Kim Stephens

Kim Stephens is an adjunct professor in the Department of Media, Communications and Journalism at California State University, Fresno. She holds an M.S. in Broadcast Management from the University of Tennessee and a B.A. in Telecommunications from California State University, Chico. With 33 years of broadcast news experience, she anchors the live morning show Great Day at KMPH-TV in Fresno. Her professional accolades include Emmy and Edward R. Murrow awards, and she was inducted into the Silver Circle for distinguished service in Northern California television.

• Education:
• M.S., Broadcast Management, University of Tennessee, Knoxville (1997)
• B.A., Telecommunications, California State University, Chico (1988)

Her research focuses on modern broadcast practices in the digital age, emphasizing ethical journalism, live reporting, and multimedia production. She co-authored Broadcast News in the Digital Age (2022), a practical guide for students and professionals. Stephens has served on the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences board and volunteers extensively for charitable telethons, including MDA and Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Teaching specialties include broadcast news writing, media performance, and digital producing. She mentors students on building social media brands and navigating careers in TV journalism.