Anne Helen Petersen

Anne Helen Petersen is a celebrated American academic, writer, and journalist. She is known for her publications in various publications, 'Hairpin,' 'Buzzfeed News' and others, as well her own book, 'Too Fat, Too Slutty, Too Loud: The Rise and Reign of the Unruly Woman.' Petersen is an expert on millennials and the impact of celebrity on culture, as well as the reform of journalistic practices. Petersen is a professor at the University of Montana where she teaches media studies.

Born in South Dakota, Anne Helen Petersen is a small-town girl who became an international success. She began her writing career while attending Pacific Lutheran University, where she earned both her B.A. and M.A. degrees. Her graduate studies focused on film. She went on to receive a PhD in Communications from the University of Washington in 2017.

Petersen's writing career has been wide-ranging and successful. She is accomplished in analyzing the impact of celebrity culture, online media, and other forms of media. In 2014, she wrote for Buzzfeed for five years and wrote a series of articles about millennials. She later went on to author a book, Too Fat, Too Slutty, Too Loud: The Rise and Reign of the Unruly Woman (2017), which examined the perceptions of how women of different sizes and levels of fame, such as bikini-clad celebrity models and the Kardashians, were viewed and critiqued.

More recently, Petersen has made a foray into another subject—journalism ethics. Drawing from her experience at Buzzfeed, Petersen has been outspoken about the need for reform of journalistic practices. She is an advocate for hiring diverse reporters, open discussions of editorial ethical conflicts, and an end to reporters taking personal projects to the newsroom.

In addition to her writing and journalistic work, Anne Helen Petersen is an academic. She is currently an associate professor of Media Studies at the University of Montana in Missoula, where she teaches media studies, journalism, and critical studies. Petersen has been published in academic journals including 'American Quarterly' and 'The Communication Review.' Her research focuses on the economics of digital journalism, the effects of corporate concentration in the media, and the role of media and celebrities in people's lives.

Anne Helen Petersen is a multifaceted figure, with a career that spans academia, journalism, and even literature. She is an expert in the analysis of celebrity culture, how millennials interact with media, and the importance of reform for journalism. Her work and research stands as a testament to her remarkable skill in examining media's role in society. Petersen is an inspiring figure for young women, aspiring journalists, and dreamers alike.