Judd Cribbs

Judd Cribbs is an Assistant Professor of Journalism and Program Coordinator for the Journalism BA program in the Department of Communication & Philosophy at Florida Gulf coast University. He holds a Master of Arts degree from Miami University, Oxford, OH. A veteran journalist with 25 years of experience in radio, newspaper, and television news, Cribbs has worked at prominent organizations including WLWT-TV (Cincinnati Emmy Award winner in 1994), Cincinnati Enquirer, and WINK-TV (Florida).

His teaching and research focus on news literacy, media law/ethics, and broadcast journalism. He pioneered early digital journalism as a 'teletext' producer in the 1980s, demonstrating expertise in evolving media technologies. Cribbs transitioned from full-time journalism to academia in 1998 after relocating to Florida.

• Key Professional Milestones: Emmy Award for television news
• Media Experience: Radio (unspecified stations), Cincinnati Enquirer, WLWT-TV, WINK-TV
• Academic Role: Combines teaching with program coordination responsibilities

His career bridges traditional and digital media eras, offering students practical insights from decades of industry experience.