Esther Kaplan has been appointed deputy editor at The Oaklandside, strengthening the newsroom's commitment to quality journalism in Oakland. With 18 years of experience, Kaplan has previously led teams at Business Insider and Reveal, focusing on investigations and mentorship. She initiated the Ida B. Wells Fellowship to promote diversity in investigative reporting. Colleagues commend her editing approach as nurturing and supportive. Kaplan will supervise half of The Oaklandside's reporting staff and acts as the newsroom's second-in-command, leveraging her nonprofit journalism background to enhance funding efforts for investigative projects.
Kaplan brings 18 years of editorial leadership experience from some of the country's most respected news organizations including her role as investigations editor at Business Insider and executive editor at Reveal.
Esther's philosophy of leadership is exactly what we need, her track record of nurturing talent while maintaining the highest editorial standards is immediately being felt in the newsroom.
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