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Reporting background with focus on Chicago Defender audience and media publishing

Freelance reporter, copyeditor, news editor, and managing editor with community and industry awards for newspaper and reporting.

Freelance multimedia artist and journalist based in Chicago, Illinois

Reporting and contributions related to Chicago Defender content

Member network engagement director with background at WBEZ, USA Today, City Bureau

Experienced reporter and columnist with over 11 years at Chicago Defender Publishing Co. Skilled in producing compelling news content and storytelling. Consulting producer with a strong background in journalism.

Award-winning journalist with expertise in creative storytelling and communications

Freelance and contributing writer for a Chicago-based African-American publication, producing content relevant to the community.

Reproductive justice and related social issues reporting

Experienced news reporter and public information director with a background in journalism and media communications.

Focus on injustice and related social issues in Chicago area

Experienced journalist and media professional with a background in news reporting and media content creation.

Bilingual multimedia journalist and travel writer with social media expertise

Reporting on news and events in Chicago and related topics

Political and government news coverage focused on Capitol affairs

Photography, radio hosting, reporting, and assignment editing experience in news media

Religion, race, and media topics with multimedia skills including photography and videography

Emmy and Peabody award-winning senior journalist

Contributing reporter covering music and entertainment for Chicago Defender and various publications.

Focus on editorial content and copy editing for Chicago Defender

Community investment and civic reporting focused on Chicago area

Beth Mund is a reporter and columnist for the Loras College Newspaper and an on-air reporter for KDTH AM Radio. She is actively involved in journalism and media within the Greater Chicago Area.

Race and gender issues, features writing, biography, freelance writing

Reporter and host at WBEZ, covering news and current affairs

Southwest Side Chicago neighborhoods and local community news coverage

Multimedia Editor with experience at The Chicago Reporter, skilled in digital engagement and reporting.

Experience includes reporting for Metro Reporter and The Daily Iowan

Climate, finance, and housing reporting and investigations

Multimedia content for Chicago Reporter, focus on local issues and community stories

Editor, reporter, and writer with over 13 years of experience in journalism and media content creation.