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Julia B. Chan
Producer and Digital Editor
Julia B. Chan worked at The Center for Investigative Reporting until June, 2017. Julia B. Chan is a producer and the digital editor for Reveal's national public radio program. She’s the voice of Reveal online and manages the production and curation of digital story assets that are sent to more than 200 stations across the country. Previously, Chan helped The Center for Investigative Reporting launch YouTube’s first investigative news channel, The I Files, and led engagement strategies – online and off – for multimedia projects. She oversaw communications, worked to better connect CIR’s work with a bigger audience and developed creative content and collaborations to garner conversation and impact.
Before joining CIR, Chan worked as a Web editor and reporter at the San Francisco Examiner. She managed the newspaper’s digital strategy and orchestrated its first foray into social media and online engagement. A rare San Francisco native, she studied broadcasting at San Francisco State University, focusing on audio production and recording. Chan is based in Reveal's Emeryville, California, office.
Posted inInside the Newsroom
Your monthly dose of investigative news on the radio starts Jan. 24
On Saturday, we start a new venture on air: “Reveal” will begin airing monthly broadcasts on public radio stations across the country.
Posted inUncategorized
Winter is coming: What to expect if it’s dry again
The water year that ended Tuesday was one of the driest on record for California. Let’s take a look at what we can expect for the new year.
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Posted inClimate Change, Environment, The Secrets of the Drought
Winter is coming: What to expect if it’s dry again
The water year that ended Tuesday was one of the driest on record for California. Let’s take a look at what we can expect for the new year.
Posted inUncategorized
Off/Page director recaps 1st year of melding youth poetry, journalism
Last week marked the one-year anniversary of the Off/Page Project, The Center for Investigative Reporting’s collaboration with San Francisco literary nonprofit Youth Speaks. Representing the intersection of youth voice and civic engagement, Off/Page integrates the analytical lens of investigative journalism with youth-centered storytelling.
Posted inInside the Newsroom
Off/Page director recaps 1st year of melding youth poetry, journalism
Last week marked the one-year anniversary of the Off/Page Project, The Center for Investigative Reporting’s collaboration with San Francisco literary nonprofit Youth Speaks. Representing the intersection of youth voice and civic engagement, Off/Page integrates the analytical lens of investigative journalism with youth-centered storytelling.
Posted inClimate Change, Environment, The Secrets of the Drought
Big fines could leave water-wasting Californians high and dry
California’s in hot water – and you might be, too. Violators of the state’s new mandatory water restrictions, which started this week, face fines of up to $500.
Posted inCriminal Justice, Solitary Confinement
Solitary confinement’s comedic moment shows it’s no laughing matter
On Sunday’s episode of “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” on HBO, the comedian host devoted almost 18 minutes to a segment critiquing the U.S. prison system, including solitary confinement.
Posted inLocal Law Enforcement, Surveillance and Privacy
Privacy protections for Web data gaining momentum
The White House has taken a step toward putting limitations on how companies can use the digital information they gather about private citizens.
Posted inLocal Law Enforcement, Surveillance and Privacy
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