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Dr. Chris A. Bacon serves as an Assistant Professor in the School of Journalism and Strategic Media at Middle Tennessee State University, specializing in sports media education and crisis communication strategies within athletic organizations. Previously, he was Executive Producer for KUJH-TV at the University of Kansas, where he established a sports communications concentration and earned multiple broadcast awards.
His academic credentials include a PhD from the University of Kansas (2017), an MS from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2008), and a BS from Murray State University (2001).
Research focuses on sports media pedagogy and image-repair tactics by athletes following high-profile incidents, informed by over a decade of professional television news and public relations experience. His scholarly work examines evolving industry challenges like resource constraints in local broadcast journalism.
Dr. Bacon's publications reveal sustained exploration of media practice dynamics, particularly workforce pressures in television news production and educational frameworks for sports communication.
Notable recognitions include:
- Hermes Creative Awards Gold Award for MTSU Volleyball (2021)
- Broadcast Education Association Best of Festival - Faculty Sports (2021)
- AVA Digital Awards Gold Award for The Sports Gig Podcast (2021)
- International Radio and Television Society Faculty/Industry Seminar Fellowship (2018)
- University of Kansas Honorable Mention for Graduate Teaching (2013)
- International Radio and Television Society Summer Fellowship (2000)
He actively contributes to industry discourse through hosting the Sports Gig Podcast and producing ESPN+ video content, though specific grant funding or student advisement details aren't documented in available sources. His creative work bridges academic research with professional sports media practice.
