Bio

Christopher Six is a passionate advocate of community journalism with more than 30 years in the media, corporate communications and marketing. An award-winning designer, columnist, illustrator, photographer and newsroom leader, his is a respected voice in journalism ethics. A veteran reporter, he has created and taught news writing seminars for community colleges and the Pennsylvania Newspaper Association.
  • Served as a judge for New Jersey Press Association Awards in infographics and illustration
  • Virginia Press Association recognition awarded in April 2017:
    1st Place: 2016 Excellence of sports pages --with the sports and design staff
    2nd Place: 2016 General makeup — with staff
  • In April 2018, The Fauquier Times was recognized by the Virginia Press Association as the best non-daily newspaper in Virginia with a circulation of 7,000 or more
  • In April 2019, The Fauquier Times was recognized by the Virginia Press Association as the best non-daily newspaper in Virginia with a circulation of 7,000 or more
  • ​Virginia Press Association recognition awarded in April 2019:
    1st Place: 2018 General makeup — with staff
    2nd Place: 2018 Informational graphics
    2nd Place: Virginia Gold Cup special edition
    3rd Place: Multimedia report
  • Virginia Press Association recognition awarded in April 2022:
    1st Place: Slick publication — Culpeper Times team
  • ​Virginia Press Association recognition awarded in April 2023:
    1st Place: Slick publication — Culpeper Times team
    2nd Place: Special Section — Culpeper Times     team

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Radio News Spots

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Community Journalism Advocate

LISTEN TO CHRIS AND OTHER LOCAL JOURNALISM ADVOCATES ON WAMU'S KOJO NNAMDI SHOW DISCUSS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A COMMUNITY NEWS SOURCE FOLDS — AND WHAT'S BEING DONE TO KEEP THE PUBLIC INFORMED.
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LISTEN TO CHRIS INTERVIEWED BY ALEX FINK ON THE OTHER WEB PODCAST — CAN LOCAL NEWS BE RESURRECTED?

Skills and Work Samples

    Contact Chris regarding newspaper, publishing and media services or community journalism advocacy.
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