Editor-in-chief, Spirit of Jefferson newspaper | Founder/Owner of 81 Creative | @wvumediacollege X2 alum | Pretty handy with a camera

Andrew Spellman’s Biography

I'm the editor-in-chief of the Spirit of Jefferson newspaper in Charles Town, W.Va., where I lead coverage spanning local news, national and state politics, business, and environmental issues.

Previously, I served as managing editor at Project Upland Magazine, where my environmental reporting notably focused on upland bird populations in the western United States from 2020-23. Overall, I'm proud to provide impactful journalism tailored to diverse topics and audiences.