Kori Skillman specializes in investigative journalism and visual storytelling. Before joining the Baltimore Beat, she worked on ABC News’ assignment desk, covering breaking news and editing live broadcasts. She also produced video and social media content at McClatchy Publishing. Her passion for social justice reporting—rooted in lived experience—grew during her investigative fellowship in Vermont, where she broke stories on police accountability, including a mishandled 911 call for VTDigger and unethical officer moonlighting for SevenDays. Kori also worked in the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office under Alvin Bragg and in the San Diego County D.A.’s Office, covering trials and assisting with media communications. She has written for Black Voice News, focusing on COVID-19’s impact on Black Californians. A Bay Area native, Kori holds a dual B.A. in Journalism and International Business from San Diego State University, with a focus on the Middle East and North Africa, and an M.S. from Columbia Journalism School. She aspires to cover global conflicts.
Beat: Justice and Accountability: Investigating Policing, Incarceration, and Civil Rights in Baltimore
The Civil Rights and Justice reporter investigates police accountability, mass incarceration, and civil rights in Baltimore. This reporter uncovers how public funds are spent, evaluates reform efforts, and amplifies grassroots activism. Reporting centers on marginalized voices, explores systemic issues, and connects local struggles to broader civil rights movements. The ideal candidate excels in investigative journalism, community engagement, and storytelling that drives accountability and highlights paths to justice.