“What Japan’s Atom Bomb Survivors Have Taught Us About the Dangers of Nuclear War,” has won the Online Journalism Awards in the Digital Video Storytelling, Short Form category. The video traces Japanese survivors as they recall the day the U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, and warn of future risks. Watch it here.
Sianne Garlick
Sianne Garlick is Retro Report’s Editorial Producer. Sianne is involved in editorial strategy, but in particular as it pertains to our education initiative. Her responsibilities include producing stories, overseeing our living library and working closely with our education team. Before joining Retro Report she was an award-winning producer and social media editor for Dan Rather Reports. Previously, she spent nearly a decade at CBS News, 60 Minutes.
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Retro Report Wins an Edward R. Murrow Award
“What Japan’s Atom Bomb Survivors Have Taught Us,” has won the Edward R. Murrow Award for Excellence in Video (Small Digital Organization). The video examines the profound impact of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki through the eyes of people who lived through it.
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Fall Audience Engagement Temp Position
Retro Report is seeking a part-time team member for a three-month position to help grow both new and existing audiences for the organization. This role will provide an opportunity to contribute to audience engagement and marketing efforts while gaining hands-on experience in audience development and digital strategy. This is a part-time position requiring 20 hours […]
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Retro Report Wins the Silver Gavel Award
We are thrilled to announce that “How the Supreme Court Ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges Legalized Same-Sex Marriage” has won the American Bar Association’s Silver Gavel Awards for Media and the Arts. The video explores the landmark Supreme Court decision, which required all states to recognize the marriages of same-sex couples, from the perspective of the […]
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How Baby M Influenced Surrogacy Laws Across the United States
Parenthood through surrogacy has become accepted in the United States, but it’s relatively unregulated compared with other countries – something that can be traced back to case of Baby M.
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What the 2003 Blackout Revealed About the U.S. Power Grid
In 2003, a blackout crippled areas of the U.S. and Canada, leaving some 50 million people in the dark. Years later, we are still grappling with concerns over the vulnerability of our power grid.
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Interactive Map: Notable Natural Disasters Around the World
This interactive map explores notable natural disasters that have occurred around the world. Students can use this map to learn more about the causes, effects and long-term impact of each disaster. Four Retro Report short documentaries are linked on the map. It can be used in Science classes in conjunction with the lesson plan, Exploring Natural […]
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Memes, the New Political Cartoon, Are Transforming Social Commentary
Political memes are being deployed to share opinions, similar to how editorial cartoons were used in the past – but with one important difference.
