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Bio

The Back Story

I am a journalist, author and communications professional.
 

As a reporter, editor and videographer, I have covered a world of issues from political scandal in rural Pennsylvania to innovative ecotourism in Costa Rica.

 

As a web editor, I have helped design and manage websites for a range of clients, including the U.S. House of Representatives and the Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment.

 

As a researcher and copywriter, I have developed persuasive and informative campaigns for various corporations and nonprofit groups, from Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts to Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America.

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My topical areas have ranged from architecture and culture to the environment and social justice. My writing, editing and multimedia work  have spanned critical columns, in-depth features, videos, animations and other formats.

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I am a graduate of Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and Connecticut College.

“Rob is one of those rare writers who combines strong reporting skills with a vivid storytelling style.

Sara Clemence

Travel Editor, Off Duty, Wall Street Journal

“Rob brings seasoned reporting skills, compelling writing, and enthusiasm to his stories. It’s always a pleasure to work with him.”

Jennifer Flowers

Associate Editor, Travel + Leisure

“Rob meets deadlines, checks his facts and almost never makes copy errors. But the great thing about Rob is his versatility. There are not a lot of writers who can write both news and marketing copy, in so many different styles and forms. Rob is a go-to guy whether its a 300-word destination review, a longer narrative or an after-dinner speech. He can nail a funny, whimsical voice, which is pretty rare.”

Josh Schonwald

Author, The Taste of Tomorrow: Dispatches from the Future of Food

Professional History

Work Experience

Stanford University (Woods Institute for the Environment) - Communications Writer

March 2012 -

  • Raise visibility of environment and sustainability research at Stanford

  • Develop content for web properties, research briefs, press releases, etc.

Travel + Leisure; Fodor’s; Dwell; Miami Herald; BlackBook; et al. - Freelance Writer

July 2007 - March 2012

  • Contributed features, profiles and columns on newsmakers, culture, environment, etc.

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Inter-American Association for Environmental Defense - Writer / Editor

April 2010 - March 2012

  • Developed persuasive and informative content for international organization

  • Edited press releases, media updates and other promotional material

U.S. House of Representatives (CAO) - Communications Specialist

August 2009 - August 2011

  • Wrote and edited content for House.gov (1 million+ visitors/month) and House intranet

  • Crafted executive speeches, press releases and other media-focused communications

University of Chicago (National Opinion Research Center) - Coauthor      

July 2007 - May 2008

  • Field-researched and wrote book on innovative study of poverty and financial risk in Asia

Miami New Times - Reporter

October 2005 - July 2007

  • Covered range of issues, from environment to social justice, in feature-length stories

Awards

  • First place, press release: 2018 Greater Bay Area Journalism Awards

  • Fellow, New York Times Institute on the Environment, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, 2008

  • First place, arts reporting: 2008 Society of Professional Journalists Sunshine State

  • Second place, First Amendment defense, 2008 Florida Press Association Awards

  • Third Place, arts feature, 2008 AAN AltWeekly Awards

  • First place, news features: 2007 Education Writers Association National Awards

  • Honorable mention, regional news: 2007 White House Correspondents Association Awards

  • Second place, business reporting: 2007 Society of Professional Journalists Awards of Excellence

  • First place, news features: 2005 Alabama Associated Press Managing Editors Awards

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