Education

B.S., M.S. Specializing in broadcast journalism and digital integrated marketing communication. University of Kansas.

Background

Chris Halsne worked at American University in D.C. as investigative broadcaster in residence and director for the Journalism and Digital Storytelling MA program. He has been on television for over 30 years, managing special projects units in Seattle and Denver. Also a documentary filmmaker, fiction author, screenwriter and podcast creator, he takes a multi-media approach to every news idea.

Awards

• The Society of Professional Journalists Sigma Delta Chi award for investigative reporting.
• Multiple National Press Club consumer investigative awards.
• National Edward R. Murrow for investigative reporting.
• 20+ regional Emmys.

Research

• Broadcast TV investigative reporting.
• Documentary film production.
• Public records aquisition.
• Exposing systems that aid in the harming of animals.
• Trauma reporting.

Grants and Funded Research

Webhost and executive editor of a digital news project that provides media forums for university students to cover underserved areas of the D.C. metro area (DMV). 2024-25. Grant from the Investigative Reporting Workshop and American University.

Teaching

Halsne's teaching philosophy is to show aspiring journalists how to succeed in a newsroom. He focuses on tools, methods and skills used every day by professional journalists to beat the competition, while becoming an invaluable asset to the newsroom.

Recent Publications

Halsne, C. J. (2023). Director, "The Hit," An investigative documentary [Film]. Porter + Craig Film Media.

Halsne, Christopher, 2023, Nor Any Drop [Unpublished manuscript], Winner Best Thriller Screenplay, LA Film Festival.

Halsne, C. J. (2022). Sexual harassment widespread in schools. Investigative Reporting Workshop.

Halsne, C. J. (2020). Police stockpile less-lethal munitions. Investigative Reporting Workshop.

Service

• Investigative Reporters and Editors, Academic Task Force
• National Press Club

Pronouns

he, him, his, himself