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Jarrette Werk
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Indigenous Affairs Reporter, Underscore News
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Biography
Jarrette is a multimedia journalist with experience in digital news, audio reporting and photojournalism. He joined Underscore in June 2022 as a staff reporter and photographer, in partnership with the national Report for America program. Originally from Montana, Jarrette is a proud member of the Aaniiih and Nakoda Tribes of the Fort Belknap Indian Community. Prior to joining Underscore, he served as an associate producer for Nevada Public Radio’s (KNPR) award winning “Native Nevada Podcast,” an eight-part podcast series highlighting the culture, issues and perseverance of the 27 tribal nations in present-day Nevada. He also serves as an associate producer and photographer for the “Remaining Native” documentary. Werk has been a member of the Native American Journalists Association since 2017 and has participated as a Native American Journalist Fellow four times, including once as a mentor-in-training. His reporting has earned awards, including a national Hearst Journalism Award, a regional Edward R. Murrow Award, SPJ Award, numerous National Native Media awards and more.
Indigenous Communities of the Pacific Northwest
I'm curious about the world: If it's a good story, I'll cover most anything.
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Underscore News
Founded: 2019