Robert Meeks

Journalist | Video Producer | Educator

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Introduction

I’m Robert Meeks, a multimedia journalist, award-winning video producer, and educator. Throughout my career, I’ve worked with major news organizations, including the Los Angeles Times, LA Daily News, and the Press-Telegram in Long Beach.

During my nine years at the Los Angeles Times, I played a key role in some of the newsroom’s biggest stories. I was part of the breaking news video coverage of the 2015 San Bernardino shooting, which won the 2016 Pulitzer Prize. I also contributed to the production of the critically acclaimed podcast Dirty John.

A native Angeleno, I began my journalism career as a reporter at the Orange County Register, covering local beats in Anaheim Hills and Villa Park. I’ve also written for The Compton Bulletin and The Inglewood Tribune, honing my skills as a storyteller.

Beyond reporting, I have a strong passion for video production, earning three Los Angeles-area Emmy nominations and multiple industry awards. My expertise in multimedia storytelling has allowed me to combine journalism, video, and digital media to engage audiences in meaningful ways.

I earned my BA in Journalism from California State University, Long Beach, and currently, I serve as an adjunct professor at the University of Southern California (USC), where I help train the next generation of journalists. Despite my busy career, I always make time for Sunday dinners with my family in Los Angeles.

Education

California State University, Long Beach
BA, Journalism, 2005 – 2008
AA Degree, Journalism

Career Highlights

Los Angeles Times
Senior Director, Video — Nov 2018 – Sep 2023
Video Assignment Editor — Jul 2016 – Nov 2018
Video Journalist — Jul 2014 – Jul 2016

Los Angeles News Group
Video Director — Feb 2013 – Jul 2014

The Long Beach Press-Telegram
Online Editor — May 2011 – Jul 2013
Web Producer/Videographer/Journalist — Sep 2006 – May 2011

American Print Media
Staff Writer — Aug 2004 – Aug 2006

Orange County Register
Staff Writer — Dec 2000 – Mar 2001

Skills & Expertise

  • Digital Engagement: 6 experiences, including roles at the Los Angeles Times and two other companies

  • Film Production: 5 experiences, including roles at the Los Angeles Times and two other companies

  • Research Skills: 9 experiences, including roles at the University of Southern California Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism and five other companies

  • Microsoft Office: 8 experiences, including roles at the Los Angeles Times and four other companies

  • Video Production: 17 endorsements

  • Journalism: 34 endorsements

  • Photoshop: 10 endorsements

  • Storytelling: 5 endorsements

  • Video Editing: 12 endorsements

  • Writing: 8 endorsements

Awards & Recognition

  • Emmy Nominations: 3 Los Angeles-area nominations

  • Pulitzer Prize: 2016, for coverage of the 2015 San Bernardino shooting

  • Los Angeles Press Club Awards: 2 for work at The Long Beach Press-Telegram

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