Making News Jane Hampden

Jimmy Gutierrez worked as a Milwaukee firefighter before pursuing a career in public radio, but he saw patterns in both professions that spurred him to work for change. Now, through a fellowship at Stanford, he’s exploring new ways to reach communities like the one he grew up in on Milwaukee’s south side.
@JimmyGootz
John S. Knight Fellowship profile
How Management Gets in the Way of Connecting With Community (Medium)

Some days he’s making photos of children playing at the Lake Michigan shoreline; other days he pulls on a gas mask to cover tense protests. Mike DeSisti is a multimedia journalist for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and a licensed drone pilot whose images tell the region’s stories.
@mdesisti
Mike DeSisti’s recent work - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

As a criminal defense attorney, Maayan Silver was good at analyzing evidence and understanding human nature, but she was ready for a change. Now she puts those skills to work as a public radio reporter, focusing most recently on Wisconsin’s key role in the nation’s politics and an array of other stories as a general assignment reporter.
@maayansilver
Maayan Silver’s recent work - WUWM

For 23 years, WISN Chief Photojournalist Jason Hunter has covered news and sports in southeast Wisconsin. Working with or without a reporter, Hunter is a storyteller in the field, weaving together video and sound to take viewers there. He combines observation and interview skills to highlight the humanity in his stories.
@JHunts71

After covering a range of beats for newspapers in southeast Wisconsin, Corrinne Hess started a new career in public radio. She grew up in Racine and worked her way through college, always aiming to be a journalist. Now, as president of the Milwaukee Press Club, she encourages students to connect with the club to meet reporters eager to help out young journalists.
@CorriHess
Corrinne Hess’ recent work - Wisconsin Public Radio

Right out of college, Talis Shelbourne landed a job at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Her title is “investigative solutions reporter,” covering how the city works — and doesn’t — for its least powerful citizens. She’s a UW-Milwaukee graduate who hopes to encourage middle and high school students to consider careers in journalism.
@talisseer
Talis Shelbourne’s recent work - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel