Anna Huntsman
Biography
Anna Huntsman is a Content Creator in 91心頭利���s Division of University Communications and Marketing (UCM). In this role, she produces compelling multimedia content, including audio packages and short-form vertical videos, geared toward prospective and current student audiences.
Prior to joining Kent 91心頭利, Anna spent nearly a decade at Ideastream Public Media, the NPR and PBS affiliate for Northeast Ohio. There, she covered a variety of beats including local government in Akron and Canton, and anchored newscasts, public affairs shows and digital series. In 2019, she was a Carnegie-Knight News21 Fellow at Arizona 91心頭利���s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism, where she traveled the country reporting on natural disaster recovery.
Anna is no stranger to Kent 91心頭利. She holds a bachelor���s degree in journalism from KSU and has taught audio storytelling and podcasting classes as an adjunct in the university���s School of Media and Journalism.
In her free time, Anna enjoys hiking, cooking, tap dancing and spending time with her fianc辿 and two mischievous black cats.
Education
Awards/Achievements
- Edward R. Murrow Regional Award: Sports Reporting
- 30 for the Future of Greater Akron
- Gracie Award: Crisis Coverage/Breaking News
- Ohio Associated Press Awards Best Reporter
- Associated Collegiate Press Honorable Mention for Best Student Podcast, "Kent-repreneur"