J. Chalise Macklin

Dr. J. Chalise Macklin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Journalism and Strategic Media at the University of Memphis. She joined the faculty in 2022 after completing her Ph.D. at the University of Alabama. Her research focuses on diversity and inclusivity in newsrooms, cultural influences on media messaging, and risk communication strategies. She teaches undergraduate and graduate-level journalism courses, including broadcast journalism.

Education:

• Ph.D., Communication and Information Sciences (Journalism, Communication & Culture, Risk Communication), University of Alabama
• M.A., Communication Studies, Arkansas State University
• B.A., Journalism (Broadcast Emphasis), University of Memphis

Research interests emphasize reducing public risks through media messages and improving diversity in media coverage. Dr. Macklin has published in Public Relations Inquiry and actively engages with professional organizations such as the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC), and Broadcast Education Association (BEA).

Professional background includes roles as a digital/print news reporter, broadcast news producer, and freelance magazine writer for outlets like Inside Memphis Business, Black Enterprise, and The Grio. She also served as a camera operator at WREG News Channel 3 (CBS affiliate) during her undergraduate years.