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Social Media Editor, Fronteras Desk
John Rosman is the social media editor for the Fronteras Desk.
Before joining the Fronteras team at KPBS, he was a digital producer for Oregon Public Broadcasting. There he led the flagship radio program Think Out Loud in all aspects of digital media. Working with OPB's cultural website, Arts & Life, he also produced multimedia features.
By way of metro Detroit, John is a proud graduate of the University of Oregon's School of Journalism. Prior to finding his passion for public radio, he worked as an editor in television and film. He also worked in a Chinese restaurant and hotdog stand.
When he's away from the office, you can find John jamming tunes and eating burritos.
Recent Stories
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Full Text: Gang Of Eight's Immigration Bill
The hotly debated blockbuster bill to overhaul our nation's immigration system is finally here. Read it in full.
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