Jerry Whitfield has more than 35 years of experience in radio, television and film. He earned his undergraduate degree in TV/Radio Communications and went on to work for The Walt Disney Company, While still at Disney, he also worked as an air personality at a Southern California radio station, and worked as a freelance camera operator/video editor for Disney Theme Parks, Planet Hollywood, ABC Television/ESPN, and Sony Television.
He joined USC as the Head of Audio/Visual for the school’s Auxiliary Services Group before joining the Marshall School a year later.
Jerry graduated with an MFA from the USC School of Cinematic Arts. A short film he wrote won several awards and was featured on Showtime.
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USC Marshall Honors Faculty and Staff Excellence
At the 2026 Faculty and Staff Awards, the Marshall community recognized colleagues for their leadership, mentorship, and excellence in teaching and research.
