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Jennifer's Latest News Reports via Twitter Freedom of the Press
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I am an independent journalist monitoring and defending freedom of the press in the USA and worldwide. [See my Twitter feed at left for causes, topics and stories that I support.]
Beginning my career in 1991, I have worked as a full-time reporter and stringer for several mainstream media outlets including CNN, Gannett, McClatchy and the New York Post. My start in journalism began in newsradio working as a reporter for several stations in upstate New York (WGY-Schenectady; WRWD-Highland; WPTR-Newburgh; WVOS-Liberty). In my early days, I cut my teeth as a staff writer for the Associated Press, Albany, NY bureau. Now, I focus my efforts on supporting and writing for independent media, most notably as a columnist for community newspaper Whatcom Watch, a printed publication that celebrates more than 20 years (started 1992). To learn about my philosophies and attitude toward journalism and newsgathering, read my editorials (go to Portfolio/Whatcom Watch). As the Washington State Bureau Correspondent for Reporters Without Borders, I write about press freedom and help protect fellow journalists. In 2012, I conducted a six-week research project in Iceland on freedom of the press. See the news bar below the Twitter feed on this page for updates and presentations on my press freedom research. I am a proud graduate of the Ithaca College Roy H. Park School of Communications and have completed the Washington Semester Program for Journalism at American University in Wash, DC. I hold a master's degree in communication from Plattsburgh (NY) State University. When not on journo assignment, I share my experiences and expertise with students and speak up regarding press freedom. I am a senior instructor at Western Washington University teaching in the Communication Studies and Journalism departments. I welcome hearing from fellow journalists, students and others interested in journalism and the state of the news industry today. I enjoy speaking to student and community audiences so please go to my speaking page for more information on my travel schedule and feel free to contact me to get a dialogue going regarding a visit to your region, university or community. Professional Organizations I support
Society of Professional Journalists New York Press Club, Inc. Washington Press Association Journalism Education Association (JEA) Asian American Journalists Association-Seattle Chapter (AAJA) Awards
My article was recognized with the First Place for Arts Reporting & Criticism News & Features (Non-Daily Newspapers): "Take a Look at Iceland: Internet Freedom During Election Season"
The contest honors the best in journalism in SPJ’s Region 10, which includes Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. From the judge: "A very well put together comparison and analysis of the ever-evolving use of social media and the internet to access, explore,amplify, and refute information. Jennifer Karchmer does an excellent job putting various views of internet freedom under the microscope. This piece gives the reader a well researched perspective and where we were, where we are, and where we might be going." Full list of winners here. "Writing Website of the Week"
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All work is copyright and cannot be reproduced without the express written consent of Jennifer Karchmer. Contact me for permissions and freelance rates: jenniferkarchmer@live.com
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