for marginalized communities
• Visual editing practices in contemporary journalism
• Social impact of photographic representation in crisis reporting

Professional Highlights:

• Conducted original research on missing persons coverage patterns
• Produced micro-documentary about families with missing loved ones in Missouri
• Served as staff photojournalist for Lubbock Avalanche-Journal and Corpus Christi Caller Times
• Received "Fact Finder" award in early education (foreshadowing journalism career)