As Director of News & Media Relations, Jacob leads a team of writers and editors who uncover and showcase the university’s achievements and connects their stories with the journalists who cover the university.
Biography
Jacob has more than a decade of experience as a storyteller both as a reporter and media relations professional.
Before returning to the University of Mississippi – his alma mater – in 2022, he spent six years managing media relations and publications at Nicholls State.
As a reporter for the Daily Comet & Houma Courier, Jacob won awards for his coverage of the oilfield, coastal land loss and the lingering effects of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill. His work has appeared Reuters, the Huntsville Times and other outlets across Mississippi.
Education
B.A. Journalism, The University of Mississippi (2013)