Background
Ballou, Jeffrey Pierre was born on August 2, 1967 in Pittsburgh. Son of Kasib Rashid and Geneva (Williams) Ballou.
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Jeffrey Pierre Ballou
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Bachelor in Journalism and African American Studies, Pennsylvania State University, 1990. Master of Arts in Journalism and Public Policy, American Un., 1992. Graduate, Howard University, 1992.
Career
Hearst news producer fellow-in-residence Station WCVB-television, Boston, 1990-1991. Freelance newswriter WTTG-television, Washington, 1992. Assignment editor Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network, 1992.
Freelance correspondent Station WAMU-FM, 1990-1992. Assistant editor Station WTOP-AM, 1992-1993. Assistant producer National Public Radio, 1990-1993.
White House producer CONUS Communications, 1993-1995. Producer, 1995-1999; White House producer, 1996-1999. Planning editor WTTG-television (Fox television), Washington, since 1999.
Commencement speaker Pennsylvania State University, McKeesport, 1999.
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Member American Federation of television and Radio Artists, National Press Club, Radio and television News Directors Association (member diversity task force), Society Professional Journalists (board directors District of Columbia chapter 1993-1995, Taishoff Broadcast fellow 1994), National Association Black Journalists, Washington Association Black Journalists (vice president 1993, president 1994), Capital Press Club, Pennsylvania State Alumni Association College Communications (board directors 1993-1995), Pennsylvania State University Alumni Council (board directors 1993-1996), White House Corrs. Association, Radio and television Corrs. Association, National Eagle Scout Association, Alpha Phi Alpha, Free and Accepted Masons (Prince Hall affiliation, 33 degree).
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