Travis
Meier
Editor, writer, and visual artist
Journalism
"Stories are the currency of human relationships." - Robert McKee
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Current employment
I currently work as an Opinions Editor for the Washington Post, helping coach and publish freelance writers while writing and contributing to the department's audience development.
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Read my work:
The trouble with schools is too much math
Want your city to thrive? Start by reimagining parking.
See other contributor pieces I've edited on my LinkedIn feed.
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Past employment
Previously, I worked as a City Editor for KCtoday, writing a hyperlocal newsletter with a mission to educate and activate the community on relevant, exciting, and uplifting news.
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I was also a manager for KCtoday's parent company, 6AM City, and I have training in company culture, personnel and project management, KPIs, and analytics.
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Additional work I'm proud of:
Beneath the Bricks (digital reporting, FOX4)
8 in the Air (drone features, WQAD)
Rural newsroom ambassador (Missouri School of Journalism)