“REPUTATION” Nominated in Two Categories at LA Press Club SoCal Journalism Awards

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Los Angeles, CA — May 22, 2024


HEATDRAWN’s limited series podcast REPUTATION has been named a finalist in two categories at the 2024 LA Press Club SoCal Journalism Awards.

The series was recognized for:

  • Best Limited Podcast Series

  • Race & Society Reporting

Executive produced by award-winning journalist Ethan Ward, REPUTATION examines homelessness, housing policy, and the racial and structural systems that shape public narratives around displacement.

The LA Press Club Awards honor excellence in journalism across Southern California, recognizing reporting that demonstrates rigor, impact, and public accountability.

Winners will be announced at the annual SoCal Journalism Awards ceremony in June.

About HEATDRAWN Media

HEATDRAWN was founded in 2020 by award-winning journalist and executive producer Ethan Ward. The studio develops original reporting and narrative projects examining power, culture, and belonging across publishing, audio, screen, and digital platforms. Its projects include INHERITANCE, a publication examining what we carry forward from family, ambition, race, and nation; REPUTATION, an award-winning limited series podcast on homelessness and housing policy; and THE THREAD, an AI-powered narrative experiment exploring obituary data, memory, and legacy. HEATDRAWN has been recognized by the LA Press Club and supported by the Omidyar Network Tech Journalism Fund.

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Ethan Ward

Award-winning journalist and product strategist focused on AI governance, algorithmic accountability, and responsible technology. Master of Public Diplomacy (USC). MSc in Human-Computer Interaction (University College Dublin). His work has appeared in USA Today, NPR, Slate, Fast Company, and PBS SoCal. Founding editor of INHERITANCE. Founder, HEATDRAWN.

https://iamethanward.com
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