Stan Jastrzebski

Stan Jastrzebski serves as both News Director at KBIA and Assistant Professor of Practice in the University of Missouri School of Journalism. His dual role bridges professional journalism practice with academic instruction, providing students with real-world industry insights while maintaining active professional engagement.

His professional experience includes serving as News Director at four NPR member stations, with contributions to major national programs including Morning Edition, All Things Considered, Marketplace, and the PBS NewsHour. Recent newscasts attributed to him date as recently as September 1, 2025, demonstrating his ongoing active involvement in journalism.

His research interests encompass:

• Journalism
• Broadcast Journalism
• News Reporting
• Media Studies
• Electronic News

Jastrzebski's scholarly work has been published in academic journals such as Journalism, Electronic News, and Journalism Practice, indicating his focus on both theoretical and practical aspects of contemporary journalism. His position as Professor of Practice specifically emphasizes the application of industry experience to academic instruction.