Rodmanned Nikpour

Rodmanned Nikpour is an Assistant Teaching Professor at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Arizona State University. A Phoenix native and ASU alum, he specializes in audio production, digital storytelling, and journalism technology. His career spans roles in public radio, including work at NPR affiliates like KJZZ, KUER, and KEXP, where he contributed to award-winning shows such as State Street and 50 Years of Hip-Hop. He also composes music to enhance storytelling.

• Education: Arizona State University (Alumnus)
• Administration: Oversee online course instruction for the Cronkite School.

Research/Teaching Focus: Audio production techniques, podcasting innovation, and integrating coding into journalism. Courses taught include Coding for Journalists, Podcasting & AudioStorytelling, and Special Topics in media production.

Awards: 2024 BEA 'Best of Festival' for long-form audio production excellence.

• Professional Work: Led program development, fund drives, and podcast launches across multiple stations. Collaborated on musical compositions to support narrative media.

Labs/Teams: Active in community radio networks and NPR affiliate collaborations, fostering innovative audio content creation.