Alex Emslie

Alex Emslie serves as a Senior Editor at KQED, leading initiatives in ethics, training, and talent development within a substantial public media newsroom. With extensive experience in investigative journalism, Alex has contributed to high-stakes reporting and has played a pivotal role in developing policies that enhance newsroom equity and staffing practices. Previous positions include serving as a reporter focused on criminal justice, where significant stories involved police misconduct and systemic issues. Alex’s career trajectory includes freelance reporting across various media platforms and editorial roles in student journalism, supported by academic credentials in journalism from San Francisco State University and City College of San Francisco.