Kim Chandler
Pike Road,Alabama
Summary
Award-winning writer and reporter with more than 20 years experience in print and digital media for large news organizations. Experienced in a broad array of subjects including public policy; science, medical and environmental issues; national and state politics and the criminal justice system. Adept at breaking down complex information. Skilled in multplatform storytelling and social media promotion.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Newsperson
The Associated Press
10.2014 - Current
- Wrote news and feature articles of national interest arising from the southeastern United States.
- Covered breaking news events in real-time for multiple platforms.
- Collaborated with other journalists, photographers, videographers and graphic artists to produce in-depth and explanatory pieces.
- Produced news stories related to public policy, legislation and state politics.
- Covered a wide range of topics including state politics, natural disasters and criminal justice.
Statehouse Reporter
Alabama Media Group
10.2012 - 01.2014
- Led a team of reporters in the transformation from print to digital platforms.
- Developed and reported news stories related to public policy, government and state politics.
Reporter
The Birmingham News
11.1999 - 10.2012
- Produced investigative pieces related to public policy and government spending.
- Reported on a wide-range of topics including state government, natural disasters and the criminal justice system.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Journalism
Auburn University
Auburn, AlabamaSkills
- Writing and reporting
- Digital media expertise
- Public policy analysis
- Criminal justice knowledge
- Excel proficiency
- Multiplatform storytelling
Accomplishments
- Associated Press Best of the Month 2025 for coverage of the nation's first nitrogen execution.
- Distinguished Auburn Journalism Alumnus 2019.
- Editors' Award Birmingham News for enterprise reporting.
Timeline
Newsperson
The Associated Press
10.2014 - Current
Statehouse Reporter
Alabama Media Group
10.2012 - 01.2014
Reporter
The Birmingham News
11.1999 - 10.2012
Bachelor's Degree - Journalism
Auburn University
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