Jim Spencer

Jim Spencer is a Lecturer at the School of Journalism and Media and a media/technology entrepreneur with leadership experience at digital media companies. He founded Newsy, an online video news service acquired by E.W. Scripps Company. Previously, he served as VP of Answers at Ask Jeeves developing search query technologies, GM of News and Information Programming at AOL (overseeing News, Sports, Health and International content), and executive director of strategic partnerships for NBC. His industry experience includes positions at Microsoft and Multimedia, Inc. (acquired by Gannett/TEGNA).

He holds a bachelor's degree in film from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and a master's degree from the Missouri School of Journalism. His teaching and professional focus bridges media production, digital innovation, and entrepreneurial strategy in journalism.