Matt Keyser
Husband. Girl Dad (x2). Award-Winning Writer. Amateur Cook. Wanna-Be Runner.
ABOUT ME
I’m an award-winning writer with more than a decade of reporting experience on everything from small-town government, crime and criminal justice, high school sports to the World Series, and profiles on the rich and famous and not so famous. Experienced editor, podcaster, narrative storyteller. Ask me about the time I started a magazine.
CURRENTLY
Freelance writer, editor, and podcast host/producer (for hire!), whose narrative non-fiction work focuses largely on the Texas criminal justice system.
PREVIOUSLY
Special projects digital reporter/editor for KHOU.com, KHOU.com/KHOU-TV (digital content producer), Ace In The Cup (founder/editor in chief), Blinn College communications (communications/sports information specialist), Brenham Banner-Press (sports editor), The Dallas Morning News (freelance writer).
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CLIPS YOU SHOULD READ
SKILLS
Narrative Writing
Editing
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Interactive Storytelling
Photography
SEO & Social Media
Homemade Guacamole
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AWARDS
Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Journalism Award
Transparency, January 2018
AP Broadcasters Award, Online/Special Content
The murder case of Sandra Melgar, April 2019
Francis C. Moore, M.D. Journalism Award
Forgotten Children, January 2018
National Edward R. Murrow Excellence in Social Media
KHOU, 2017
Investigative Reporters and Editors Finalist
Transparency, June 2017
First Place, Internet News Feature Story, Houston Press
Eye of the Storm, June 2016
THE LATEST
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Cheers!