Michael Ames
Contributing Writer at The New Yorker- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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The New Yorker
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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300 - 400 Employee
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Contributing Writer
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Mar 2014 - Present
Contributing national affairs writer Contributing national affairs writer
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Rolling Stone
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Contributing Writer
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Sep 2022 - Present
Investigative journalist covering national and government affairs. Investigative journalist covering national and government affairs.
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Penguin Random House
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United States
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Book Publishing
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700 & Above Employee
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Writer
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Jan 2016 - Present
American Cipher is the result of a combined 15 years reporting and research between myself and my co-author, former U.S. Army infantryman Matt Farwell. Full details, author bios, ISBN, etc., at the link below... American Cipher is the result of a combined 15 years reporting and research between myself and my co-author, former U.S. Army infantryman Matt Farwell. Full details, author bios, ISBN, etc., at the link below...
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Harper's Magazine
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Contributing Writer
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Sep 2012 - Present
Long form feature writer and web contributor with print pieces on the 2012 Republican National Convention and in-depth analysis on the obstacles to criminal justice reform. Long form feature writer and web contributor with print pieces on the 2012 Republican National Convention and in-depth analysis on the obstacles to criminal justice reform.
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The Daily Beast
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Contributing Reporter
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2010 - Present
Contribute original reporting on national political news. Contribute original reporting on national political news.
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The Atlantic
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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400 - 500 Employee
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Contributing Reporter
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2013 - Present
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Newsweek
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Internet News
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300 - 400 Employee
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Contributing Writer
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Jan 2015 - Feb 2022
Reporting on politics and environmental issues. Reporting on politics and environmental issues.
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Slate Magazine
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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100 - 200 Employee
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contributing wrtier
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2014 - Feb 2022
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Al Jazeera Media Network
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Qatar
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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Contributing Writing
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2013 - Feb 2022
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Liftopia.com
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United States
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Internet Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Blogger
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2012 - Feb 2022
Skiing, writing and driving along the Mountain Collective route for the Internet's number one source for discount lift tickets. http://www.liftopia.com/blog/mountain-collective-chronicles-chapter-4-lonely-road/ Skiing, writing and driving along the Mountain Collective route for the Internet's number one source for discount lift tickets. http://www.liftopia.com/blog/mountain-collective-chronicles-chapter-4-lonely-road/
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The Daily
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Contributing reporter
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May 2011 - Dec 2012
Contributing arts, culture and news writer. Contributing arts, culture and news writer.
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AOL News
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Writing and Editing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Politics Daily reporter
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May 2010 - Mar 2011
Covering the 2010 midterm elections and national news on wildlife, alternative energy and states’ rights issues, including exclusive interviews with Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer. Covering the 2010 midterm elections and national news on wildlife, alternative energy and states’ rights issues, including exclusive interviews with Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer.
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Plum TV
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Morning host, interviewer, content writer
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Jan 2008 - Mar 2011
Interviewed guests including Michael Pollan and Ari Fleischer for national syndication online and on air. Hosted live morning show in Sun Valley, winters 2008-2010. Researched and wrote content for Plum's Sun Valley mobile app. Interviewed guests including Michael Pollan and Ari Fleischer for national syndication online and on air. Hosted live morning show in Sun Valley, winters 2008-2010. Researched and wrote content for Plum's Sun Valley mobile app.
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Sun Valley Magazine
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Hailey, ID
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Managing Editor
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Jun 2009 - Aug 2010
Assigned, edited all content for nationally distributed magazine and website. Awards: 1st place Folio Magazine Eddie; two-time finalist for Western Publishing Association Maggie. Assigned, edited all content for nationally distributed magazine and website. Awards: 1st place Folio Magazine Eddie; two-time finalist for Western Publishing Association Maggie.
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Express Publishing Inc.
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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Sun Valley Guide interim managing editor
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Mar 2008 - May 2009
Managed content and photography for quarterly regional magazine (80,000 annual circulation). Managed content and photography for quarterly regional magazine (80,000 annual circulation).
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Brady for Idaho
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Boise, Idaho Area
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Press Secretary - Communications Director
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May 2006 - Dec 2006
Managed press and communications for statewide gubernatorial campaign based in Boise, Idaho. Managed press and communications for statewide gubernatorial campaign based in Boise, Idaho.
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Express Publishing Inc.
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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Reporter, Columnist
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Jan 2003 - May 2006
Sports, news, culture, and arts in the rural, international destination community of Ketchum/Sun Valley, Idaho. Earned more than two-dozen regional press awards. Sports, news, culture, and arts in the rural, international destination community of Ketchum/Sun Valley, Idaho. Earned more than two-dozen regional press awards.
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Associate Manager
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2003 - 2005
Client and artist relationships, curated shows, managed gallery copy. Client and artist relationships, curated shows, managed gallery copy.
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The World Beard and Moustache Championships: The First Official Book
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2003 - 2004
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Education
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Colby College
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Art History -
Colby College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Art History, Criticism and Conservation -
The Pingry School