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Paula Vasan

Diversity Equity And Inclusion Task Force Lead at TEGNA

Paula Vasan has diverse work experience in journalism and media. Paula is currently working as a Senior Investigative Reporter at TEGNA since March 2022. In this role, they investigate various topics and has achieved significant outcomes, such as proposing a new bill in Kentucky for a compensation fund for wrongfully convicted individuals.

Before TEGNA, Paula worked at News 12 as a Multimedia Reporter from March 2015 to June 2019. Paula reported, shot, wrote, and edited general assignment, enterprise, and investigative stories, mainly in Brooklyn and the Bronx. Paula also regularly led newscasts in live shots.

In 2015, Paula briefly worked at Zazoom Media Group as an On Air Host from December 2015 to July 2016.

Prior to their role at Zazoom, Paula worked as a Freelance Journalist for various news outlets, including CNBC, The Atlantic, The Boston Globe, PBS, CBS Interactive, The Verge, and The Huffington Post. Their reporting covered a wide range of topics, from tech-focused stories on the future of vehicle-to-vehicle communication to a cover story on flexible work schedules for The Boston Globe. Paula held this freelance role from an unspecified date in 2014 to 2016.

Their journalism career started in 2008 as a Business Journalist for various news organizations, where they worked until 2014.

Throughout their career, Paula has demonstrated strong investigative skills and a dedication to highlighting important issues.

Paula Vasan holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Government & Politics from the University of Maryland. Paula obtained this degree, although the specific start and end years are not provided. In addition, Paula Vasan has obtained a certification in Adult First Aid/CPR/AED from the American Red Cross in September 2023.

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Timeline

  • Diversity Equity And Inclusion Task Force Lead

    August, 2022 - present

  • Senior Investigative Reporter

    March, 2022

  • Investigative Reporter

    July, 2019

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