Robert Gabriel
Media Researcher
New York,NY
Summary
Researcher and Instructor teaching undergraduate courses in mass communication, media history, and media industries. Designs syllabi, delivers lectures, and leads in-class and Zoom discussions that connect media theory with cultural history and diversity. Assesses student learning through writing assignments, creative projects, and exams, while bringing media research and analysis into the classroom.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor
Fordham University
New York, NY
01.2023 - Current
- Taught undergraduate courses, covering mass communication theories, media history, and industry perspectives for the courses Fundamentals of Communication and Media Studies and Understanding Television.
- Developed syllabi and delivered twice-weekly lectures, fostering student engagement through interactive discussions.
- Evaluated student understanding and progress through writing assignments, creative projects, and exams.
Instructor
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
2020 - Current
- Instructed courses in Gender Studies and Integrative Studies at GMU, focusing on gender, sexuality, disability, class, and cultural history.
- Developed syllabi and designed engaging weekly lectures, facilitating in-class and Zoom discussions while providing feedback on writing assignments and exams to enhance student learning.
- Taught two courses per semester, Narratives of Identity and Science in the News, to international students at Mason Korea branch in Incheon, fostering cross-cultural understanding.
Instructor
University of Wisconsin-Madison
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Facilitated online course Mass Media in Multicultural America, fostering critical thinking in students regarding media representations of race, ethnicity, and American cultural history.
- Delivered in-person class Introduction to Mass Communication, introducing key theories and research in communication while evaluating student public speaking and presentation skills.
- Provided individualized feedback on writing assignments weekly, enhancing students' academic writing skills and comprehension of course material.
Media Arts Intern
National Endowment of Arts
Washington, DC
2017 - 2017
- Assisted agency staff by researching media clips, drafting press materials, transcribing interviews, and supporting communications for federal arts policies
- Supported grant application processes by compiling relevant documentation and research findings.
Business Development Intern
APT
01.2016 - 01.2016
- Researched corporate grants, identified partners for new series, and supported NEH grant application to curate collection.
- Screened and evaluated documentary programs for international distribution, providing written assessments to inform decision-making.
National Programming Intern
WETA-TV
01.2014 - 01.2014
- Developed and researched content for a proposed documentary series with producer Jeff Bieber, including material for an NEH grant application.
- Corresponded with scholars and institutions to engage their participation with the project, and conducted archival research to locate copyrights of images needed for companion book project.
Education
M.A. - TV/Radio/Film
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NYB.A. - English
University of Virginia, Charlottesville
Charlottesville, VAgraduate certificate - Media Management
The New School
New York, NYSkills
Presentations/public speaking
Curriculum development
Classroom instruction
Assessment design
Literature reviews
Project management
Grant writing/proposals
Courses Taught
- INST 201 - Narratives of Identity, 2024-26
- INST 301 - Science in the News, 2023-26
- INST 344 - Gender Representation in Popular Culture, 2022-24
- COMM 1000 - Fundamentals of Communication and Media Studies, 2023-25
- WMST 101 - Global Representations of Women, 2022
- JOUR 201 - Introduction to Mass Communication, 2015-19
- JOUR 162 - Mass Media in Multicultural America, 2015-19
Conference Presentations:
- Conference on Child and Teen Consumption at York University, Canada
- Screen Conference at University of Glasgow, UK
- University of Glasgow Arts & Sciences Postgraduate Symposium, Glasgow UK
- PCA (Popular Culture Association) National Conference, Washington, DC and Indianapolis, IN
- Mid-Atlantic Popular & American Culture Association, Baltimore, MD
- Far West Popular and American Culture Association, Las Vegas, NV
Additional Experiences
- Coursework at American University in screenwriting and video production, Washington, DC
- Columbia Publishing Course at Columbia University's School of Journalism, New York, NY
- ESL teaching in Seoul and Shanghai
Timeline
Instructor
Fordham University
01.2023 - Current
Business Development Intern
APT
01.2016 - 01.2016
Instructor
University of Wisconsin-Madison
01.2015 - 01.2019
National Programming Intern
WETA-TV
01.2014 - 01.2014
Instructor
George Mason University
2020 - Current
Media Arts Intern
National Endowment of Arts
2017 - 2017
M.A. - TV/Radio/Film
Syracuse University
B.A. - English
University of Virginia, Charlottesville
graduate certificate - Media Management
The New School