Chris Halsne

Chris Halsne has a diverse and extensive work experience in journalism and digital storytelling. Chris currently serves as the Director of the MA in Journalism and Digital Storytelling program at American University since July 2022. Prior to that, they worked as a Senior Professorial Lecturer at the same institution from June 2019.

Chris owns Mountain Dog Films since May 2019.

Before joining American University, Halsne worked as an Investigative Reporter at KDVR - FOX 31 from December 2013 to June 2019. During their time there, they received several awards for their investigative reporting and managed the daily news gathering efforts for exclusive enterprise and investigative journalism projects.

From December 1999 to December 2013, Halsne was the Lead Investigative Reporter at KIRO-TV (CBS). Chris managed the day-to-day operations of an investigative news unit and specialized in computer-assisted reporting.

Halsne also has experience working as a Lead Investigative Reporter at KWTV from January 1996 to January 1999, as an Investigative Reporter at WOOD-TV from January 1993 to January 1996, as a General Assignment Reporter at WBBH-TV from January 1990 to January 1993, as a General Assignment Reporter/Weekend Anchor at KSNF-TV from January 1989 to January 1990, and as a Sports Reporter/Anchor at WIBW-TV from January 1988 to January 1989.

Overall, Halsne's work experience showcases their expertise and dedication in investigative reporting, managing news units, and teaching aspiring journalists.

Chris Halsne received a Bachelor of Science in Journalism degree with a focus on Broadcast Journalism and English from The University of Kansas from 1984 to 1988.