Matthew Perrone
Health Writer at Associated Press
- Role
- Health Writer at The Associated Press
- Location
- Washington, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Matthew Perrone
Matthew Perrone is an award-winning health reporter with the Associated Press, specializing in the intersection of medicine, money and public policy. His stories on the American opioid epidemic, medical device safety and other topics have been recognized by the National Press Club, the Overseas Press Club, Scripps Howard Awards, Editor and Publisher, the Society of Professional Journalists and the Association of Health Care Journalists, among others. Equally experienced at covering breaking stories in the 24-hour news cycle or digging deep for high-impact investigative projects. Calm and focused under intense deadline pressure, a self-starter who thrives on independent assignments or in team settings. Recipient of fellowships hosted by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other science institutions.Excels at translating complex medical, policy and business topics into engaging, consumer-friendly stories. A deeply-sourced Washington reporter whose articles have been cited in the congressional record, the Columbia Journalism Review and the New York Times editorial page. A seasoned communicator who has been an expert guest on public radio and a panelist for the Poynter Institute and other media organizations.
Experience
Health Writer
Jan 2011 — Present · Washington, DC, US
Education
The George Washington University
BA, Journalism
Skills
- Ap Style
- News Writing
- Online Journalism
- Investigative Reporting
- Newspapers
- Storytelling
- Newspaper
- Journalism
- Publications
- Editorial
- New Media
- Breaking News
- Feature Articles
- Copy Editing
- Headline Writing
- Publishing
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