Katherine Vantyle Macmillin, School of Communication + Journlism Florida International University EDUCATION
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Katherine VanTyle MacMillin, School of Communication + Journlism Florida International University EDUCATION: Simmons College, Boston Massachusetts, Master’s Degree in English Literature, 1971 Boston University, Boston Massachusetts, Bachelor of Arts, 1970 FULL-TIME ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE Clinical Associate Professor, 2016- Present, Florida International University Assistant Professor, 2007- 2016, Florida International University Instructor, 2005- 2007 Florida International University PART-TIME ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE Professor, Adjunct, 2005-2006, Florida International University Professor, Adjunct, 2005-2006, Miami-Dade Community College Professor, Adjunct, 2005-2006, University of Miami Professor, Adjunct, 1973, Massasoit Community College Professor, Adjunct, 1973, Lasell Junior College NON-ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE 2003-2010: CEO, MacMillin Consulting, Inc. Represented talent, developed concepts for TV networks, optioned books, acted as go-between for independent production houses and broadcast networks, often as executive producer. 2005: Producer, “City Games,” an amateur fitness special in conjunction with the Miami Fitness Festival and TeamWorks Media, aired on Fox Sports Net ‘05. 2006: Executive producer, “Manhunt,” 2-hour special covering the capture of Miami serial rapist, aired on A&E 1998-2003: Towers Productions/Chicago, IL Vice President of Development: Introduced Towers to the international television market at MIP and MIPCOM in Cannes. Created lasting domestic network relationships with regularly scheduled network pitch sessions and attended national conferences such as NATPE, RealScreen Documentary Conference, PBS national meetings, etc. 1996-1998: Towers Productions/Chicago, IL Supervising Producer, “The Unexplained.” Supervised a staff of up to 30 writers, producers, directors on a 56-hour series for A&E. In 1997, the one of the programs in this series won a New York Film Festival Silver Award. 1983-1996: WTTW/Chicago Producer/writer/project manager . “Remembering Bing,” co-producer/writer for this very successful PBS pledge special on the career of Bing Crosby . “Doris Day: A Sentimental Journey,” co- producer/writer for another successful PBS pledge show on the life and career of Doris Day. “Playin’ Chicago,” producer/writer of the first HDTV broadcast of dramatic -short in North America. “Record Row,” co-writer on this Emmy Award-winning documentary about Chicago’s African-American’s extraordinary contributions to that musical era and business. “Sneak Previews,” with Jeffrey Lyons and Michael Medved: producer for three years on this classic movie review program. “Kidsongs,” project manager for this children’s music show, which aired on public television for seven-plus years. Together Again Productions produced the series in LA while I handled distribution, press, licensing, sponsorship and marking from Chicago 1980-1983: WABC, WNYC, and WCBS in NYC Freelance producer and director of cultural magazine programs 1978-1980: The Corporation for Entertainment and Learning/NYC Supervising Producer of 124 half-hours of “The Animal Express,” starring Joan Embery for CBS Cable. Series was distributed nationally and internationally. Daily activities of the veterinarians and care takers at the San Diego Zoo. 1978-1975: WPIX, Pittsburgh, PA Producer and editor of “Kidsburg” a local children’s program 1975: KDKA, Pittsburgh, PA Video editor for the evening news 1975-1973: WBZ-TV, Boston, MA Video editor for the evening news; videographer and editor for children’s program, “Get Off Your Block,” I was nominated for an Emmy for editing. EMPLOYMENT AT FIU Clinical Associate Professor, June 2016 - present Assistant Professor, January 2007 – 2016 Instructor, January 2005-2007 Professor, Adjunct 2005- 2006 PUBLICATIONS IN DISCIPLINE Chapters in Book: Publication date TBA MacMillin, K., Sheerin, Michael Scott., Reis, R. co-authors for academic textbook “Writing and Reporting for Digital Media,” 1st Edition, Kendall Hunt (2013) MacMillin, K. Basics of Reporting: Story ideas, covering the news, finding online sources. Chapter in Writing and Reporting for Digital Media, 1st Edition, Kendall Hunt (2013) MacMillin, K. Interviewing: preparing the groundwork, background work for interviews, interviewing techniques. Chapter in Writing and Reporting for Digital Media, 1st Edition, Kendall Hunt (2013) MacMillin, K. Beat Coverage: Types of beats, cultivating sources, finding the stories, breaking news, general assignments, using electronic resources in your beat. Chapter in Writing and Reporting for Digital Media, 1st Edition, Kendall Hunt (2013) MacMillin, K. Writing News: Making sense of gathered information, finding the focus, writing techniques. Chapter in Writing and Reporting for Digital Media, 1st Edition, Kendall Hunt (2013) Conference Paper: 2015: Conference on Communication and Environment in Boulder, Colorado. MacMillin, K. & Jacobson, S. Eyes on the Rise: Informing citizens about sea level rise in Miami. Panel , Communicating to Diverse Audiences Vulnerable to Impacts of Climate Change: Scholarly and Professional Journalism Bridging the “Climate Gap,” at International Environmental Communication Association’s 2015 Conference on Communication and Environment. PRESENTED PAPERS AND LECTURES Invited Lectures: March 19, 2015: MacMillin, K and Pinto, J: Invited to present at a special screening of documentary “South Florida’s Rising Seas” during the DocMiami International Film Festival’s “DocNights at Willow.” Boca Raton, Florida. Only four select films are being hosted during the months of February through May. Author and documentary narrator, John Englander will present and answer questions. January 28, 2015 – Invited to present: MacMillin, K. Pinto, J. “South Florida’s Rising Seas” at Deering Estate at Cutler “Speaking Sustainability” Film and Lecture Series. October 6, 2014: Invited lecturer: MacMillin, K. “The Art of Video Communication: A documentary on Sea Level Rise in South Florida,” at Florida Atlantic University panel on “Advocacy and Activism: Catalysts for Social Change," October 6. October 10, 2014: Invited lecturers: Pinto, J. and MacMillin, K. “Eyes on the Rise, King Tides and Sea Level Rise: A J-School Communicates Sea Level Rise,” second annual meeting of the Tropical Audubon Society, Miami, FL. October 27, 2014: Invited to Present: MacMillin, K., Pinot, J., Gutsche, T., and Jacobson, S. “News, Engagement and South Florida’s Rising Seas” at FIU’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication Scripps Day. September 26, 2014: Invited lecturers: Pinto, J. and MacMillin, K. “Sea Level Rise in South Florida,” Dept of Global and Sociocultural Studies, School of International and Public Affairs. August 8, 2014: Invited to participate: MacMillin, K., Gutsche, T. Jacobson, S., and Pinto, J. “Hack Your Curriculum: Collaborate with Local Media on Your Journalism Project.” ONA grant winners from across the country discussed the progress of our projects. June 3, 2014: Invited presenters: MacMillin, K and Pinto, J: “South Florida’s Rising Seas,” research for the Board of Trustees Academic Policy & Student Affairs Committee, MARC Pavilion at MMC by President Rosenberg and Provost Wartzok. April 8, 2014, Invited to present: MacMillin, K, Pinto, J. “Special Screening: ‘South Florida’s Rising Seas,” in Eat, Think and Be Merry Series, at Lunar Star Café. 7 p.m. Sponsored by SEAS. April 27, 2014: Invited to present: MacMillin, K and Pinto, J. “South Florida’s Rising Seas” documentary in Wynwood for ECOMB and Miami Biennale@Print Shop with Panel Discussion: MacMillin and Pinto moderated a panel discussion which we assembled: Hugh Gladwin (FIU), Peter Craumer (FIU), Caroline Lewis (CLEO), Keren Bolter (FAU), Mitch Chester (Attorney), Dan Kipnis. Feb. 5, 2014, 9 p.m. Invited to present: MacMillin, K. and Pinto, J. Screening of documentary: “South Florida’s Rising Seas” for ECOMB – (Environmental Coalition of Miami and the Beaches), “Cinema Green: Climate Change Series,” at Miami Beach Cinematheque. Politicians, community leaders discussed future plans to alleviate flooding. Feb. 13, 2014, Invited to lecture: Pinto, J. and MacMillin, K for Bruno Takahashi’s Michigan State University’ s Environmental Journalism class about sea level rise based on “South Florida’s Rising Seas.” March 8, 2013: Invited to lecture on Climate Change: Pinto, J. and MacMillin, K.: Introduction to Environmental Protection, Prof. Teddy L'houtellier class at FIU. February, 2012: Invited to lecture: MacMillin, K & Richards, A. Dr. William Darrow’s Community Health class in preparation for their team work on an implementation plan for an HIV/AIDS awareness program. CREATIVE WORK March, 2019: Executive Producer: “South Florida’s Rising Seas: Response,” 10-part Web series premiered on South Florida Media Network. Student-produced videos exploring what is being done to combat sea level rise. April, 2015: Executive Producer: “South Florida’s Rising Seas: Impact.” a half-hour prime time special aired on WPBT2 based on MacMillin’s students’ work on sea level rise impact. February, 2015: Professor of Record: “Sea Level Rise Impact: An FIU/SJMC series,” a video series airing on WPBT’s YouTube site, based on student work from Multimedia I and Writing for TV classes (Spring 2014). January 15, 2014: Producer: “South Florida’s Rising Seas”: 30-minute documentary which aired on WBPT2, Jan. 15, 2014 and dozens of times after: Winner of the Best Short Documentary at the DocMiami International Film Festival. Most viewed online 2014 program on WPBT. This half-hour documentary focuses on the