Jennifer Bailey Woodard

Dr. Jennifer Bailey Woodard serves as a Professor in the School of Journalism and Strategic Media at Middle Tennessee State University. She holds academic appointments across multiple programs including Media and Communication (M.S.), Women's and Gender Studies, and Digital Media (M.S.).

Her educational background includes:

• PhD in Mass Communication, Indiana University (2003)
• MA in Mass Communication, University of Georgia (1993)
• BS in Journalism, Middle Tennessee State University (1991)

Dr. Woodard specializes in converged journalism and media representations with particular expertise in gender, race, and diversity issues. Her research examines the intersection of technology and journalism while emphasizing the importance of diversified newsrooms. She teaches courses on convergence, digital writing, podcasting, audio journalism, women in media, and race/class/gender dynamics.

As an active scholar, her work has appeared in leading journals including Journalism & Mass Communication Educator, Journal of Black Studies, Journal of Communication, and The Communicator, reflecting her contributions to understanding media representation and journalism education.

Professional leadership includes significant service with the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication where she chaired the Minorities and Communication division and served on multiple committees, alongside membership in the Broadcast Education Association.