Jeffrey Whitten is a broadcast educator, mentor, and award-winning producer.
From 2014 to 2024, Jeffrey Whitten was a key figure at Titan Communications, the on-campus digital media center at California State University, Fullerton (CSUF), which includes a TV studio (Titan TV), radio station (Titan Radio), and website (Titan Universe). As Television Specialist, he trained and mentored the next generation of content creators and journalists in film, radio, and television. His work spanned multi-camera studio production, radio production, website management, closed captioning, and live broadcasting, all within a hands-on academic setting.
Since 2018, Mr. Whitten has been teaching upper-division TV Studio Production and Directing courses as part of the Broadcast Production track in the Cinematic Arts Department at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB). He trains and mentors students in all aspects of television production, from pre-production planning to post-production workflows. His students gain hands-on experience in technical, administrative, and teamwork skills through various projects, including narrative sitcoms, music performance programs, TV news programs, talk shows, and newscasts, all utilizing a multi-camera setup.
In July 2024, Mr. Whitten assumed the full-time role of managing 22 West Media at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), where he oversees the Radio, Television, and Magazine branches as the Assistant Director of Student Media. He fosters an inclusive and dynamic environment that nurtures the next generation of media professionals, ensuring they are well-prepared for successful careers in the rapidly evolving media landscape.
Jeffrey Whitten holds a B.A. in Film & Television Studio Production with an emphasis in Directing & Animation from California State University, Long Beach, and an M.S. in Civil & Environmental Engineering from California State University, Fullerton.
