Jon Whiting is an academic specialist in the Department of Telecommunication, Information Studies and Media, charged primarily as an instructor for audio production courses in the department. He is jointly appointed with the College of Music acting as an audio and video producer, editor and videographer. He is also working on a video series for WKAR-TV. Jon's previous experience on campus consists of work with the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory, the Center for Systems Integration and Sustainability, WDBM-FM, and MSU Extension. He has received numerous awards and a scholarship from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters.

Professionally, Jon has worked regularly with non-profit organizations in Michigan, implementing media production efforts ranging from still graphics to audio and video productions. He has worked on multiple documentary and short films in capacities of producer, editor, videographer, and audio production. Jon's specialty focus is the optimization of quality and price ratios in media production.