J W August
As seen in:
Apple Podcasts,
LinkedIn News,
MSN,
KNBC-TV (Los Angeles, CA),
WMAQ-TV (Chicago, IL),
WRC-TV (Washington, DC),
KNSD-TV (San Diego, CA),
KNTV-TV (San Jose, CA),
KPBS-TV (San Diego, CA),
KGTV-TV (San Diego, CA)
and
Covers:
criminal justice, environment, transparency in government, trafficking in humans, hate crimes, hate groups, scams of all stripes, corporate greed or incompetence, legislation at state and local level,
Doesn't Cover:
weddings, funerals
Broadcast producer for 38 years at NBC7 & 10News. Reporter for community newspapers and internet news websites. Had 60+ jobs until I discovered my calling.
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J W August’s Biography
Read Full Bio →I practice advocacy journalism --in large part because of my experiences working a range of jobs before I found my calling. Some jobs required a strong back while others required the ability to deal with the public. I was many things-- office manager, salesman, job site day laborer, factory worker, and more.. These experiences provided me insights and empathy.
In my late 30s I recognized my calling--to be a journalist. To try to leave the world a better place. I believe in keeping one…
J W August’s Journalist Portfolio
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Interview
See all 21 answers →What was your first job as a journalist?
My underground high school publication and stringer for AP on a kidnapping of young girl
Have you ever used a typewriter?
yes, Pica and Elite
How is social media changing news?
Its the biggest change since the printing press. Nothing is the same or will be the same