Jacob Garcia was a newsroom fellow at WBUR and uses his documentarian background to guide him through the world of journalism.
He works with the digital team to produce social videos while also being an active contributor to the newsroom's Arts and Culture team outside of his general fellowship responsibilities.
Before joining the team, Jacob was a multimedia journalist for GBH News' arts & culture desk where he not only wrote but also produced, shot and/or edited video packages for broadcast and the PBS Newshour. He also worked as a producer/editor for Inequality Media where he first honed his professional writing and video production skills for Former Labor Secretary, Robert Reich.
Recently published
What local wage gap data can tell us about pay equity in Boston
A 2023 report from the Boston Women's Workforce Council shows that the gender wage gap in Greater Boston decreased by nine cents over the previous two years, while the racial...
Newton-based artist puts a feminist perspective on 'masterpieces'
"Lay of the Land" at the Museum of Fine Arts is Dinorá Justice's first-ever museum show. Her paintings of feminine silhouettes, set over marbled backgrounds, reimagine art historical works from...
Noche Buena means 'Good Night'
Noche Buena means “Good Night” in Spanish. In Latino communities, Noche Buena is a celebration that takes place between Christmas Eve and Christmas morning, with friends, family, food, presents and...
This song wants you to stick out your what!?
If you know what "Sticking out your Gyat for the Rizzler" means you're likely a part of Gen Alpha or you're chronically online. And if, like us, you have no...
These artists shared what inspired them in 2023
As we reflect on the year, and all of the moments that brought us joy, we checked in with a group of folks that have inspired us at WBUR: members...
Advertisement
A different approach to supporting loved ones with addiction
Almost one-third of adults in the U.S. say they, or someone in their family, have been addicted to opioids. Often, families have been encouraged to use a "tough love"...
Sandwiched between cultures: new exhibit explores the pain of 'lunchbox moments'
At the Pao Arts Center, artist Amie Bantz uses lunchboxes to examine how people have explored the complex relationship between food and culture in their childhood.
5 things to do this weekend, including Twilight at MAAM and Wicked Queer documentary screenings
Plus, Big Body Kweeng’s album release concert and an opera series that celebrates the multicultural holiday season.
The Grand Can-Spiracy
In 1909, the Arizona Gazette ran an article that claimed an explorer by the name of G.E. Kincaid went into the national park for the Smithsonian and found caves full...
5 things to do this weekend, including Québec Winter Wonderland and a hip-hop block party
Plus, the Boston Jewish Film Festival and Fashionably Late Thursdays at the Liberty Hotel.