John Fredricks

John Fredricks has a diverse work experience in the field of journalism and photography. John started their career as a Staff Editor at Lariat Newspaper in 2009, where they contributed to photography, broadcast reporting for the web, and design layout. After that, they worked as a Photographer at The Chimes Newspaper from 2010 to 2011. In 2012, they briefly served as a Journalist at The Rising Nepal. From 2016 to 2017, they worked as a Staff Writer at NOTINDOOR Magazine.

In 2015, John joined NurPhoto Agency as a Photographer and worked there until 2018. Concurrently, from 2016 to 2020, they were also associated with The Refinery Creative, where they held positions as a Photography Coordinator and Photography Specialist. Additionally, they worked as a Freelance Journalist for Independiente and managed their own website, johnfredricks.com, from 2010 to 2020. During this time, they focused on human rights violations in Southeast Asia as a Journalism Fellow at International Christian Concern in 2018-2019.

Most recently, John joined Polaris Images in 2018 as a Photojournalist, and they are currently working there. Additionally, they started working as a Journalist at The Epoch Times in 2020. Overall, John has acquired extensive experience in journalism and photography, showcasing their talent and dedication in various roles throughout their career.

John Fredricks attended Biola University from 2010 to 2013, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Visual Media. Prior to that, from 2007 to 2010, they attended Saddleback College, although no specific degree was mentioned in the provided information. John Fredricks also completed their high school education at El Toro High School. In addition to their formal education, they have obtained certifications in various areas. In 2017, they received Hostile Environment Training from Oak Leaf International/ Thomson Reuters. In 2012, they obtained a Rural Community Development Certification from RCDP NEPAL. In 2007, they also acquired an Advanced First Aid & CPR certification from LBLG.