Jessica Mann

Jessica Mann has a diverse work experience in the field of photography and media. Jessica worked as a News Picture Desk Manager and Picture Editor at Alamy, where they managed Alamy Live News strategy, recruited photographers, and licensed photo stories. Jessica also served as an Advisory Board Member at SXSW. At Newsquest, they held the positions of Wine and Drinks Columnist and Chief Photographer, where they directed photographers, negotiated copyrights, and ensured high-quality images for publications. Prior to that, they worked as a Freelance Photographer and Staff Photographer at Orlando Sentinel. Jessica also has experience as a Staff Photographer at Winston-Salem Journal, a freelance photographer at Fort Worth Star-Telegram, and an intern/freelance photographer at Austin American-Statesman.

Jessica Mann completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Radio/Television/Film from Texas Christian University from 1990 to 1995. During the same period, they also pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations and Affairs from the same institution. In 1993, they briefly studied Photojournalism in London at Syracuse University. Additionally, they have obtained certifications such as the Oxford Women's Leadership Development Programme from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford in February 2021, and Level 3 - Advanced certification from WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) in September 2011.