JENNIFER CHAMBERS248-234-1420 jenmcgrath4024@gmail.comPROFESSIONAL SUMMARYAward-winning education journalist, storyteller, writer in Metro Detroit/Michigan for 30 years• Leads and coordinates enterprise and breaking news K-12 education coverage at The Detroit News• Extensive experience in reporting, writing, research and information gathering for news and feature stories across multiple topic areas• Solid ability to multi-task in social media platforms, promote stories and engage readers• Extensive experience in transforming complex topics in education, federal court and other agencies into understandable, informative and appealing copy• Detail oriented and able to work autonomously• Well sourced and respected on the education beatAUTHOR PAGE AND TWITTER ACCOUNThttps://www.detroitnews.com/staff/2647563001/jennifer-chambers/https://mobile.twitter.com/jchambers_dnhttps://www.detroitnews.com/oxford/PROFESSIONAL HISTORYTHE DETROIT NEWS, 2000-presentK-12 Education reporter, 2017-present. Enterprise, breaking news and data-based K-12 stories examining inequities, trends and realities that resonate with readers across the state.Assistant Metro Editor, 2012-2019Flint water crisis team, 2016-2017Federal Court/Justice Department reporter, 2015-2017Philanthropy reporter, 2014-2015Education reporter, 2011-2014General assignment reporter, 2000-2010THE OAKLAND PRESS, 1993-2000Courts and crime reporter, 1996-2000Oakland County general assignment reporter, 1993-1996THE STATE NEWS, Michigan State University’s student newspaper, 1991-1992Editorial page editor and writer, columnist and general assignment reporter.AWARDSThe Detroit chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists 2011- 2021 https://bit.ly/3HKnHGpMichigan AP Editorial Association, 2011PROFESSIONAL TRAINING/MEMBERSHIPS Education Writers Association, member from 2011-presentEDUCATIONMICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, East Lansing, Mich.December 1992, Bachelor of Arts in journalism.MSU Overseas Study Program, London, England 1991VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIESSuicide prevention campaign, “Ride to End Suicide,” organizer, 2016-2020St. John Woods Neighborhood Association, block captain, 2000-presentKensington Church volunteer 2012-2013Literacy program, Waterford schools, 1993-1995REFERENCESChastity Pratt, Education Bureau Chief, The Wall Street Journal, 313-310-7867Emily Richmond, Public Editor, Education Writers Association, 702-370-0017Christine Ferretti, Associate Editor at Bridge Detroit, 313-600-5953
Listed skills include Storytelling, News Writing, Social Media, Ap Style, and 18 others.