Kim Spencer

Kim Spencer is an Instructor and Internship Coordinator in the Department of Journalism & Media Communication at Colorado State University (CSU), located in Fort Collins, Colorado. She holds an M.A. in English from the University of Northern Colorado and a B.A. in Journalism from the same institution. Her professional background includes roles as a daily newspaper reporter, features writer, section editor, city editor, and company magazine editor.

• Education: M.A. English (UNC), B.A. Journalism (UNC)

Her teaching focuses on media writing, copy editing, and foundational communication principles. Courses she instructs include JTC 210 (Media Writing) and JTC 310 (Copy Editing), emphasizing AP style, ethical/legal considerations, and multimedia storytelling. She also oversees internship coordination, bridging academic and professional journalism experiences.

Kim’s expertise spans reporting, editing, and design, with a specialization in strengthening written and visual communication skills for diverse media platforms. She maintains office hours in Clark Bldg. C226 and can be reached via email for academic advising or career guidance.