Keren Henderson

Keren Henderson is an Associate Professor at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Syracuse University. She holds a PhD in mass communication from Louisiana State University (LSU), following a master’s degree in the same field. Her career spans local TV news production, video editing, and journalism.

Research Focus: Henderson specializes in American newsroom culture and the interplay between business strategies and journalistic practices. She co-leads the annual RTDNA/Newhouse School newsroom survey with Bob Papper, analyzing industry trends. Her work bridges theoretical media studies with practical industry insights.

Teaching: She instructs undergraduate courses in broadcast and digital journalism, alongside graduate communications modules. Her pedagogical approach emphasizes storytelling innovation in evolving media landscapes.

Professional background includes roles as a production assistant for Zoo Diaries and celebrity wedding videographer, experiences that inform her emphasis on technical and creative storytelling skills.