Alissa Skelton

Public-focused journalism and writing with critical thinking expertise

Freelance reporter in DC, contributor to States Newsroom, former E&E News

Legal Affairs Writer at the American Bar Association with work published in major newspapers nationwide. Experienced Appeals Court Reporter. Focused on legal and homeland security topics.

Editorial Consultant with a Master of Arts degree in journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Experienced in editorial roles and content consulting. Based in Washington, D.C.

Investigative Journalist and two-time Emmy award winner based in Washington, D.C. Connected with Poynter Institute. Experienced in investigative reporting and journalism.

Coverage of state S & L crisis, governor, legislature, Washington area stories

Experienced journalist covering regulatory and legislative issues in Washington, D.C.

White House and Capitol Hill coverage with legal education background

Gov budgets and creative content writing with travel and PR background

Assistant Editor producing and copyediting a variety of content for a leading political news outlet.

Metro breaking news and local newsletter content focused on Washington area

Covers influence and lobbying on Congress team at Bloomberg Government

Inspired Life blog at The Washington Post, news and features writing and editing

Dedicated journalist focused on user-generated content and service reportage, building online communities.

Public affairs, creative storytelling, social media strategy

Legislative reporting and political analysis focused on policy and government.

Congressional reporting with focus on Senate and Capitol Hill politics

Account Supervisor and Senior Copy Editor with experience supporting Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Chris Hedges through investigative research and interviews.

Covers intersections of politics and business as White House Business Correspondent for Reuters.

Focus on editorial work at NOTUSreports in Washington, DC

Correspondent with focus on news reporting from Washington, DC

Underrepresented local communities and Florida politics coverage

State politics, legislature, and criminal justice system in Washington state

Politics, advocacy, environmental journalism, public policy, international relations, government

Copywriting, Substack blogging, volunteer journalism, editorial and social media experience

Award-winning journalist and PR professional with experience as a network news correspondent for ABC News and PBS NewsHour, specializing in media relations and communications.

Washington politics and state government news coverage

Political news and analysis from Washington, DC

Multi-platform writer and producer with extensive experience in public broadcasting.

Investigative reporter specializing in public transparency and justice. Experienced with USA TODAY Network, New York Times, and Miami Herald. Pulitzer Prize recipient with contributions to History Channel and others.