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The Trace Is Hiring a Story Editor

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The Trace Is Hiring a Story Editor

We report on gun violence, safety, and justice. Help us cover those issues in a way that makes a difference.

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The Trace Is Hiring a Managing Editor

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The Trace Is Hiring a Managing Editor

Our nonprofit journalism on gun violence, safety, and justice is making a difference. Help us expand our impact.

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Two Trace Reporters Are Livingston Awards Finalists

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Two Trace Reporters Are Livingston Awards Finalists

The Trace is pleased to announce that staff writer Brian Freskos and reporter Alain Stephens have been named finalists for the distinguished Livingston Awards for Young Journalists. The honor recognizes outstanding reporting and storytelling by journalists…

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The Trace Is Hiring a Community Outreach Editor

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The Trace Is Hiring a Community Outreach Editor

As the only news organization exclusively dedicated to covering gun violence, The Trace has a responsibility to ensure that our journalism serves the most affected communities. We’re looking for a talented community editor who can help us do that better,…

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The Trace Is Hiring an Engagement Editor

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The Trace Is Hiring an Engagement Editor

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The Trace is a 2020 ASME Finalist for General Excellence

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The Trace is a 2020 ASME Finalist for General Excellence

The Trace is a finalist for a National Magazine Award for General Excellence in the Special Interest category. The Trace joins The Hollywood Reporter, Atlanta, Audubon, and National Parks on the judges’ shortlist. The honor, announced February 6 by the…

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The Trace Is Hiring a Chicago Reporter

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The Trace Is Hiring a Chicago Reporter

It’s not news to anyone in Chicago that the city has long struggled with gun violence. We’re hiring a reporter to cover what’s being done, or not, to address the problem. The Trace is the only news organization in America…

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The Trace’s ‘Since Parkland’ Wins Two Awards

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The Trace’s ‘Since Parkland’ Wins Two Awards

The Trace received top awards from two media organizations for its first-ever student journalism reporting project. On September 30, The Trace received the 2019 Global Youth & News Media award for “Since Parkland,” a 10-month reporting collaboration profiling…

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The Trace Adds Two Reporters to Its Ranks

The Trace is eager to announce the newest member of its reporting team: Will Van Sant starts this week as a reporter covering the gun lobby. “I’m thrilled to be joining The Trace, which is home to so many talented…

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The Trace Is a Finalist for Six Awards

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The Trace Is a Finalist for Six Awards

The Trace is a finalist for five 2019 Online Journalism Awards, announced Tuesday by the Online News Association. We’re honored to be in the running for General Excellence in the Small Newsroom category. (Close readers may recall that last…

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Coverage of Mass Shootings Threatens Public Safety. Let’s Fix It.

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Coverage of Mass Shootings Threatens Public Safety. Let’s Fix It.

America’s news organizations must acknowledge the negative impact our reporting can have — and pledge to change course.

Miles Kohrman and Katherine Reed
The Trace Is Hiring a Reporter

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The Trace Is Hiring a Reporter

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The Trace Receives a Pair of Awards for Investigative and Feature Reporting

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The Trace Receives a Pair of Awards for Investigative and Feature Reporting

The Trace has earned honors from two journalism organizations for our investigative reporting and feature writing. On June 3, staff writer Mike Spies received the New York Press Club’s continuing coverage award for his exhaustive reporting on the National…

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The Trace Is Hiring a News Editor

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The Trace Is Hiring a News Editor

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The Trace Is Honored for ‘General Excellence’ by the Online News Association

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The Trace Is Honored for ‘General Excellence’ by the Online News Association

The Trace won a “general excellence” award from the Online News Association at its annual conference in Austin, Texas, on September 15. We tied with a Postdata.club, a Cuba-based data journalism outlet, in the “micro newsroom” category, which…

Jennifer Mascia

Announcements

The Trace Is Hiring a Story Editor

The Trace Is Hiring a Managing Editor

Two Trace Reporters Are Livingston Awards Finalists

The Trace Is Hiring a Community Outreach Editor

The Trace Is Hiring an Engagement Editor

The Trace is a 2020 ASME Finalist for General Excellence

The Trace Is Hiring a Chicago Reporter

The Trace’s ‘Since Parkland’ Wins Two Awards

The Trace Adds Two Reporters to Its Ranks

The Trace Is a Finalist for Six Awards

Coverage of Mass Shootings Threatens Public Safety. Let’s Fix It.

The Trace Is Hiring a Reporter

The Trace Receives a Pair of Awards for Investigative and Feature Reporting

The Trace Is Hiring a News Editor

The Trace Is Honored for ‘General Excellence’ by the Online News Association