CHARLES W. ECENBARGER II Phone: (570) 730-1664 Charles.Ecenbarger@sckans.edu www.cwecenbarger.com Winfield, KS EDUCATION Ph.D. North Carolina State University, Raleigh Communication, Rhetoric & Digital Media Advisor: Dr. Adriana de Souza e Silva TBD: November 2021 M.A. Ball State University, Muncie Digital Storytelling Advisor: Dr. Robert Brookey B.S. May 2015 Syracuse University, Syracuse Communication & Rhetorical Studies December 2012 TEACHING EXPERIENCE Southwestern College, Winfield, KS ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, Communication • Director of Student Media • • • • • • COMM 102 – Elements of Oral Communication COMM 110 – Media Writing COMM 205 – Digital Photography COMM 214 – Video Production COMM 250 – Media Law and Ethics COMM 325 – Media Experience University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA FACULTY INSTRUCTOR, Communication • • • • • • • Fall 2020 – Spring 2021 COMM 031 – Media and Society COMM 032 – Media Writing COMM 135 – Principles of Public Relations COMM 187 – Immersive Learning Internship – Social Media Campaigns MEDX 011 – Critical Media Making MEDX 109 - Capstone MEDX 189 - Practicum Fitchburg State University, Fitchburg, MA INSTRUCTOR, Communication • • Fall 2020 - Present Spring 2020 – Fall 2020 COM 7705 – Graduate Seminar on Social Mobilities COM 1130 – Communication Media and Society Ecenbarger, Charles - 1 North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC INSTRUCTOR, Communication • • • • COM 110 – Introduction to Public Speaking COM 257 – Media History and Theory COM 327 – Critical Studies in Communication Media COM 367 – Multimedia Production and Digital Culture Ball State University, Muncie, IN INSTRUCTOR, Telecommunications • Fall 2015 – Spring 2020 Fall 2014 – Spring 2015 TCOM 351 – Web Development Graduate Students Gitaine Chaisson, University of the Pacific 2021 PUBLICATIONS Peer Reviewed Publications Grandinetti, J. & Ecenbarger, C. (2018). Imagine Pokémon in the “Real” World: A Deleuzian Approach to Pokémon GO and Augmented Reality. Critical Studies in Media Communication. Ecenbarger, C. (2016). Comic Books, Video Games, and Transmedia Storytelling: A Case Study of The Walking Dead. International Journal of Gaming and ComputerMediated Simulations. 8(2), 34-42. Ecenbarger, C. (2014). The Impact of Video Games on Identity Construction. Pennsylvania Communication Annual. 70(3), 34-50. Ecenbarger, C. (2012). Queued Up: The Functioning of Randomized Groups in World of Warcraft. Well Played: Video Games, Value and Meaning. 1(3), 21-38. Chapters Brookey, R. & Ecenbarger, C. (2016). Our Country, Our Language, Our Server: Xenophobic And Racist Discourse in League of Legends. In Rebecca Ann Lind (Ed), Race and Gender in Electronic Media. (1st Ed., pp. 175-194). New York City, New York, USA Routledge. Ecenbarger, C. (2016). Mortal Kombat: Finish Him! In R. Mejia, J. Banks, & A. Adams (Eds.), 100 Greatest Video Game Franchises. (1st Ed., pp. 121-123). Lanham, Maryland, USA: Rowman & Littlefield. Reviews Ecenbarger, Charles - 2 Ecenbarger, C. (2017). Between Film, Video, and the Digital. Critical Studies in Media Communication. 34(3), 312-313, DOI: 10.1080/15295036.2017.1328125 Ecenbarger, C. (2016). “In war, not everyone’s a soldier.” A Review of This War of Mine. Press Start, 3(2), 70-73. PRESENTATIONS AND INVITED LECTURES Conference Presentations October 8, 2021. Broadcasters Education Association. Las Vegas, NV. “Going Live: Twitch Best Practices and the Production of a Full-Time Video Game Streamer.” April 20, 2019. Popular Culture Association National Conference. Washington, D.C. “Going Live: Twitch Best Practices and the Production of a Full-Time Video Game Streamer.” October 12, 2018. Association of Internet Researchers. Montreal, Canada. “From Football Fields to Data Fields: RFID and the Production of Space and Perception.” November 12, 2016. National Communication Association. Philadelphia, PA. “The Revealing of Reproducibility: Ambient Rhetoric and Remix Culture.” Top Student Paper. November 11, 2016. National Communication Association. Philadelphia, PA. “Too Much, Too Soon: A Critical Case Study of Virtuality’s CS1000.” High Honorable Mention. March 23, 2016. Popular Culture Association National Conference. Seattle, WA. “I Remember When this was Free: The Transition from Add-ons to Downloadable Content.” April 14, 2015. Broadcasting Education Association Conference. Las Vegas, NV. “Our Country, Our Language, Our Server: Xenophobic and Racist Discourse in League Of Legends.” April 4, 2014. Popular Culture Association / American Culture Association National Conference. New Orleans, LA. “Damnit, Carl! I Told you to Stay in the Comics!: Convergence in Telltale’s the Walking Dead.” October 29, 2014. Ball State University’s Computer Science Department Colloquium Series. Muncie, IN. “Three Perspectives on Multidisciplinary Collaboration in the Immersive Game Development Studio.” October 16, 2014. International Academic Conference on Meaningful Play. East Lansing, MI. “The Bone Wars: Design and Development, Social Media and Community.” Ecenbarger, Charles - 3 April 16, 2014. Popular Culture Association / American Culture Association National Conference. Chicago, IL. “Get Over Here: A Transtextual Analysis of the Mortal Kombat Reboot.” June 4, 2010. Beacon Conference. Middletown, NY. “Selling Ourselves: Restrictive Economic Policy and the Market for Human Organs.” Poster Sessions October 20, 2016. International Academic Conference on Meaningful Play. East Lansing, MI. Evolving Narratives in Digital/Physical Spaces: A Conceptual Model and Case Study of the Ghost of Pool Woods. Invited Talks November 22, 2015. Immersive Learning Research Network’s “The Versatilist” Podcast. “Virtual Reality: Artist and Industry. October 27, 2014. Ball State University TCOM101 Emerging Technologies: “An Abridged History of Virtual Reality Head-Mounted Displays.” INSTITUTIONAL AND DEPARTMENTAL SERVICE Southwestern College, Winfield, KS • • • • Director of Student Media Admission and Retention Committee Communication Major Program Committee Student Advisor University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA • Program Committee North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC • Program Committee Student Representative HONORS AND AWARDS NCA Student Top Paper Award 2016 Game Studies Division NCA Student High Honorable Mention 2016 Theatre, Film, & New Multi-Media Division NCSU Ward Fellowship 2015 $3,000 Award Ecenbarger, Charles - 4 Ball State University Certificate of Achievement 2015 Ball State University Most Recognizable Grad Student 2015 Ball State University Outstanding Grad Student 2014 Department of Telecommunications Ball State University Merit Fellowship 2014 / 2013 $1,500 Award Mary Earle Outstanding Research Award 2012 Game Studies Division PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Popular Culture Association 2014 – Present National Communication Association 2016 – Present Association of Internet Researchers 2018 – Present PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Freelance, Multiple Locations FREELANCE PRODUCER • • • • • Completed projects in video capture/editing and sound capture/editing. Responsible for overall project management including the project scope, coordinating, scheduling, timelines, planning, deliverables, and ensuring all deadlines are met. Operational responsibilities include hiring assistants, budgeting, planning marketing campaigns, and analyzing various trends and market data. Provide exceptional internal and external communication while serving as an intermediary between clients and contractors. Additional responsibilities include script writing, creative work, copywriting, feature writing, and social media management. Ball State University – Dept. of Telecommunications SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER • • • • 2013 – 2015 Manage social media platforms including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc. including blog post content, hashtags, SEO, keywords, etc. Analyze various market trends and data to remain abreast and effectively manage the university’s social media platforms. Liaised with client’s and contractors as appropriate. Additional responsibilities included script writing, creative work, feature writing, video editing, and graphic design. ComfortSpec Contractors COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT • 2015 - Present 2013 Managed the social media platforms of the company to develop marketing campaigns and interact with clients. Ecenbarger, Charles - 5 • • Led client presentations including learning-based workshops, trade shows, and in-house/in-office presentations on various topics related to home improvement and real estate. Responsible for event planning, analyzing various data and market trends, and managing outside sales. AT&T MEDIA PLANNER • • • • 2011 - 2012 Completed projects in video capture/editing and sound capture/editing. Responsible for overall project management including the project scope, coordinating, scheduling, timelines, planning, deliverables, and ensuring all deadlines are met. Operational responsibilities include hiring assistants, budgeting, planning marketing campaigns, and analyzing various trends and market data. Provide exceptional internal and external communication while serving as an intermediary between clients and contractors. COMPUTER SKILLS Adobe Creative Software Social Media Content & Algorithm Film Production Screenwriting Web Design Game Design Live Streaming E-sports Industry & Production OTHER PROJECTS EgoViking Live Steam, Video Game Live Stream 2016 – 2020 YouTube Editor, Content Editing for Various Channels. 2015 – 2020 The Bone Wars, Digital Game 2014 Secret Schematics, Alternate Reality Mobile Game 2014 Double Up, Tabletop Dice Game 2013 Luck of the Draw, Tabletop Card & Dice Game 2013 America’s First Sport, Documentary 2013 Ecenbarger, Charles - 6