Austin Reid Albanese
As seen in:
The Times of Israel,
Medium,
MSN UK,
Washington Post Opinions,
The Jerusalem Post,
Baltimore Sun,
The Dallas Morning News,
Deseret News,
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution,
Yahoo
and
Covers:
Jewish history, local and regional storytelling, religion, interfaith themes, philanthropy, nonprofit impact, cultural narratives, historic preservation, and adaptive reuse of religious spaces.
Doesn't Cover:
My primary focus is Jewish history, cultural narratives, philanthropy, and regional storytelling, but I occasionally explore other topics. I don’t typically cover advanced math or science.
Interview
Have you ever used a typewriter?
I have not!
What's your favorite social network?
Linkedin
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
I’m most proud of my JTA piece on disappearing small-town Jewish communities. It reflects my passion for uncovering overlooked histories and showing how small stories reveal universal themes of resilience, belonging, and change. Seeing it inspire public conversations, including an op-ed in The Jerusalem Post, reinforced how these histories are still shaping Jewish life today.
When's the best time to pitch you?
I’m a freelance writer, so I don’t take pitches, but I’m open to discussing writing opportunities. The best time to reach me is Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST. You can contact me at adr89 [at] cornell.edu.
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That local stories are only of interest to niche audiences. The histories I uncover, whether about a forgotten Jewish community or an unusual historic building, often reflect universal themes of resilience, belonging, and change.
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