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Associate Professor
Mass Media
Published Peer-Reviewed Articles:
Smith, C., & Miller, K. J. (Forthcoming). State of mental health among rural, weekly newspaper journalists. To be published in Grassroots Editor.
Smith, C., & Miller, K. J. (Forthcoming). COVID-19 and the “Golden Era”: Turning the page on rural, weekly newspaper production. To be published in the Newspaper Research Journal.
Miller, K. J., Fox, K., & Dowling, D. (2022). From Black Lives Matter to COVID-19: Daily news podcasts and the reinvention of audio reporting. Radio Journal: International Studies in Broadcast & Audio Media, 20(2), 131-152.
Joyce, T. A., Lubbers, C. A., & Miller, K. J. (2022). Love is in the APP: GEN-Z use and perception of dating apps. Quarterly Review of Business Disciplines, 9(1), 33-48.
Lubbers, C. A., Miller, K. J., & O’Malley, M. (2020). Game-day experience and other factors influencing student attendance at Division I football games. Quarterly Review of Business Disciplines, 7(2), 85-104.
Fox, K., Dowling, D., & Miller, K. J. (2020). A curriculum for blackness: Podcasts as discursive cultural guides, 2010-2020. Journal of Radio and Audio Media, 1-21. doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/19376529.2020.1801687. (Co-Recipient, Outstanding Journal of Radio and Audio Media Article Award, 2021 Virtual Broadcast Education Association Annual Convention, Las Vegas, NV)
Dowling, D., & Miller, K. J. (2019). Immersive audio storytelling: Podcasting and serial documentary in the digital publishing industry. Journal of Radio and Audio Media, 26(1). 167-184. doi: 10.1080.19376529.2018.1509218. (Outstanding Journal of Radio and Audio Media Article Award, 2020 Broadcast Education Association Annual Convention, Las Vegas, NV).
Miller, K. J., & Prentice, C. (2014). A vital educational resource? A coorientation analysis of the perceptions of college radio in a Midwestern state. College Media Review Research Annual, 51 (scholarly division). 79-93.
Published Open Articles:
Miller, K. (Forthcoming). Digital Storytelling: Personal narrative podcasts and podcasting
production. To be published in B. N. Frisby & R. Kaufmann (Eds.), Teaching Communication Series: Pedagogical Resources.
Miller, K. J., & Lubbers, C. A. (2014, April). I’ve graduated…now what? An outlook of employment opportunities in the mass communication industry. College Media Review, popular/open division.
Conference Research Presentations:
Smith, C., & Miller, K. J. (2023, June). Let’s talk about it: Rural weekly newspaper publishers and mental health. Paper presented at the International Society of Weekly Newspaper Editors Annual Convention, Reno, NV. (Winner, ISWNE/Huck Boyd Competition)
Miller, K. J., & Smith, C. (2023, April). COVID-19’s impact(s) on U.S. local, rural commercial radio’s role as cultural geographer. Presented at the Broadcast Education Association Annual Convention, Las Vegas, NV.
Wilson, K., & Miller, K. J. (2023, April). Traumatic injury and communication via news media: An exploration of high school and collegiate safety measures and journalistic reporting regarding concussions, TBI, and CTE. Presented at the Broadcast Education Association Annual Convention, Las Vegas, NV.
Smith, C., & Miller, K. J. (2022, August). COVID-19 and the “Golden Era”: Turning the page on rural weekly newspaper production. Presented at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Conference, Detroit, MI. (Top Paper Award, Community Journalism Interest Group)
Miller, K. J., Fox, K., & Dowling, D. O. (2021, April). From COVID to Black Lives Matter: Daily news podcasts and the reinvention of audio reporting. Presented at the Broadcast Education Association Virtual Convention. (Co-First Place, Open Category, Radio & Audio Media Division Top Paper Presentations)
Bergland, R. P., Miller, K. J., & Kirt, A. (2020, August). College radio station use of social media. Presented at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Virtual Conference.
Loof, T., Miller, K. J., Martin, C., Northagen, P., Bankers, E., & Berke, C. K. (2020, April). Exploring audio-specific message sensation value in workplace safety PSAs. Presented at the Broadcast Education Association Virtual Vegas Convention.
Miller, K. J., & Daggs, J. (2020, April). Framing the silence: Mainstream sports media’s coverage of Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics, and Michigan State. Presented at the Broadcast Education Association Virtual Vegas Convention.
Fox, K., Dowling, D., & Miller, K. J. (2019, April). A curriculum for blackness: Podcasts as discursive cultural guides. Presented at the Broadcast Education Association Annual Convention, Las Vegas, NV. (First Place, Debut category, Multicultural Studies Division Top Paper Presentations; Diversity & Inclusion Research Award)
Dowling, D., & Miller, K. J. (2018, April). Audio immersion: Podcasting and the rise of serial documentary storytelling in the digital longform market. Presented at the Broadcast Education Association Annual Convention, Las Vegas, NV.
Miller, K. J., & Brownlee, J. (2018, April). Keeping up with the times: A case study of RadioFX and digital technology innovation in college radio. Presented at the Broadcast Education Association Annual Convention, Las Vegas, NV.
Miller, K. J. (2017, April). Redefining college radio: Digital technology and organizational change. Presented at the Broadcast Education Association Annual Convention, Las Vegas, NV.
Haman, J., & Miller, K. J. (2016, August). Thoughtful, but angry: Media narratives of NFL star Arian Foster’s confession of nonbelief. Presented at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication 2016 Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN.
Miller, K. J. (2016, April). East coast expansion, Midwest history: How nostalgic Big Ten Network programming analyzes the evolution and traditional identity of the Big Ten Conference. Presented at the Broadcast Education Association Annual Convention, Las Vegas, NV. (First Place, Debut category, Sports Division Top Paper Presentations)
Miller, K. J., & Prentice, C. (2013). A vital educational resource? A coorientation analysis of the perceptions of college radio in a Midwestern state. Presented at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication 2013 Annual Conference, Washington, D.C., and University of South Dakota IdeaFest, Vermillion, SD.
Miller, K. J. (2013, February). The survival of local stations: Effects of television network non-duplication in the United States and Canada. Presented at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Southeast Colloquium, Tampa, FL.
Conference Panel, Session and Workshop Presentations:
Taylor, D., Ott, T., & Miller, K. J. (2023, April). Til tech do us part: Leveraging new media for traditional media. Panel presented at the Broadcast Education Association Annual Convention, Las Vegas, NV.
Fleming, B., Miller, K. J., Anderson, S. L., & Cecala, R. (2023, April). Management styles in student media. Panel presented at the Broadcast Education Association Annual Convention, Las Vegas, NV.
Hamdy, N., Morgasen, D., & Miller, K. J. (2023, April). The stories we can tell: How to reinvent yourself for new opportunities. Panel presented at the Broadcast Education Association Annual Convention, Las Vegas, NV.
Forbes, A., Johnson, J., & Miller, K. J. (2023, April). Sports broadcasting showcase panel. Panel presented at the Broadcast Education Association Annual Convention, Las Vegas, NV.
Chappell, S., Cole, R., & Miller, K. J. (2023, April). Covering high school vs. collegiate sports. Session presented at the 2023 MCMA-MBEA Convention, Cape Girardeau, MO.
Miller, K. J. (2023, April). Multimedia best practices. Workshop presented at the 2023 MCMA-MBEA Convention, Cape Girardeau, MO.
Moore, J., & Miller, K. J. (2023, April). Beyond radio stations: Things are different now. Session presented at the 2023 MCMA-MBEA Convention, Cape Girardeau, MO.
Miller, K. J., Daggs, J., Armstrong, M., & Hanner, A. (2023, April). State of Iowa Spotlight: Profession-based learning: Connecting pedagogy to practice. Panel presented at the Central States Communication Association Annual Conference, St. Louis, MO.
Miller, K. J., Daggs, J., Armstrong, M., & Hanner, A. (2022, October). Profession-based learning: Connecting pedagogy to practice. Panel presented at the Iowa Communication Association Annual Conference, Ankeny, IA.
Miller, K. J., Steffen, B., Inman, J., & Smith, E. (2022, August). If you build it, they will come: Restructuring student media to create a multiplatform collaboration “Field of Dreams.” Panel presented at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Conference, Detroit, MI.
Wright, L., Miller, K. J., Artman, N., & Sanders, P. (2022, April). Enhancing educational and practical production: How student media outlets can increase multiplatform collaboration and local/regional media partnerships. Panel presented at the 2022 BEA Virtual Vegas Annual Convention.
Bergland, R. P., Kirt, A., Evans, C., & Miller, K. J. (2021, October). Social media usage of college yearbooks, newspapers and radio stations. Session presented at the ACP/CMA Virtual Fall National College Media Convention.
Taylor, C., Miller, K. J., Farquhar, L., & McLaughlin, H. (2021, October). Clear communication: Syllabus policies during and post pandemic. Panel presented at the 2021 BEA Virtual On-Location Convention.
Henry, S., Schiffman, J., Blackstone, G., Deavours, D., Esterline, E., Green, J. M., Mabee, J., Machado, J., Miller, K. J., Rackham, B., Smith, S., & Walker, C. M. (2021, October). The 2022 BEA Festival of Media Arts: Everything you wanted to know about entering and getting involved, but were afraid to ask. Panel presented at the 2021 BEA Virtual On-Location Convention.
Daniels, G. L., Mathews, N., Mergerson, C., & Miller, K. J. (2021, August). Forging a local news media ecosystem research agenda. Panel presented at the 2021 Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Virtual Conference.
McQueen, G., Thomas, E., Williams, S. D., & Miller, K. J. (2021, August). Radio as resistance: Aesthetics, culture and information intertwined. Panel presented at the 2021 Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Virtual Conference.
Ellison, D., Miller, K. J., Rackham, B., & Yates, B. (2021, April). Teaching audio using Hy-Flex techniques. Presented at the Broadcast Education Association Virtual Convention.
Miller, K. J., Fox, K., Curran, A., & Crider, D. (2021, April). Hidden history: Celebrating radio’s lesser known people & events. Panel presented at the Broadcast Education Association Virtual Convention.
Mangino, J., Miller, K. J., Schiffman, J. P., & Wright, L. (2021, April). Skills and safety: Navigating production courses and multimedia during the COVID-19 pandemic. Panel presented at the Broadcast Education Association Virtual Convention.
Henry, S., Miller, K. J., Schiffman, J. P., Kuban, A., Blackstone, G., Deavours, D., Smith, S. J., & Hallaq, T. (2020, October). The BEA Festival of Media Arts: Everything you wanted to know about entering, but were afraid to ask. Panel presented at the 2020 BEA On-Location Super-Virtual Conference.
Miller, K. J., Chappell, S., & Smith, S. J. (2020, October). Sports storytelling in 2020: Best practices for your coverage amid COVID-19 and using multiple platforms. Panel presented at the ACP/CMA Virtual 2020 Fall National College Media Convention.
Smith, S., Hefter, A., Suess, S., Schiffman, J. P., Mullen, J., & Miller, K. J. (2020, April). On the air and in the classroom: Best practices for sports broadcasting production in your classes and student media outlets. Panel presented at the Broadcast Education Association Virtual Vegas Convention.
Miller, K. J., Vilela, A. M., Henderson, K., & Sawyer, C. E. (2020, April). #Ready? Preparing students for professional social media use beyond the classroom. Panel presented at the Broadcast Education Association Virtual Vegas Convention.
Miller, K. J., & Chappell, S. (2019, October). Expanding your sports coverage: Ideas for covering athletics in broadcast, print and digital sports media. Session presented at the 2019 ACP/CMA Fall National College Media Convention, Washington, D.C.
Miller, K. J. (2019, October). Writing for the eye and ear. Session presented at the 2019 South Dakota High School Press Convention, Vermillion, SD.
Smith, M., & Miller, K. J. (2019, April). College radio roundtable. Workshop presented at the 2019 MCMA/MBEA Conference, Springfield, MO.
Miller, K. J. (2019, April). Multimedia best practices. Workshop presented at the 2019 MCMA/MBEA Conference, Springfield, MO.
Miller, K. J., Shrader, J. W., Liguez, L., & Cainion, K. (2019, April). Beyond the broadcast: How to produce, promote and immerse your sports coverage in the community. Panel presented at the Broadcast Education Association Annual Convention, Las Vegas, NV.
Miller, K. J., Wigdahl, H., & Jones, R. (2018, April). Multi-media storytelling – Covering big stories by yourself. Panel presented at the Midwest Journalism Conference, Bloomington, MN.
Miller, K. J., Williamson, J., & Brownlee, J. (2018, April). College radio’s digital dilemma: Issues in leveraging online platforms for inclusive programming and organizational structure. Panel presented at the Broadcast Education Association Annual Convention, Las Vegas, NV.
Miller, K. J., Myers, C., Hassler, M., & Quijano, E. (2017, March). Report once: Publish everywhere. Panel presented at the Midwest Journalism Conference, Bloomington, MN.
