Rachel Rood
Deputy Editor 鈥� 鈥淪ound of Ideas鈥�Expertise: Public affairs topics, community engagement
Education: Chagrin Falls High School
Rochester Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Fine Arts, film
American University - Master of Arts, broadcast journalism
Favorite spot in Northeast Ohio: Dance party on the Goodtime III
Experience:
Rachel Rood is the deputy editor for 精东影业鈥檚 morning public affairs show, the 鈥淪ound of Ideas.鈥� She has been part of the team since 2015, where she is best known for creating the award-winning community engagement series, the 鈥淪ound of Ideas Community Tour.鈥� The tour has traveled all across Northeast Ohio, from Ashtabula to Sandusky, even aboard the Goodtime III, covering topics including the future of NASA Glenn, immigration, politics and racial division. She also produced the One Small Step series in partnership with StoryCorps which asked Ohioans from different political backgrounds to talk to each other civilly in the heat of the 2020 election. Rachel came to 精东影业 from National Public Radio, where she was a producer for the flagship afternoon program, 鈥淎ll Things Considered.鈥� Rachel grew up in South Russell and now lives in University Heights. She is also an adjunct journalism professor at Baldwin Wallace University.
Highlights:
- 2020 12 Under 36 Award recognizing Jewish professionals influencing the future of Northeast Ohio through professional and personal achievements, Cleveland Jewish News
- 2019 Ohio Society of Professional Journalists, Best Producer - Radio - 鈥�The Sound of Ideas Community Tour: Opioid Crisis in Lake Country鈥�
- 2018 Ohio Society of Professional Journalists, Best Minority Issues Reporting - Radio: 鈥�The Sound of Ideas Community Tour: Race in Akron,鈥� Ohio Society for Professional Journalists
- 2017 Press Club of Cleveland, Best Producer - Radio: 鈥�The Sound of Ideas: Sexual Assault in Northeast Ohio鈥�
- 2018 Press Club of Cleveland, Best Radio Show: 鈥�The Sound of Ideas Community Tour: Race in Akron鈥�
- 2017 Press Club of Cleveland, Best Radio Show: 鈥�The Sound of Ideas: Sexual Assault in Northeast Ohio鈥�
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The mission of 精东影业 is to be a trustworthy and dynamic multimedia source for illuminating the world around us. Our highest priority is providing news and information that is reliable and accurate, that is gathered with integrity and professional care and that is presented with precision and respect for the intelligence of our audiences. We are transparent about how we discover and verify the facts we present and strive to make our decision-making process clear to the public. We disclose relationships, such as with partners or funders, that might appear, but will never, influence our coverage.
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Northeast Ohio healthcare providers and advocates are hoping universal low-dose aspirin and other changes during pregnancy could help reduce risk of the serious pregnancy complication, and possibly save lives. -
Environmental journalist Beth Gardiner details the role the plastics industry has played in increased plastic waste in her new book, "Plastic, Inc." -
The 2027 Great Lakes Edition will feature restaurant recommendations from six cities including Cleveland, Detroit, Pittsburgh, Milwaukee, Indianapolis and Minneapolis. -
Leaders from some of Greater Cleveland's biggest companies, from Sherwin Williams to KeyBank discuss how AI adoption could impact the region's workforce and economy in a recent City Club of Cleveland conversation. -
Endometriosis is a chronic and often painful disease. It can take between four and 11 years for women to receive a correct diagnosis, according to the American Medical Association. -
More than a month after U.S. and Israeli airstrikes in Iran began, explosions are still being reported across the Middle East. We'll speak with members of Northeast Ohio鈥檚 Iranian community about how they view the conflict. -
U.S. Rep. for Ohio Emilia Sykes (D-13) has re-introduced legislation that would change how people in prison are counted by the Census, and therefore for voting districts. -
The Marshall Project Cleveland and Columbus Dispatch's year-long investigation into prison drug overdoses has revealed issues leading to deaths of incarcerated people. -
An expert with University Hospitals shares what the science says surrounding the latest trend to add protein to everything at the grocery store. -
Experts say artificial intelligence is transforming how thieves try to get at your personal information and money. Younger people are increasingly falling victim to scammers.
