Nicole Franklin, SIUE Director of Communications, Featured in Edwardsville Intelligencer Profile
Posted August 12, 2026
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Director of Communications Nicole Franklin was recently featured in a seven-question profile by the Edwardsville Intelligencer, discussing her background and career in communications. Franklin, who joined SIUE in fall 2023, shared how her early interest in film and television storytelling led her into a 30-year career in broadcast news before transitioning into public relations and communications, including her prior role as Public Information Officer for the City of St. Louis Department of Public Safety.
In the interview, Franklin described her daily work overseeing media coverage, social media, and internal publications across SIUE's campuses in Edwardsville, East St. Louis, Belleville, and Alton, along with the small team that supports these efforts. She also reflected on the most rewarding aspects of her role, including seeing SIUE students and staff earn bylines in news coverage, and offered advice for students pursuing careers in communications, emphasizing the importance of strong writing skills across all forms of media.
Full interview: Edwardsville Intelligencer
