Rhitu Chatterjee
Washington
Summary
Award-winning multi-media journalist with nearly 20 years of experience in science, environment, and health reporting across radio, magazine, and digital platforms. Proven expertise in storytelling and editing, complemented by podcast hosting experience. A frequent mentor, trainer, panelist and moderator.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Correspondent
National Public Radio, NPR
Washington
04.2018 - Current
- Cover mental health news and features for NPR shows, website, and podcasts.
- Hosted several episodes of the Life Kit and Short Wave podcasts.
- A story about Bogotá's unique program to the city's family caregivers was recognized by the National Association of Hispanic Journalists.
- Collaborated with ProPublica on a 2024 series about how insurers limit access to mental health care, which was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize.
Editor
National Public Radio, NPR
Washington
06.2016 - 04.2018
- Edited digital and radio stories for broadcast and the former NPR blog, The Salt.
- Contributed to coverage that earned the blog a 2018 James Beard Publication of the Year award.
- Reported for both radio and digital platforms.
Contributing Correspondent
PRX's The World
Delhi
11.2013 - 04.2016
- Reported on current affairs for The World, with a focus on health, poverty, development, and gender issues.
- A story about Indian women reclaiming public spaces, was recognized by the South Asian Journalists Association for outstanding arts and culture reporting.
- Co-hosted a week-long series on women's rights in India.
- A story about Indian women reclaiming public spaces, was recognized by the South Asian Journalists Association for outstanding arts and culture reporting.
Contributing Correspondent
Science magazine
New Delhi
11.2013 - 04.2016
- Reported news and feature stories about health and science in India.
- Investigated a mysterious epidemic of chronic kidney disease in pockets of Southern India, and how it brought together scientists around the world to investigate the factors driving it.
- Reported cover story about an MIT neuroscientist's ground breaking effort to bring sight to congenitally blind kids and young adults.
Science Reporter
National Public Radio, NPR
Washington
04.2013 - 10.2013
- Reported science and health stories for broadcast and NPR website.
Science Reporter and Host
WGBH and PRX's The World
Boston
08.2009 - 04.2013
- Hosted and produced The World Science Podcast, a weekly podcast on science news.
- Covered science, health and environmental news for broadcast.
- A story about a mysterious kidney disease epidemic in Sri Lanka, reported in collaboration with the Center for Public Integrity, was recognized by the South Asian Journalists Association.
- A story about one Indian girl's struggles navigating gender roles was recognized by Gabriel Awards.
Associate Editor
Environmental Science & Technology
Washington
01.2007 - 04.2009
- Reported and edited environmental science and policy news and features.
Education
Master of Arts - Journalism
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO05-2007
Skills
- Reporting
- Compelling storytelling
- Podcast hosting
- Digital and audio editing
- Trauma-informed interviewing
- Collaboration
- Hostile environment training certified
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Bengali
Native/ Bilingual
Nepali
Limited
Kannada
Limited
Affiliations
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Cooking
- Traveling
Accomplishments
- National Association of Hispanic Journalists. July, 2024.
- Global Early Childhood Reporting Fellowship. Dart Center on Trauma and Journalism. 2022.
- The Health Coverage Fellowship. Boston. April-May, 2019.
- South Asian Journalism Association (SAJA) Awards, 2013 and 2016.
- Journalism Fellowship. Santa Fe Institute. April-May, 2015.
- Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting, Reporting Grant, 2014 and 2015.
- Gabriel Awards, 2014.
Timeline
Health Correspondent
National Public Radio, NPR
04.2018 - Current
Editor
National Public Radio, NPR
06.2016 - 04.2018
Contributing Correspondent
PRX's The World
11.2013 - 04.2016
Contributing Correspondent
Science magazine
11.2013 - 04.2016
Science Reporter
National Public Radio, NPR
04.2013 - 10.2013
Science Reporter and Host
WGBH and PRX's The World
08.2009 - 04.2013
Associate Editor
Environmental Science & Technology
01.2007 - 04.2009
Master of Arts - Journalism
University of Missouri
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