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Jessica Cain is an Adjunct Professor in the Broadcast and Digital Journalism department at Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, where she teaches audio and digital news writing, reporting, and producing. Concurrently, she serves as a reporter for NPR affiliate WRVO, specializing in political and community-centered stories. Her professional background spans nearly two decades in television journalism, including roles as an anchor, reporter, and package producer for major networks like Fox News and local stations including NewsChannel 9.
Her academic foundation includes a B.A. (2006) from Syracuse University with a dual major in Broadcast Journalism and Political Science.
Cain's research and professional interests focus on innovative storytelling methods and journalistic pedagogy. Her expertise encompasses audio journalism techniques, digital news production workflows, political reporting frameworks, community-engaged journalism, and multimedia content creation. She maintains a strong commitment to elevating underrepresented voices in media and developing pedagogical strategies for emerging journalists.
Her journalistic contributions have been recognized through several prestigious honors:
- New York State Broadcaster’s Association Award
- Syracuse Press Club Award
She actively mentors emerging journalists through conference presentations at College Media Association events, focusing on career preparation and skill development for the news industry. Her professional network includes collaborations with media organizations across New York State.
