Anna Pratt
Senior Digital Editor at The World at WGBH Radio and Television- Claim this Profile
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Alex Veeneman
The world of freelance is integral to journalism, but is also difficult to navigate. It is a place where you want to get things right and ensure that you can build your brand and skills in an increasingly competitive market. Anna Pratt serves as a tireless advocate and guide for those freelancers. Through her work as chair of SPJ's Freelance community, she has been a beacon to members who believe in journalism and want to better themselves in the world of freelance. Through events, blogs, interactions and other work, she has helped freelance journalists in their contributions to the profession. In addition through her work in SPJ's Minnesota chapter, she has been a tireless advocate for SPJ's values. I am always delighted at the work Anna does, because I know the work she does is making a difference to journalists not just in Minnesota, but beyond, and will continue to make a significant impact for the future.
Julie Walmsley
I am not sure I can say enough about Anna to illustrate her commitment to making journalism a better profession, and by extension, making the news relevant and impactful for all of us. I know Anna from my time on the Society of Professional Journalists Freelance Community's newly founded Executive Committee. SPJ freelancers were new as a national community rather than a niche within local professional chapters. I saw Anna work to engage as many freelancers as possible, bringing them resources, planning relevant discussions, and addressing our unique process issues. She does it all with a smile, generously volunteering her time and energy while managing her own freelancing career, maintaining a great attitude even through the hiccups involved in restructuring an organization alongside overscheduled journalists. While I haven't been in a newsroom with her, I believe she would be a team player anywhere. If I can do anything in support of her, please reach out. You could also reach out to anyone in the SPJ Freelance Community and they would enthusiastically tell you the same.
Alex Veeneman
The world of freelance is integral to journalism, but is also difficult to navigate. It is a place where you want to get things right and ensure that you can build your brand and skills in an increasingly competitive market. Anna Pratt serves as a tireless advocate and guide for those freelancers. Through her work as chair of SPJ's Freelance community, she has been a beacon to members who believe in journalism and want to better themselves in the world of freelance. Through events, blogs, interactions and other work, she has helped freelance journalists in their contributions to the profession. In addition through her work in SPJ's Minnesota chapter, she has been a tireless advocate for SPJ's values. I am always delighted at the work Anna does, because I know the work she does is making a difference to journalists not just in Minnesota, but beyond, and will continue to make a significant impact for the future.
Julie Walmsley
I am not sure I can say enough about Anna to illustrate her commitment to making journalism a better profession, and by extension, making the news relevant and impactful for all of us. I know Anna from my time on the Society of Professional Journalists Freelance Community's newly founded Executive Committee. SPJ freelancers were new as a national community rather than a niche within local professional chapters. I saw Anna work to engage as many freelancers as possible, bringing them resources, planning relevant discussions, and addressing our unique process issues. She does it all with a smile, generously volunteering her time and energy while managing her own freelancing career, maintaining a great attitude even through the hiccups involved in restructuring an organization alongside overscheduled journalists. While I haven't been in a newsroom with her, I believe she would be a team player anywhere. If I can do anything in support of her, please reach out. You could also reach out to anyone in the SPJ Freelance Community and they would enthusiastically tell you the same.
Alex Veeneman
The world of freelance is integral to journalism, but is also difficult to navigate. It is a place where you want to get things right and ensure that you can build your brand and skills in an increasingly competitive market. Anna Pratt serves as a tireless advocate and guide for those freelancers. Through her work as chair of SPJ's Freelance community, she has been a beacon to members who believe in journalism and want to better themselves in the world of freelance. Through events, blogs, interactions and other work, she has helped freelance journalists in their contributions to the profession. In addition through her work in SPJ's Minnesota chapter, she has been a tireless advocate for SPJ's values. I am always delighted at the work Anna does, because I know the work she does is making a difference to journalists not just in Minnesota, but beyond, and will continue to make a significant impact for the future.
Julie Walmsley
I am not sure I can say enough about Anna to illustrate her commitment to making journalism a better profession, and by extension, making the news relevant and impactful for all of us. I know Anna from my time on the Society of Professional Journalists Freelance Community's newly founded Executive Committee. SPJ freelancers were new as a national community rather than a niche within local professional chapters. I saw Anna work to engage as many freelancers as possible, bringing them resources, planning relevant discussions, and addressing our unique process issues. She does it all with a smile, generously volunteering her time and energy while managing her own freelancing career, maintaining a great attitude even through the hiccups involved in restructuring an organization alongside overscheduled journalists. While I haven't been in a newsroom with her, I believe she would be a team player anywhere. If I can do anything in support of her, please reach out. You could also reach out to anyone in the SPJ Freelance Community and they would enthusiastically tell you the same.
Alex Veeneman
The world of freelance is integral to journalism, but is also difficult to navigate. It is a place where you want to get things right and ensure that you can build your brand and skills in an increasingly competitive market. Anna Pratt serves as a tireless advocate and guide for those freelancers. Through her work as chair of SPJ's Freelance community, she has been a beacon to members who believe in journalism and want to better themselves in the world of freelance. Through events, blogs, interactions and other work, she has helped freelance journalists in their contributions to the profession. In addition through her work in SPJ's Minnesota chapter, she has been a tireless advocate for SPJ's values. I am always delighted at the work Anna does, because I know the work she does is making a difference to journalists not just in Minnesota, but beyond, and will continue to make a significant impact for the future.
Julie Walmsley
I am not sure I can say enough about Anna to illustrate her commitment to making journalism a better profession, and by extension, making the news relevant and impactful for all of us. I know Anna from my time on the Society of Professional Journalists Freelance Community's newly founded Executive Committee. SPJ freelancers were new as a national community rather than a niche within local professional chapters. I saw Anna work to engage as many freelancers as possible, bringing them resources, planning relevant discussions, and addressing our unique process issues. She does it all with a smile, generously volunteering her time and energy while managing her own freelancing career, maintaining a great attitude even through the hiccups involved in restructuring an organization alongside overscheduled journalists. While I haven't been in a newsroom with her, I believe she would be a team player anywhere. If I can do anything in support of her, please reach out. You could also reach out to anyone in the SPJ Freelance Community and they would enthusiastically tell you the same.
Experience
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WGBH Radio and Television
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United States
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Telecommunications
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Digital Editor at The World
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Sep 2016 - Present
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Public Radio International (PRI)
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Digital Editor
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Sep 2016 - Present
I edit digital stories from The World, an international news show on public radio, for our site, PRI.org. I edit digital stories from The World, an international news show on public radio, for our site, PRI.org.
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Freelance Journalist
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Jan 2007 - Present
I cover a wide variety of topics, including long-form deeply reported stories down to shorter news briefs for a number of local and national publications. I cover a wide variety of topics, including long-form deeply reported stories down to shorter news briefs for a number of local and national publications.
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Reporter volunteer
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Dec 2008 - Jan 2019
Collect and edit audio recordings for stories about everything from the desecration of Hmong graves to water quality. Collect and edit audio recordings for stories about everything from the desecration of Hmong graves to water quality.
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Box Office Associate
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2000 - Jan 2019
Ticketing for various events at the Hennepin Theater District venues using Ticketmaster and Archtics software. Ticketing for various events at the Hennepin Theater District venues using Ticketmaster and Archtics software.
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City Pages
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Copy Editor (interim)
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Oct 2015 - Feb 2016
Copy edit each of the stories appearing in the alternative weekly, City Pages, both for the print edition and website, along with blogs relating to news, food, music and the arts. Copy edit each of the stories appearing in the alternative weekly, City Pages, both for the print edition and website, along with blogs relating to news, food, music and the arts.
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Development Editor and Writer
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Nov 2010 - Feb 2014
I report and write about interesting, innovative and sustainable developments and "place-making" efforts that happen in Minneapolis and St. Paul. I report and write about interesting, innovative and sustainable developments and "place-making" efforts that happen in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
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Afterschool Newspaper Adviser
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Jan 2007 - May 2009
I lead an afterschool newspaper class. I lead an afterschool newspaper class.
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Reporter/blogger fellow
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Mar 2008 - Sep 2008
I cover the Minneapolis Police Department, immigration, human/civil rights and aspects of local government. I cover the Minneapolis Police Department, immigration, human/civil rights and aspects of local government.
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Reporter
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2002 - 2007
Report on education, community news and the arts. Report on education, community news and the arts.
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Education
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1998 - 2003
University of Minnesota
BA, journalism and art -
1999 - 1999
Imperial College London
CAPA study abroad program, British culture and communications emphasis
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