Mike Jones

Mike Jones is an accomplished multi-media journalist with extensive experience in reporting and news management. Currently serving as a senior staff writer at Observer Reporter since October 2020, Mike specializes in in-depth and investigative stories across Washington, Greene, and Fayette counties, as well as the South Hills of Pittsburgh. Prior roles include City Editor at Ogden Newspapers Inc., where management of the newsroom took place, and Regional Editor at Observer-Reporter, overseeing coverage in various domains such as crime and local government. Additional experience encompasses freelance reporting for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, local editing at Patch.com, and a significant tenure at the Observer-Reporter covering municipal issues. Mike's foundation in journalism was established with a Bachelor of Science in News-Editorial from West Virginia University, complemented by a diverse range of early reporting roles.