About Me

I'm Riley Shafer, a journalism student with a concentration in News and Reporting, driven by a passion for uncovering the truth and telling stories that matter. My goal is to build a career in investigative journalism and political reporting, covering the issues, policies, and people that shape our communities.

Through my reporting experience, I've developed skills in interviewing, script writing, videography, editing, and multimedia storytelling. I enjoy digging deeper than the headlines to provide accurate, balanced, and impactful coverage that informs the public and holds those in power accountable.

Whether I'm covering local government, breaking news, or long-form investigative stories, I'm committed to ethical journalism, thorough research, and giving a voice to the people at the center of every story. I believe strong journalism strengthens communities by promoting transparency, accountability, and informed civic engagement.

This portfolio showcases my reporting, writing, and multimedia work as I continue developing the skills needed to pursue a career in investigative and political journalism.