Program Director for @nytimes's Local Investigations Fellowship.
Long Beach, CA
Joined June 2008
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Excited to work on a long-term project through the NYT Local Investigations Fellowship. And grateful to my wonderful @chicagotribune colleagues for all the help and guidance over the past 2.5 years.
The Local Investigations Fellowship is thrilled to welcome @nellbsalzman to its 2025-26 class. Nell joins @Amari_Clare, @Sammy_Sussman, @kristianreports, @yanqixu_ and Alicia Inez Guzmán in producing ambitious local investigative journalism. nytco.com/press/introducing-…
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It is an extraordinary honor to receive a @PolkAwards in Local Reporting for our coverage of Baltimore's overdose crisis, published by @BaltimoreBanner and @nytimes Local Investigations Fellowship. thebaltimorebanner.com/commu…
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The New York Times Fellowship is now accepting applications for its 2025-26 class. The program offers early career journalists the opportunity to work in the newsroom for one year. nytco.com/press/applications…
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The @BaltimoreBanner's overdose reporting team is answering questions on Reddit today. AMA! 👇
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NEW: WSJ editor in chief @emmatuckerWSJ emails staff with the good news that Evan Gershkovich is free
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AAJA-LA chapter members: If you'd like to join us, please RSVP by Sunday, 6/22, for this panel - unless you're already registered for @IRE_NICAR
Get tips on how to make investigative collaborations between pros and early-career reporters work.
Saturday 6/22 3-4 p.m. Anaheim Marriott, Grand F lobby level
RSVP required by Sunday 6/16 to [email protected] for AAJA-LA members who are NOT registered for @IRE_NICAR
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If you're a journalist of color at #IRE24, please stop by the mixer @propublica is sponsoring on Friday, June 21. We'd love to connect!
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People are dying every day in Baltimore and almost nobody has been talking about it -- not city leaders, not the state, and not the media. We hope this joint @baltimorebanner @nytimes investigation starts an important conversation. The numbers are astounding.
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In its very first year, the New York Times Local Investigative Fellowship is a Pulitzer finalist. Incredible. And by the way, it is accepting applications. Apply! nytimes.wd5.myworkdayjobs.co… pulitzer.org/finalists/jerry… @deanbaquet @sona @kmcgrory @adamplayford
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The @sfstandard is absolutely murdering it right now. Anyone who wants to believe in local journalism again should be reading it religiously. I love the Chron forever and ever. It's my hometown.
But credit where it's due, and the Standard is on fire.
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It's been devastating watching the volume of talent laid off @latimes over the last few days. I wish I could do more for my colleagues in the profession, but if you are an investigative or data reporter and want to teach brilliant students, I am hiring. higheredjobs.com/details.cfm…
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Right now! Join @nate_rosenfield and I for an AMA about a group of Mississippi sheriffs deputies known as the “Goon Squad.” Dozens of witnesses say that for years, these deputies tortured suspects during low-level drug busts.
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Hawaii Bribery Scandal Casts A Shadow Over Lahaina’s Ruins: For years, a local businessman paid off officials in exchange for lucrative contracts. The system he exploited has been left largely unchanged. dlvr.it/Sxy29b #HInews
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Budding Journalists: Applications will open later this month for The 2024-2025 New York Times Fellowship. We are expecting thousands of applications, so now is the time to prepare your resume, cover letter and materials. Lots more information to follow in the coming days.
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The California Local News Fellowship program— a path-breaking initiative funded by the people of CA and signed into law by Gov. Newsom last year—announces its inaugural cohort of 39 journalists who will fan out to local newsrooms across the state: bit.ly/47Lhya7.
ALT Collage of images of journalists on a gold background.
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I'm spending a year investigating the overdose crisis in Baltimore and I want to hear your stories. If you fill out this form, I may reach out to you for an interview and use what you share to help inform the direction of my reporting. nytimes.com/2023/08/07/us/ba…
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#NABJ23 friends, especially those attending @NABJInvestigate's programming: If you're looking for support to cover a local investigation, let's talk. I'm recruiting for @nytimes's next Local Investigations Fellowship cohort nytimes.com/localinvestigati…
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Don’t miss this panel Thursday at #NABJ23. It is a true honor to be included among such a brilliant group of journalists and Black women. Join us for what I’m sure will be a candid & timely conversation.
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GOOD TO SEE: Clevelander @rorydoylephoto’s work back on the front page of the New York Times again. Horrible to see such abuse by an elected official.
A first for @nytimes's Local Investigations Fellowship: A local investigation, by @IlyssaDaly, on Page One nytimes.com/2023/07/19/us/mi…
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Student journalists have taken down two prominent university figures in the past two weeks -- today it was Stanford University's president, following investigative reporting from Theo Baker (@tab_delete) nytimes.com/2023/07/19/busin…
