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Janet Kolodzy is Professor of Journalism at Emerson College, where she has taught since 1998 following a 20+ year career in broadcast and print journalism including senior roles at CNN International and the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Her expertise centers on the technological transformation of news media through convergence and multimedia practices.
Her academic background includes:
- Bachelor of Science in Journalism, Medill School of Journalism, Northwestern University
- Master of Science in Journalism, Medill School of Journalism, Northwestern University
Kolodzy's research investigates journalism ethics in digital environments, new media workflows, and cross-platform storytelling methodologies. She pioneered academic discourse on convergence journalism through 12 years of conference leadership at South Carolina's 'Convergence and Society' events and presentations at Broadcast Education Association conventions.
Her publications reveal a consistent trajectory toward integrated media production, evolving from foundational broadcast writing techniques to comprehensive frameworks for multi-platform news ecosystems. These works emphasize practical adaptation of journalistic principles across emerging technologies.
Key honors include:
- University of Michigan Journalism Fellowship (1990-91) for Eastern European studies
- Mellon Foundation scholar-in-residence at Rhodes University (2014)
As department chair (2006-2009, 2017-2023), she co-founded Emerson's High School Summer Institute in Journalism and presented at international forums including Highway Africa. Her leadership bridges professional journalism standards with academic innovation in media education.
