Phillip Wellman

Phillip Walter Wellman is an accomplished journalist and photographer with a robust background in reporting and media production. Currently serving as a reporter and photographer for Stars and Stripes since February 2016, Phillip previously worked as a Gulf Stringer for Voice of America from January 2009 to September 2014, where significant contributions included covering breaking news in the Persian Gulf and extensive reporting during the 2011 Bahrain uprising. Additionally, Phillip held the position of Senior News Presenter and Reporter at Arabian Radio Network, where responsibilities encompassed initiating story ideas, conducting interviews, and producing content under tight deadlines. Early career experience included an internship at CNN in 2005. Phillip holds a Master of Science in Conflict Studies from The London School of Economics, a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Sociology from City, University of London, and a Certificate of Higher Education in Creative Writing from the University of Oxford.