INTRODUCTION
Office Hours for Spring 2023: MW 9:00-10:00, TR 1:00-2:00
Jonathan is a full-time instructor in the School of Communication & Journalism with nearly a decade of experience in the broadcast industry. He has held several positions in media production and journalism, including news director, reporter, deejay, production engineer, and audio producer.
Jonathan continues his work in the media production field in his spare time, operating a verified YouTube channel with around 220,000 subscribers and has amassed more than 120 million views.
He has also competed in e-sports, including placing 2nd in an official Twitch Rivals tournament. Similarly, Jonathan has created sponsored video content for several major video game developers and publishers, including EA, Oculus, Ubisoft, NVIDIA, and Wargaming.net.
Education & Training
2013 | Master of Arts, Communication Studies, Eastern Illinois University
Focus: Critical and Cultural Communication, Communication Pedagogy Option
Thesis: Video Game Cultivation: Sowing the Seeds of Consumer Behavior
Advisor: Dr. S.M.N. Walus
2008 | Bachelor of Arts, Electronic Media Production / German, Eastern Illinois University
Conference Presentations
Wilcox, C.D., Walus, S.M.N., & Mattson, J. (2023). The New Pirate TV: Examining the Remediation and Online Narrowcasting of Justin.tv in a New Media Environment. The Velvet Light Trap 91, 53-64. https://www.muse.jhu.edu/article/881098
Community
Jonathan is currently working on a documentary following the unique journey of USS Razorback, a Balao-class submarine anchored in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Previously a Volunteer Firefighter with the Salem Fire Protection District in Salem, Illinois.
Frequently Taught Courses
CMN 3520: Audio Production & Voice Work II
CMN 2550: Audio Production & Voice Work I
CMN 3540: Production III
CMN 3050: Production II
CMN 3030: Promotional Communication
CMN 1310: Introduction to Speech Communication
Research & Creative Interests
New Media
Remediation
Video Games
Social Influencer Marketing
Documentary Filmmaking