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Caroline Chamberlain Gomez

Editor, Seattle Now

About

Caroline Chamberlain Gomez is the editor of Seattle Now, KUOW's flagship news podcast. She's produced and edited hundreds of episodes on the people and stories that shape Seattle. She created "Casual Friday," Seattle Now's Friday episode that performs best (almost) every week. She was also a lead producer on Battle Tactics For Your Sexist Workplace and Second Wave. She has a Master's degree in Human Centered Design and Engineering from the University of Washington, and she applies a user-centered approach to her journalism and processes.

Previously she was a producer at KCRW and is a proud alum of UCLA's Daily Bruin.

Location: Seattle

Languages: English, conversational German

Pronouns: she/her

Professional Affiliations: The Society of Professional Journalists, Western Washington Chapter

Podcasts

Stories

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    Seattle Now: Will Washington's primary matter?

    Washington State has eliminated caucuses and moved up its presidential primary. Does this mean we'll play a bigger role in picking the Democratic nominee for president? Plus, we get an update on the latest information from public health officials on the coronavirus outbreak. Guests: KUOW reporters Anna Boiko-Weyrauch and David Hyde Follow live updates on the coronavirus outbreak at KUOW.org
  • caption: This week, Eula Scott Bynoe and Jeannie Yandel talk to Emily Schwing about why she quit the Northwest News Network — and why she decided to go public with that information.

    Ready to go public about why you quit? Listen to this first

    On our fifth bonus episode of Battle Tactics for Your Sexist Workplace, we talk to journalist Emily Schwing. You may notice that there's no audio here. That's because our bonus episodes are available to listeners who support BTSW and our home station, KUOW, with a one-time contribution of $20.

  • caption: File: Space Needle shown in November, 2017.

    Why do Seattleites complain so much?

    Over the summer, the SoundQs team has gotten some questions that double as complaints about the Seattle region. It got us thinki

  • caption: Celeste Headlee talks about how freelancing has given her control over her schedule, insight into her own work habits, and the freedom to take risks.

    'I'm the best boss I've ever had.' Lessons from Celeste Headlee on freelancing

    This week, public radio legend Celeste Headlee tells us why she loves the freedom that comes with being her own boss — and why freelancing isn’t for everyone. Whether you’re a freelancer (Eula), live with a freelancer (Jeannie), or are freelance-curious, this episode is a must-listen. (And, honestly, since Headlee has so many valuable insights into how humans work best, this episode will resonate with everyone.)

  • caption: Eula Scott Bynoe, co-host of Battle Tactics for Your Sexist Workplace, doing her best impression of Michael Scott from "The Office."

    Why do we promote — and elect — incompetent leaders?

    Many of us have watched “The Office” and laughed/cringed at the antics of Michael Scott, a horrible boss who believes — wholeheartedly, even sometimes charmingly — that he is the world’s best boss. The jokes are funny because they hit close to home, reminding us of bosses we’ve had who were incompetent or inappropriate or willing to throw anyone else under the bus in order to succeed. But we have to wonder: how do men like Michael Scott get promoted in the first place? And why have so many of us had incompetant bosses?