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Richard Kessler

U.S. Editor at Recharge magazine/website
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Richard Kessler, a seasoned journalist with 15+ years of experience, holds a degree in Journalism from S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, and speaks fluent Spanish, with expertise in digital media, magazines, and energy industries.
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Location
Fort Worth, Texas, United States, US
Skills
  • Journalism
  • Digital Media
  • Magazines
  • Speaks Fluent Spanish
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I'm Richard Kessler, a seasoned journalist based in Fort Worth, Texas. With over 13 years as the U.S. Editor for Recharge magazine, I cover the dynamic wind energy sector, utilizing my strong editing, interviewing, and writing skills. My career spans significant roles, including editing for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and directing news coverage for Bridge News in Latin America. I hold a B.S. in Journalism from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, where I was active in the Society of Professional Journalists. Fluent in Spanish, I have a deep understanding of Latin American politics and economics, which has shaped my storytelling. I am passionate about delivering insightful narratives that resonate with diverse audiences.

Experience

  • Recharge magazine/website
    • Fort Worth, Texas
    • U.S. Editor
      • Jan 2009 - Present
      • Fort Worth, Texas

      I write about the companies, people, policies and technologies that are driving the fast-moving $250 billion US onshore and offshore wind energy industry and related sectors such as battery storage, electricity markets, high-voltage transmission and solar PV for award-winning magazine and website. The job requires strong editing, interviewing, reporting and writing skills

  • Fort Worth Star-Telegram
    • Fort Worth, Texas
    • Editor on National/Foreign Desk
      • 2002 - 2008
      • Fort Worth, Texas

      Edited national and overseas dispatches and stories from multiple news services under deadline pressure with focus on Latin America, the Middle East and US politics and trade issues for diverse audience at major Texas newspaper and website.

  • Bridge News
    • Buenos Aires
    • Chief Correspondent Latin America
      • Jan 1999 - 2001
      • Buenos Aires

      I directed daily corporate, energy, financial and political news coverage across region from 12 bureaus and five stringer locations for major international wire service. During my tenure, the team and I generated numerous exclusive, market-moving stories in fast-paced, hyper-competitive media environment.

  • Bridge News/Knight-Ridder Financial News
    • Buenos Aires
    • Southern Cone Correspondent, Argentina Bureau Chief
      • 1992 - 1998
      • Buenos Aires

      I was responsible for daily agricultural commodity, energy, financial and political coverage from Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay for major international wire service. Heavy focus on generating exclusive and in-depth stories under continuous deadline pressure.

  • Business Week, Newsweek, Nucleonics Week, Platt's OIlgram, Unicom News, Washington Post
    • Buenos Aires - Montevideo
    • Special Correspondent
      • Jan 1981 - Dec 1991
      • Buenos Aires - Montevideo

      I wrote extensively for major US media on the Falklands War; Argentina's transition to democratic rule and subsequent economic and political developments over two administrations; Argentina-Brazil nuclear proliferation; and civilian-military relations, debt crises, trade tensions and turbulent relations with the US in the region.,

Education

  • 1976 - 1978
    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University
    B.S., Journalism

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