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Michael Ray Fitzgerald, Phd

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Michael Ray Fitzgerald, Ph.D., is a seasoned academic and journalist with expertise in media studies, public speaking, and writing, having taught and written for numerous institutions and publications.
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Jacksonville, Florida, United States, US
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  • Writing
  • Public Speaking
  • Editing
  • Teaching
  • Research
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Michael Ray Fitzgerald, PhD, is a seasoned writer, educator, and researcher with extensive experience in the media and communication fields. He has taught public speaking, media literacy, and writing at various institutions, including Flagler College, Jacksonville University, College of Coastal Georgia, and the University of Florida. As a freelance journalist, he has written for numerous publications, including the Jacksonville Business Journal, Folio Weekly, and Musician's Trade Journal. Dr. Fitzgerald holds a PhD in Media Studies (Film and Television) from the University of Reading (UK) and a Master of Arts in Mass Communication from the University of Florida. He is fluent in multiple languages, including English, and has a strong background in creative writing, editing, and curriculum development.

Experience

  • home
    • Freelance journalist
      • Jan 1984 - Present

      Wrote hundreds of articles for publications such as Jacksonville Business Journal, Folio Weekly, Musician's Trade Journal, JAM and many others.

  • First Coast Films
    • Jacksonville, Florida Area
    • Executive producer
      • Nov 2018 - Present
      • Jacksonville, Florida Area

  • Flagler College
    • St. Augustine, FL
    • Instructor of communication
      • Aug 2007 - Apr 2017
      • St. Augustine, FL

      Taught public speaking and media literacy.

  • Jacksonville University
    • Jacksonville, Florida Area
    • Instructor of communication
      • Aug 2012 - May 2014
      • Jacksonville, Florida Area

      Taught public speaking

  • College of Coastal Georgia
    • Camden Center, Kingsland, Ga.
    • Instructor of communication
      • Aug 2008 - May 2012
      • Camden Center, Kingsland, Ga.

      Taught Intro to Communication and Intro to Public Speaking.

  • Art Institute of Jacksonville
    • Instructor
      • Jan 2009 - Mar 2009

      Taught 3000-level course, Media Theory and Criticism.

  • Folio Weekly
    • Freelance journalist
      • Mar 1996 - Aug 2006

      Wrote several feature stories including two cover stories as well as arts and entertainment reviews, from 1995-2005.

  • University of Florida
    • Writing-lab instructor (graduate asst.)
      • Aug 2005 - May 2006

      Taught writing lab for MMC-2100 (Writing for Mass Comm.) under direction of Prof. Julie Dodd for five consecutive terms.

  • Jacksonville Business Journal
    • Freelance journalist
      • Aug 2002 - Sep 2004

      Wrote more than 150 newspaper articles covering the arts and entertainment as well as general business news.

  • Rimshot Records
    • Vice president
      • 1993 - 1997

  • Walter Parks
    • Producer
      • 1990 - 1991

  • Larry Cohen & Associates
    • bottle washer
      • 1900 - 1901

Education

  • 2009 - 2012
    University of Reading (UK)
    PhD, Media studies (film and television)
  • 2005 - 2007
    University of Florida
    M.A., Mass Communication
  • 2002 - 2004
    Jacksonville University
    B.A., Communications
  • Florida State College at Jacksonville
    AA in general studies
  • Florida State College at Jacksonville
  • Florida State College at Jacksonville

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