Ely Portillo

  • Executive Editor
  • WFAE
  • https://www.wfae.org/

Ely Portillo is Executive Editor for News and Planning at WFAE. In this role, he is responsible for planning and editing daily news coverage, as well as working on newsletters, digital content and long-term projects. A longtime Charlotte journalist, Ely worked at the UNC Charlotte Urban Institute and the Charlotte Observer before coming to WFAE.

Sessions

  • Reporting from the Frontlines: Covering Climate Disasters in the Carolinas

    From the raging wildfires to Hurricane Helene, this panel will delve into the challenges of reporting on climate disasters, the impact on communities, and how journalists are navigating the rapidly changing landscape of climate crisis coverage in the Carolinas. Join a conversation with climate reporters as they share their firsthand experiences covering devastating climate events […]

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