Robert Hernandez

Email address:
webjournalist.org@gmail.com

Twitter handle:
@webjournalist

Website:
http://webjournalist.org

I am currently a Professional journalist or technologist working in media, Professional academic, teaching journalism

Company:
USC Annenberg

Job Title:
Professor / Web Journalist

Bio:

Robert Hernandez, aka WebJournalist, has made a name for himself as a journalist of the Web, not just on the Web. His primary focus is exploring and developing the intersection of technology and journalism – to empower people, inform reporting and storytelling, engage community, improve distribution and, whenever possible, enhance revenue. He is an Assistant Professor of Professional Practice at USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, but he’s not an academic… he’s more of a “hackademic” and specializes in “MacGyvering” Web journalism solutions. He connects dots and people. He has worked for seattletimes.com, SFGate.com, eXaminer.com, La Prensa Gráfica, among others. Hernandez is also the co-founder of #wjchat and creator of Learn Code for Journalism with Me project. He is currently serving on the Online News Association board and a lifetime member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists. He has Glass, but is not a Glasshole. b-)

Affiliations:
National Association of Hispanic Journalists, Other Online News Association

Current Leadership Positions:

Online News Association board member. National Association of Hispanic Journalists lifetime member.

Areas of expertise:
Front-end coding, Basic HTML/CSS, Experience building interactive charts and graphics, Web production experience, Social media branding – Newsroom / organization level, Social media branding – Individual, Other
Other areas of expertise:

Augmented Reality, Google Glass/Wearables, Academia/J-School

Speaking Experience
Yes, I have been a keynote speaker for an event, Yes, have led sessions individually, Yes, have spoken on panels, Yes, have taught skills-based or hands-on training sessions (at events), Yes, have taught skills-based or hands-on training sessions (in newsroom)

Past Speaking Experience:

ONA, NAHJ, AAJA, EIJ and many others domestically and internationally.

City / Location Preferences:

No preference, as long as travel/lodging is covered.

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