Jim Osman

Jim Osman is a Professor of Practice in Broadcast and Digital Journalism at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Syracuse University. He is an 18-time Emmy-winning investigative and political journalist with extensive experience as a Washington bureau chief for major television networks. His career spans roles at KNXV-TV in Phoenix, KYW-TV in Philadelphia, Scripps Television, and Media General Television/Nexstar Media.

Education: Alumnus of the Newhouse School with an undergraduate degree in Broadcast Journalism.

Research Interests: Focuses on investigative journalism, political reporting, and broadcast news practices. His Emmy-winning work highlights investigative reporting and live/on-camera reporting excellence.

Awards: Notable accolades include multiple regional and national Emmys for investigative reporting and on-air performance.

Leadership: Founded Scripps' national broadcast investigative unit (2012) and led Media General/Nexstar's Washington bureau (2015), managing a team of journalists covering Capitol Hill.

Professional Affiliations: Member of NLGJA (LGBTQ journalists) and Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE).