Robert Hernandez
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 a Professor of Professional Practice at USC Annenberg, but he’s not an academic… he’s more of a “hackademic” that specializes in “MacGyvering” digital journalism through emerging technologies. His most recent work includes Augmented Reality, Wearables/Google Glass and Virtual Reality — he and his students produce VR experiences under their brand: JOVRNALISM™. Their work has won awards from The Webby Awards, The Shorty Awards, the Online News Association, Society of Professional Journalists, among others, and can be seen in Al Jazeera, The New York Times, NBC, NPR, ProPublica, USA Today, and in their own iOS/Android app. He has worked for seattletimes.com, SFGate.com, eXaminer.com, La Prensa Gráfica, among others. Hernandez is also the co-founder of #wjchat and co-creator of the Diversify Journalism Project. He has served on boards that have included Chicas Poderosas, InquireFirst, the Online News Association, and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (where he is a lifetime member). He is also a Journalism 360 ambassador and program lead. He is the recipient of SPJ’s 2015 Distinguished Teaching in Journalism Award and the 2018 NAHJ Si Se Puede Award. He has made it to imgur’s front page more than once. He connects dots and people.
Robert’s work on Source
Articles by Robert
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Sincerely, Leaders of Color: Leaders, you need to make room or move out
Going beyond a seat at the table for journalists of color
Posted onGoing beyond a seat at the table for journalists of color.
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Sincerely, Leaders of Color: There is no pipeline problem
Instead, a problem exists in how the industry treats historically marginalized journalists in the hiring process.
Posted onA problem exists in how the industry treats historically marginalized journalists in the hiring process.
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You Have the Power to Make Change Now
A Q&A with SRCCON:POWER speaker Robert Hernandez
Posted onSRCCON:POWER speaker Robert Hernandez on how horizontal loyalty can change how you perceive what’s possible.