BRANDON GRAVES

Brandon Graves is a Visiting Lecturer in Digital Media at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, where he teaches courses in video journalism, video storytelling, and multimedia production. A six-time Emmy nominee and Edward R. Murrow Award winner, he spent more than a decade working in television news, including serving as Director of Visual Presentation at 13News Now in Norfolk, Virginia. Throughout his career, Brandon has focused on the craft of video storytelling, helping journalists and visual storytellers develop stronger narratives and more compelling video journalism across digital platforms. In addition to his newsroom leadership experience, he has taught video and interactive journalism at the University of California, Berkeley and previously served as Director of the Newsroom Collective, where he partnered with newsrooms and journalists across the country to strengthen video journalism and visual storytelling practices.

Today, Brandon continues to teach and produce video storytelling while sharing insights on media, storytelling, and professional growth through digital platforms.
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Beyond his work in video journalism, Brandon also works with students and educators through speaking, workshops, and training focused on storytelling, learning, and modern digital tools. His work supports students in developing the skills and mindset needed to succeed in college and career, while helping educators use multimedia and video storytelling to create more engaging learning experiences.

Learn more: https://www.brandongraves.org