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Brian Howard
400 East Palomino Dr.
Sugar City, ID 83448
howardb@byui.edu
Cell: 208.313.4244
Work: 208.496.3707


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Faculty
Brigham Young University-Idaho, Rexburg, ID (August 1999 – Present)
Teach communication courses in mass media, video journalism, digital media content creation, broadcast performance, podcasting, and documentary.

Event Video Production
Shoebox Story LLC, Rexburg, ID (March 2023 – Present)
Multi-camera video productions for live performances, including Distinguished Young Women programs and dance recitals. Conduct pre-performance consultations and post-production editing.

Freelance Journalist
East Idaho News/Rexburg Commons, Rexburg, ID (August 2019 – Present)
Research, shoot, edit, and script feature stories using smartphones and professional video cameras. Edit using Davinci Resolve and CapCut. Conduct interviews and craft narratives.

Associate Dean, College of Business & Communication
Brigham Young University-Idaho, Rexburg, ID (January 2020 – April 2025)
Represented the college on the University Development Council, reviewed faculty leave proposals, recommended funding for Mentored Student Research activities, and served on the Institutional Review Board. Provided faculty training and development.

Chair, Department of Communication
Brigham Young University-Idaho, Rexburg, ID (August 2016 – January 2020)
Supervised department with 1,300 students, 19 full-time faculty, 24 adjunct faculty, and approximately 45 student employees. Managed budgets, scheduling, accreditation, curriculum development, and faculty training.

Executive Producer & Host
Latter-day Profiles, Rexburg, ID (January 2006 – Present)
Executive producer, director, and host for the BYU-TV program. Supervise production crew, manage contracts, legal agreements, and marketing.

Online Instructor/Instructional Development
Brigham Young University-Idaho, Rexburg, ID (August 2006 – Present)
Course lead and instructor for mass media online courses.

Adviser, Student TV & Web News
Brigham Young University-Idaho, Rexburg, ID (August 2005 – July 2016)
Supervised and provided training for student-produced newscasts and digital content.

Adviser, Digital Yearbook
Brigham Young University-Idaho, Rexburg, ID (August 2001 – April 2003)
Managed production, staffing, budgets, and contracts for DVD yearbooks.

Studio Radio Host
KBYI, Rexburg, ID (August 2000 – March 2002)
Producer and host for studio pre-game, halftime, and post-game shows for Ricks College football
and basketball.

Producer/Director
KBYU, Provo, UT (February 1998 – August 1999)
Supervised production crews of full-time and student employees to produce original television programming for KBYU-TV and distribution over LDS Church satellite system. Directed and produced hours of live television programming including a live call-in show with the governor of Utah and live election coverage. Managed production budgets and staff.

Adjunct Faculty
Utah Valley University, Orem, UT (August 1998 – April 1999)
Taught courses in public speaking and mass media.

Symposium Instructor
Brigham Young University, Provo, UT (August 1997 – April 1998)
Taught symposiums on electronic news gathering

Media Specialist
Missionary Training Center, Provo, UT (September 1996 – April 1997)
Directed, produced, wrote, shot and edited videos for multimedia language training program. Regularly supervised video production crews of five to twenty members in including technical crew and actors.

Adjunct Instructor
Brigham Young University, Provo, UT (May 1997 – February 1998)
Taught a course in television field reporting 

Assignment Editor
Brigham Young University NewsNet, Provo, UT (August 1996 – May 1997)
Coordinated and made assignments for student-run integrated television, newspaper and on-line newsroom. Supervised student-employee team of approximately fifteen to twenty members that produced daily newscast for air on KBYU in Utah.

Recruiter
ITT Technical Institute, Murray, UT (May 1996 – August 1996)
Recruited high school students to programs at ITT Technical Institute.

Report/Anchor
KPVI-TV, Pocatello, ID (October 1992 – January 1996)
Gathered, wrote, edited and reported news stories, anchored sports and news

Newswriter/Anchor
KBRE-FM, KSUB-AM, Cedar City, UT (March-August 1992)
Wrote and delivered newscasts for radio


EDUCATION

· Digital Marketing Certificate, University of Vermont, 2017

· Ph.D., Education, University of Idaho, 2010

  • Dissertation: "Adult Learners in Cyberspace: A Collective Case Study of Reentry Women in a Virtual Learning Community"

· Online Teaching Certificate, Boise State University, 2006

· M.A., Mass Communications, Brigham Young University, 1999

  • Thesis: "Generation X and Online News"

· B.A., Communications, Southern Utah University, 1992

· A.A., General Studies, Ricks College, 1990


SOFTWARE SKILLS

Davinci Resolve, CapCut, Avid Media Composer (Certified Instructor), Adobe Premiere CC, Adobe Audition, Final Cut Pro, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Audacity, Metricool, Meta Business Suite


INTERESTS

Artificial Intelligence, Educational Technology, Distance Education, Media Technology & Convergence, Multimedia Journalism, Videography, Documentary, Digital Storytelling


COURSES TAUGHT

Brigham Young University-Idaho

Comm. 102 – Public Speaking

Comm. 140 – Mass Media and Society (hybrid and online)

Comm. 260 – Video Principles and Practices

Comm. 265 – Beginning TV Production

Comm. 218 – Internet Communication

Comm. 297 – Final Cut Express

Comm. 297 – Adobe Premiere

Comm. 297 – Avid Media Composer

Comm. 297 – Stratezine/Podcast

Comm. 320 – Digital Media Content Creation

Comm. 360 – Video Journalism

Comm. 362 – Broadcast Performance

Comm. 365 – Television News and Program Producing

Comm. 365 – Short Film and Web Video Producing

Comm. 397 – TV News Magazine

Comm. 397 – Latter-day Profiles

Comm. 460 – Documentary Film

Comm. 497 – Avid Media Composer I & II

Kaplan University

Comm. 202 – Mass Communication

Utah Valley State College

Comm. 110 – Introduction to Public Speaking

Comm. 150 – Introduction to Mass Communication

Brigham Young University

Comm. 375 – Television Field Reporting


SERVICE & COMMITTEES

· College of Business and Communication Shared Curriculum Team

· Institutional Review Board, January 2020-April 2025

· Committee Chair, BYU-Idaho Continuing Faculty Status Committee 2014-2017.

· Student TV News Magazine Adviser, BYU-Idaho/KIFI-TV, 2012-2014

· Committee Member, Media Tools Advisory Council, BYU-Idaho, 2011-2012.

· Committee Member, Online Academic Advisory Committee, BYU-Idaho, 2011-2013.

· Chair, Two-Year Small College Division, Broadcast Education Association, 2009-2010.

· Vice-Chair, Two-Year Small College Division, Broadcast Education Association, 2007-08.

· Internship Expedition Faculty Coordinator, San Jose/Silicon Valley, BYU-Idaho, 2007-2010

· Webmaster Two-Year Small College Division Broadcast Education Association, 2005-06.

· Committee Member, Campus Cable Committee, BYU-Idaho, 2005-2008.

· Committee Member, Hiring Committee for BYU-Idaho Public Relations Position, 2005.

· Committee Member, BYU-Idaho Continuing Faculty Status Committee 2004-2005.

· Department Library Representative, BYU-Idaho Communication Dept. 2003-2004.

· Committee Member, BYU-Idaho Continuing Faculty Status Committee, 2002


VOLUNTEER SERVICE

LDSPMA Student Chapters Manager, Volunteer Leader for Non-Profit Organizations, Boy Scouts of America, Community Youth Sports Coach


PRESENTATIONS & PUBLICATIONS

Unleash the Video Potential of Your Smartphone: How to Plan, Film, and Edit Book Trailers, Short Films, and More with Only Your Phone: Deep Dive Workshop at LDSPMA
Conference: Orem, UT; October 17th, 2024

Unleash the video potential of your smartphone: How to plan, film, and edit book trailers, short films, and more with only your phone. (2024). [E-book].

Video Basics for Telling Your Story and Marketing Your Creative Work: Presentation at LDSPMA Conference: Orem, UT; October 20th, 2023

The Role of Media in Hastening the Work: Devotional Address at BYU-Idaho; Rexburg, ID; July 28th, 2015

Howard, B., & Kroth, M. Adult Learners in Cyberspace: A Collective Case Study of Re-entry Adult Learners in Cyberspace. E-Collaboration in Teaching and Learning, 31.

Latter-day Profiles; Presentation at Silicon Valley Chapter BYU Management Society Executive Breakfast; San Jose, California; June 13, 2012

Recording Presentations for Online Teaching; Presentation at Brigham Young University-Idaho Fall Faculty Conference; September 2011

Backpack Journalism with HDSLR Cameras; Panel Presentation at Broadcast Education Association Convention; Las Vegas, Nevada; April 2011

Convergence in the Classroom: Implementing Web 2.0 and Social Media into Your Courses; Panel Presentation at Broadcast Education Association Convention; Las Vegas, Nevada; April 2010

Running with the Big Dogs: Ideas for Improving Offerings by Working with Other Campus Departments or Local TV Stations; Panel Presentation at Broadcast Education Association Convention; Las Vegas, Nevada; April 2009

Making the Most of the Market You’re In: Panel Presentation at Broadcast Education Association Convention; Las Vegas, Nevada; April 2006

Mormon Scientist: The Life and Faith of Henry; DVD; September 2008; Managing Director, Voiceover and Interviews 


AWARDS

· LDS Film Festival 3rd Place Documentary, 2020

· Exemplary Faculty Award, BYU-Idaho, 2015

· Faculty Recognition Award, BYU-Idaho, 2011

· Adviser of the Year, BYU-Idaho, 2006

· Faculty Recognition Award, BYU-Idaho, 2005

· Faculty Recognition Award, BYU-Idaho, 2003

· Adviser for BYU-Idaho Rixida digital yearbook, honorable mention at Broadcast Education Association Multimedia Competition, 2003

· Adviser for BYU-Idaho Rixida digital yearbook, third place at Broadcast Education Association Multimedia Competition, 2002

· Broadcast Student of the Year, 1992, Southern Utah University


FOREIGN LANGUAGE

· French (reading, speaking)

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