Scott Klein
Scott Klein was a deputy managing editor. He led the teams at ProPublica that work at the intersection of journalism and technology.
Scott led the teams at ProPublica that work at the intersection of journalism and technology. In addition to leading editorial product development and engineering, he oversaw the interactive projects that tell journalistic stories using data, and that make complex subjects relevant to readers and their communities.
His teams have been recognized with a Peabody Award, several Online Journalism Awards for General Excellence, Malofiej International Infographics Award medals, the Data Journalism Award Jurors Choice Award, as well as Society for News Design Awards of Excellence, including one special recognition for “defining the design language of data-driven news apps.”
Scott is also co-founder of DocumentCloud, a service that helps news organizations search, manage and present their source documents. He sits on the board of the Muckrock Foundation.
Monitoring the Vote With Electionland
Today we’re announcing a new project, aimed at monitoring the vote in real-time, nationwide. And you’re invited to join.
About Hell and High Water
Houston is unprepared for the danger it faces as a city prone to hurricanes. Today we’re launching a new multimedia project about the region’s vulnerabilities and what’s at stake.
The 2015 ProPublica Year in Visual Storytelling
2015 marked ProPublica’s most ambitious year to date in visual and interactive storytelling. Here are some highlights from the year that was.
The Stories of Everyday Lives, Hidden in Reams of Data
Data journalists use data to tell stories that help readers make better choices and live better lives.
Antebellum Data Journalism: Or, How Big Data Busted Abe Lincoln
An 1848 investigative news story that relied on heavy data analysis snared big fish, including two future presidents.
ProPublica News Applications Desk Receives Data Journalism Award
The Global Editors Network recognized ProPublica one of eight Data Journalism Awards, announced today in Barcelona.