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Cory Clark

@coryclark

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Dedicated photojournalist passionate about underrepresented voices and accountability.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that allows me to amplify underrepresented voices and engage in impactful storytelling.

I am a passionate photojournalist and journalist dedicated to telling the stories of those who are often unheard or underrepresented. My work focuses on holding those in power accountable, particularly in the context of political campaigns and public policy that affect marginalized communities. Currently, I serve as a Senior Politics and Community Reporter for New Mainstream Press, where I collect, verify, and analyze newsworthy information impacting the AAPI community in Philadelphia.

Throughout my career, I have honed my skills in investigative reporting, political campaign reporting, and data analysis. My experience includes photographing and editing impactful images for various media outlets, including Sipa Press and NurPhoto Agency. I have also contributed to the community as a board member for Covenant House Health Services, ensuring compliance with government policies and advocating for high-quality healthcare for underserved populations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Contributor/Senior Reviewer

Outlier.AI

Mar 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Trained AI models for various projects, including multiturn and multimodal applications, utilizing natural language and prompt constraints to enhance model responses. Reviewed contributor work to ensure high-quality outputs for customers.

Natural Language Processing Prompt Engineering Quality Assurance Content Review Data Annotation Machine Learning Technical Writing

Senior Politics and Community Reporter

New Mainstream Press, Inc.

May 2023 - Present (2 years 3 months)

Collected, verified, and analyzed newsworthy information on political campaigns, policies, and programs impacting the Philadelphia AAPI community. Conducted interviews with politicians, government officials, and community leaders.

Investigative Reporting Community Engagement Photo Editing AP Style Public Policy Interviewing

Senior Politics Reporter

Revive Local Newspaper

Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 7 months)

Responsible for collecting, verifying, and analyzing newsworthy information about political campaigns, policies, and programs affecting Northwest Philadelphia communities. Interviewed politicians, government officials, and community leaders as part of the news-gathering process.

Photography Photo Editing Public Affairs Local Government Media Relations Content Creation

Freelance Photojournalist

Sipa Press

Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 7 months)

Photographed newsworthy people and events, edited, and captioned images to tell impactful stories for distribution across online, TV, and print mediums on deadline. Focused on delivering compelling visual narratives.

Photo Editing Storytelling Distribution Visual Storytelling Adobe Photoshop

Member Board of Directors

Covenant House Health Services

Jan 2016 - Present (9 years 7 months)

Ensured compliance with government policies and FQHC standards, reviewing financial, medical, and operational reports. Made policy and funding decisions to provide continuous, high-quality healthcare to an underserved section of Philadelphia.

Board Governance Policy Implementation Healthcare Compliance Strategic Planning Community Health Regulatory Compliance Reporting

Photojournalist

NurPhoto Agency

Jan 2016 - Present (9 years 7 months)

Photographed newsworthy people and events, edited, and captioned images to tell impactful stories for distribution across online, TV, and print mediums for various wire services on deadline. Ensured timely delivery of high-quality visual content.

Photo Editing Wire Service Operations Visual Storytelling Media Production

Guest Lecturer – Photojournalism

The Art Institutes

Feb 2015 - Present (10 years 6 months)

Spoke with students about photojournalism, challenges in the field, situational awareness, and what photo editors look for in an image. Discussed the evolution of the industry moving into the future.

Public Speaking Photography Education Situational Awareness Photo Editing Principles Career Guidance Mentorship visual communication Presentation Skills

Contributing Reporter

Grater Friends

Jan 2011 - Present (14 years 7 months)

Developed sources, researched, wrote, edited, and filed prompt articles about prison conditions, political prisoner relief efforts, and the Decarcerate Movement. Also took, edited, and captioned accompanying photographs for articles.

Investigative Reporting Research Writing Editing Human Rights Content Creation Source Development

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Mansfield University

Unknown, Communication

2004 - 2008

Studied Communication at Mansfield University from 2004 to 2008. The curriculum likely covered various aspects of communication, preparing for a career in media or related fields.