Sam Schuman is The Transmitter’s web producer. He produces and publishes The Transmitter’s articles and newsletters; sources and edits photos, illustrations, videos and audio content; and keeps the website functional and accessible. Previously, Sam worked in editorial and production roles at Oxford American, Alta Journal and The Believer.
Sam Schuman
Web producer
The Transmitter
Education
- B.A. in history and French, Oberlin College
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