Location: United States
Beth Keck
To see how much of the world Beth Keck’s career has spanned, one need only turn over her business card. One side identifies Keck, BJ ’76, as senior director for Wal-Mart and lists her contact information in English. The other side lists exactly the same information – but in Chinese. Keck said she has followed … Continued
Kim Kavin
What do you do in your current job? I do freelance writing, editing, photography, and online content. I work for a dozen or so magazines and websites, I ghost-blog, I build my own websites that generate income, and I write books. Most of my work is in the area of boats and travel, but I … Continued
Barbara Kain
Why did you choose the Missouri School of Journalism? My high school journalism adviser encouraged me to attend. She said it was the best journalism school in the country. I earned a scholarship, and as long as I had the money, I could attend. What was your first job, and how did you get it? … Continued
Dean Kahn
What do you do? Editor and columnist for The Bellingham Herald in lovely Bellingham, Wash. How did you get your job? Joined the Herald in 1986 after working for UPI in Jefferson City, Mo., and Olympia, Wash. What is the best professional lesson you learned at the J-School? Care more about your writing than your … Continued
Reyna Jones
What do you do? I’m a health communication consultant with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. I’ve been with the CDC for nearly four years working in various capacities around emergency and risk communications and health marketing and promotion. Currently, my primary role is establishing external relationships with websites to promote CDC’s health and … Continued
Ellen Jaffe Jones
What do you do? Author, health/fitness/recipe columnist, nationally certified personal trainer and running coach, media consultant. I spent 18 years in broadcast news as an investigative/consumer reporter, anchor, producer and photographer. I spent six years as a stay-at-home mom, then five years as a financial consultant at Smith Barney where I was the No. 1 … Continued
Larre Johnson
What do you do, and what is most interesting about it? I own an ad agency called Big Honkin’ Ideas. Running your own shop is like herding cats. Very challenging, very satisfying. But you know who’s responsible for the successes and failures. I like the clarity of that. How did you come to own your … Continued
Mary Schaper Jaworski
What do you do? I own and operate a portrait photography studio, Mary M. Photography. How did you get your job? I worked for the former owner and then bought the business. What is the best professional lesson you learned at the J-School? How to write and work under deadline.
Dave Ihlenfeld
What have you done in your career? I’ve written on a wide variety of television comedies, including “Malcolm in the Middle,” Nickelodeon’s “Supah Ninjas,” and “Family Guy.” I also wrote a non-fiction book called “Dog Days” about my first job out of college – driving the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile. The book makes for a great … Continued
Nick Iannitto
On his career: I am the vice president of business development for Reputation Management Associates in Columbus, Ohio. On the benefits of working in public relations: Public relations is the best career to have if you’re married and need to focus on others, like your family and your clients. I love my job in sales and … Continued