Rachel Kane

Rachel Kane is a Professor of Practice in the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University, serving as a faculty member since 2023. She specializes in digital content creation, journalism, and crisis PR strategies, emphasizing innovative and inclusive approaches to media production.

Her education includes a B.S. in Digital Audiences from Arizona State University. Prior to academia, she held senior roles at Paramount, Warner Bros., CBS Interactive, and the Los Angeles Times, with expertise in entertainment content development and PR campaigns for Academy Award-winning films. She also consults for organizations like Niantic (Pokémon GO) and SAG-AFTRA.

Her research interests focus on sustainability, animal welfare, and food inequality, alongside storytelling across mediums. She teaches courses such as LA Content Creation Studio and Media Project Management, emphasizing practical industry skills.