Annie Barker is a 25-year-old freelance photojournalist and Michigan State University graduate with two bachelor’s degrees in journalism and creative advertising. Previously, she was a staff photographer at The Everett Herald and a photo intern at Detroit Free Press, Grand Rapids Press, and Deseret News, as well as a photo fellow with Boyd’s Station. Annie has attended the Eddie Adams Workshop and the Missouri Photo Workshop. Between taking photos, you can find Annie with her partner, preventing squabbles between their cats, Marinara and Pesto, or looking to set the high-score on Pac-Man at the local arcade.
Beat: Multimedia journalist
This multimedia journalist will focus on on shooting, editing and producing original photo and video content for Stocktonia’s multiple platforms. The position is based in Stockton, California – a short drive from Sacramento and the Bay Area. The journalist will produce daily content, but the role will focus on enterprise projects. The journalist will play a key role in Stocktonia's mission to hold the powerful accountable, uncover injustices, inform and empower residents and offer solutions to the community’s most-pressing problems.