BRIAN JOSEPH
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SUMMARY
I am an investigative reporter, researcher and writer with a passion for people. Like any good sleuth, I’m experienced with public records and database managers. But what sets me apart is my organizational skills, my thoroughness, my dedication to accuracy and my touch with people. I am extremely proud of my consistent ability to get reticent sources to eventually work with me. How do I do it? I conduct myself with integrity and show people my commitment to understanding their story without judgement. I believe good character is more important than fame or recognition, although I have won several regional and national awards, including a Polk.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Self-Employed Researcher, 4/2019 to present
Provide public records research for private businesspeople.
Investigative Reporter, Las Vegas Review-Journal, 2/2017 to 4/2019
I pursued investigative stories that fused narrative storytelling with rigorous, accountability journalism. I conducted extensive research into sex trafficking.
Staff Reporter, FairWarning, 5/2015 to 1/2017
Wrote about public health, consumer protection and workplace safety issues.
Independent Contractor/Freelancer, 9/2014 to 4/2015
Wrote stories, edited and researched for the Investigative Reporting Program, UC Berkeley; FairWarning; Voice of San Diego and WorkComp Central newsletter
Investigative Reporting Fellow, Investigative Reporting Program, UC Berkeley, 9/2013 to 8/2014
Produced, for Mother Jones, the nation's first investigation of foster care privatization.
Investigative Reporter & Sacramento Bureau Chief/Reporter, Orange County Register, 3/2006 to 8/2013
Split time between investigations and enterprise coverage of the Capitol.
Staff Reporter, Sacramento Bee, 8/2005 to 3/2006
Covered regional conflict, real estate, eminent domain and the destruction of rural life.
Staff Reporter, The Desert Sun (Palm Springs, Calif.), 5/2003 to 7/2005
Covered the city of Palm Springs, the tourism industry and the national gay rights movement.
Intern: Seattle Times (‘02), Modesto Bee (Calif., ‘01), Lima News (Ohio, ‘00), Omaha World-Herald (2x ‘99).
COMPUTER-ASSISTED REPORTING
GIS Mapping
Social Network Analysis
Databases/spreadsheets (SQL proficient)
Optical Character Recognition
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Journalism, Missouri School of Journalism, 12/2002
Computer-Assisted Reporting Boot Camp, Investigative Reporters & Editors, 4/2002
REFERENCES
Lowell Bergman, legendary investigative reporter,-,-Matt Isaacs, investigator, Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP,-,-Monika Bauerlein, CEO, Mother Jones,-,-
