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Sam Stecklow’s Biography
Read Full Bio →Journalist, researcher, and editor focusing on law enforcement, urban development, politics, cannabis, media, and transportation. Bay Area native recently transplanted to Athens, Ohio after seven years in Chicago and one in Salt Lake City.
Sam Stecklow’s Journalist Portfolio
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Awards
See all 14 awards →Pulitzer Prize (Finalist)
2021 - Audio Reporting
I was a lead reporter on the team behind the "Somebody" podcast produced by Invisible Institute, The Intercept, iHeartRadio, and TenderfootTV.
National Magazine Award
2021 - Podcasting
I was a lead reporter on the team behind the "Somebody" podcast produced by Invisible Institute, The Intercept, iHeartRadio, and TenderfootTV.
National Headliner Award
2021 - Criminal Justice/Crime Podcast
I was a lead reporter on the team behind the "Somebody" podcast produced by Invisible Institute, The Intercept, iHeartRadio, and TenderfootTV.
Scripps Howard Award
2020 - Excellence in Radio/Podcast Coverage
I was a lead reporter on the team behind the "Somebody" podcast produced by Invisible Institute, The Intercept, iHeartRadio, and TenderfootTV.
IDA Documentary Award
2020 - Best Audio Documentary
I was a lead reporter on the team behind the "Somebody" podcast produced by Invisible Institute, The Intercept, iHeartRadio, and TenderfootTV.
Third Coast International Audio Festival Richard Dreihaus Foundation Competition
2020 - Best Serialized Story
I was a lead reporter on the team behind the podcast "Somebody," produced by Invisible Institute, The Intercept, iHeartRadio, and TenderfootTV.
Lisagor Award
2020 - Best Investigative Reporting (All Media)
I was a lead reporter on the team behind the "Somebody" podcast produced by Invisible Institute, The Intercept, iHeartRadio, and TenderfootTV.
Lisagor Award
2020 - Best Feature Series (All Media)
I was a lead reporter on the team behind the "Somebody" podcast produced by Invisible Institute, The Intercept, iHeartRadio, and TenderfootTV.
Lisagor Award
2020 - Best Podcast (Online)
I was a lead reporter on the team behind the "Somebody" podcast produced by Invisible Institute, The Intercept, iHeartRadio, and TenderfootTV.
Lisagor Award
2020 - Best New Podcast (Online)
I was a lead reporter on the team behind the "Somebody" podcast produced by Invisible Institute, The Intercept, iHeartRadio, and TenderfootTV.
Lisagor Award
2020 - Best Podcast Single Episode (Online)
I was a lead reporter on the team behind the "Somebody" podcast produced by Invisible Institute, The Intercept, iHeartRadio, and TenderfootTV.
Lisagor Award
2019 - General Excellence in Print Journalism
A full-staff award for the South Side Weekly's work in 2019, during which I was the managing editor of the paper.
Sidney Award
2016 - Investigative Journalism
Awarded for investigative reporting into a Chicago police union's role in spreading misinformation about the victims of police shootings.
Lisagor Award
2015 - Best Start-Up
The staff of City Bureau, which I served as a part of during this time period, was awarded the 2015 "Best Start-Up" award from the Chicago Headline Club.