About
Joe Higgins is an Adjunct Professor at Ohio University's E.W. Scripps School of Journalism within the Scripps College of Communication. He also teaches journalism at Tri-County Career Center and High School. His expertise spans editing, online/print reporting, sports writing, talent development, podcasting, audio production, feature writing, and public relations. Higgins holds degrees in Broadcast Engineering and Production, and Writing Informed by Science from Hocking College and Ohio University.
His career includes roles at The Athens Messenger (14 years), Ohio University, the Athens County Prosecutor’s Office, WAIS/WSEO Radio, and as a sports reporter, editor, and radio host. He emphasizes practical skills like marketing, public speaking, and coaching alongside his teaching.
Higgins' research interests focus on modern journalism practices, including multimedia storytelling, sports journalism, and leveraging technology in news production. His career trajectory highlights interdisciplinary work across newsrooms, education, and community engagement.
No academic awards or funded grants were explicitly mentioned in the provided text. His professional contributions include play-by-play commentary, sports color commentary, and teaching initiatives aimed at skill development in journalism students.
