Bill Chappell

About

I am a correspondent and editor, and a leader on NPR's flagship digital news team. I frequently contribute to NPR's audio and social media platforms, including hosting dozens of live shows online. I have gone to two Olympics for NPR (Rio and Pyeongchang), and I've been the lead editor for several others. My work focuses on finding the human aspect of the story -- and sharing that fascination through text, video and images on NPR's Instagram and other branded accounts. My byline brings more than 50 million pageviews for NPR.org each year, with high levels of engagement through SEO and across social channels. I was part of NPR's Peabody-award winning team for its Ebola coverage. Years ago, I established the Peabody Award-winning StoryCorps' presence on NPR.org. At NPR, I have trained digital and radio staff in how to tell compelling stories online, promoting more collaboration between departments and desks. I was previously NPR.org's homepage editor, and I've worked closely with shows such as Morning Edition, Fresh Air, and All Things Considered. Prior to NPR, I was an editor on the Assignment Desk at CNN International, handling coverage in areas from the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Europe, and Latin America. I also edited video and produced stories for CNN.com's features division and SI.com, the sports outlet.