Matt Pearl
Matt Pearl
National Correspondent
Matt Pearl believes in the power of visual journalism and storytelling to inform audiences and connect our world. As a national correspondent for E.W. Scripps, he travels the country to report on the communities, issues, and solutions that make up America. In Matt’s career he has reported from the Democratic Convention, president inauguration, the World Series, three Super Bowls, and three Olympic Games. His work has been honored with 40 Regional Emmys and 16 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards, and he is a five-time NPPA National Solo Video Journalist of the Year. He is the author of The Solo Video Journalist, a how-to book for aspiring storytellers and multimedia journalists, through Routledge and Focal Press. Matt is a graduate of Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism and most recently received his MFA degree in Narrative Media from the University of Georgia.
Recent Work
Hispanic representation in children's books is quickly growing
Rural North Carolina county uses opioid settlements to fund solutions
This city's eviction diversion program is showing success
Groups in Atlanta take aim at income inequality
In its first year, 988 has had a dramatic impact
How a county has reached 'functional zero' for chronic homelessness
America Forward: A franchise focused on solutions
2 years of looking at America through a different lens
Pilot program to help middle-income home buyers
Study finds massive undercount of employees with disabilities
Parents of adults with disabilities face numerous challenges
There's a push to bring dignity back to neglected Black cemeteries
How pizza is inspiring charitable giving
Special needs camp helps meets needs of both children and parents
What's happening to rural grocery stores?
The quest for LGBTQ+ visibility can come in different forms
For LGBTQ+ individuals facing homelessness, community is crucial
How a 'silent crisis' is impacting men's mental health
A major push to solve health inequality in Kansas City, Missouri
The future of telehealth after the COVID-19 public health emergency
How a 'Preschool for All' program in Oregon could be a model across US
After 187 years, treaty serving Indigenous people will be honored
Women are celebrating women who serve a common goal
Finding solutions to address nursing shortage
A growing number of people are moving due to rising costs
The correlation between integration, successful Black-owned businesses
Man Affected By Atlanta Spa Shooting Speaks On Advocacy 1 Year Later
'It's A Wave Of Emotions': Black Parents Speak About Parenting In 2022
Low-Income Community Tries To Beat Heat Island Atmosphere
