Summary
Richard Bednarski is the IT systems manager at the Reynolds School of Journalism.
Before he joined the Reynolds School as a faculty member, he completed his master's degree in media innovation from the Reynolds School in the fall of 2021. During his time as a student, he covered the affordable housing crisis, the unhoused community, local environmental issues and more. Prior to this, he did everything from cooking in restaurants to archaeology and conservation work.
With a background in anthropology and photography, Richard continues to work as a creating science and environment-related stories. As a storyteller, he works with video, photography and writing to craft stories focused on not just the problems but how people overcome adversity and reach an ending focused on success and solutions.
Courses taught
- JOUR 400: Introduction to Drone Filming
Selected work
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Cinematographer, Editor, "Piconland," an award-winning internationally screened documentary film about a potent and iconic cocktail ritual invented by American West immigrants, 2021
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Contributor covering the environment, agriculture, climate change, and justice issues with a local focus. , Sierra Nevada Ally, The New Lede, The Xylom
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Currently, he is working on an oral history and book of a local Nevada-centric conservation group that has helped gain protection for millions of acres across the state.
Education
- M.A. in Journalism, ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ
- B.A. in Anthropology/Photography, ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ