Navigating Journalism Across Borders

Priyanka Deo will share the unique differences and similarities in media approaches between two influential nations: one developed and the other rapidly developing. Drawing from her experiences in India’s fast-paced media landscape with the 2019 Prime Minister election campaign, The Times of India Group and now at University of Illinois Springfield, join us to explore the challenges and opportunities journalists face within varying regulatory frameworks, cultural expectations, and political climates. Priyanka Deo, a University of Illinois Springfield alumni with distinguished credentials as a media and communications professional, now serves as the UIS director of student media, overseeing the campus’ independent digital news outlet, The Observer. Professor Deo also teaches courses within UIS’ School of Communication and Media. Deo joined UIS from The Times of India Group in New Delhi, India, where she played a key role in the chief operating officer's office and hosted her own digital show. With a robust career at Associated Broadcasting as an anchor and deputy editor, English, she was also invited to be part of the communications team for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the 2019 Lok Sabha national elections. Deo is recognized as a national political commentator in India and a prominent voice among the youth on social media. Register for this FREE program to receive the Zoom link.