Jennifer K. Perkins

News Director at WYMT

Jennifer K. Perkins has a diverse range of work experience in the field of journalism. Jennifer K. most recently worked at WYMT as a News Director and previously served as a Producer at the same company. Prior to that, they worked at Corbin-Whitley News Journal as a People Editor, where they were responsible for various types of news stories and managing social media accounts. Jennifer K. also worked at The Corbin Times-Tribune as a Reporter, focusing on court reporting, election coverage, and investigative reporting during their internship with the Kentucky Press Association. Additionally, they served in editorial roles at The Eastern Progress, including Editor in Chief and News Editor. Jennifer K. also gained experience as a Reporter and Photographer during an internship at The Washington Island Observer as part of the International Society of Weekly Newspaper Editors program. Jennifer began their journalism career as a Reporter at The News Journal.

Jennifer K. Perkins started their education in 2016 at Eastern Kentucky University, where they pursued a degree in Journalism and History. Jennifer K. completed their studies in that field in 2020. In 2018, they also briefly attended the University of St Andrews, focusing on European History. However, no specific degree was listed for that period.

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Timeline

  • News Director

    February, 2023 - present

  • Producer

    April, 2022