As director of strategic initiatives at the Washington Post, Jeremy Gilbert has created unique digital products and storytelling experiences for the legendary paper. Gilbert developed the Post’s first virtual reality stories.
He has also reimagined election night experiences, built a freelance network that changed how the Post covers national stories and is working on new business opportunities for the newsroom.
Before joining The Washington Post, Gilbert helped National Geographic develop and deploy its digital strategy. He was an associate professor teaching media product design, interactive storytelling, web and print design tools and techniques at Northwestern University in Illinois.
Jeremy Gilbert is in Australia for the Walkley Foundation’s annual Storyology program, but will give his first special address to the Melbourne Press Club.
Run in partnership with the Walkley Foundation as part of its Storyology Presents series.
Cost: $45 MPC members, students and MEAA members; $65 non-members (GST inclusive). Includes two courses and a drink.Bookings are essential. Book by Thursday Nov. 5, 2015. Book online at www.melbournepressclub.com or phone (03) 9614 2779. Special dietary requirements to be advised on booking.
