Peter Copeland - Journalist Profile | Connect with top journalists

Beats

Biography

Peter Copeland is the author of Finding the News: Adventures of a Young Reporter (LSU Press, Oct. 1, 2019), his story of becoming a reporter and learning the values of quality journalism. The former Washington bureau chief for the E.W. Scripps Company, Copeland was the editor and general manager of Scripps Howard News Service, which distributed stories and photos to newspapers and digital media around the world. Copeland started his career as a night police reporter in Chicago, covered Latin America for five years based in Mexico City and came to Washington to cover the Pentagon. He covered the U.S. invasion of Panama, the Gulf War and the intervention in Somalia and has reported from dozens of countries on five continents. Copeland has written, edited and produced stories for newspapers, magazines, television and online. He has published five books. As an editor and media executive, Copeland managed reporters and editors, helped train hundreds of young reporters and college interns, developed magazines for television’s HGTV and Food Network, and launched digital media businesses. He worked closely with the Scripps television stations, cable networks, newspapers, digital properties and global syndication business. He is a member of the Gridiron Club, and has been a board member of the National Press Foundation, Scripps Howard Foundation, International Center for Journalists and the Thomas Jefferson Center for Protection of Free Expression. He was on the board of GFR Media, the largest media company in Puerto Rico. He also was a member of the White House Correspondents Association and the American Society of News Editors.

Content

Total articles 40

• Available on paid plans

  The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2530: Observation and Explanation | Houston Public Media

  By Peter Copeland

  Oct. 16, 2024

• Available on paid plans

  Engines of Our Ingenuity 1702: Tricks of Memory | Houston Public Media

  By Megan Cole, John H. Lienhard, Karen Fang, Peter Copeland

  Jul. 11, 2023

As seen in

Company Info

Freelance

Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.