Hi, I'm Ash Peterson, a creator in Chicago.
Hi, I'm Ash Peterson, a creator in Chicago.
I am a multimedia journalist with a particular interest in accountability and justice-oriented stories.
I am a multimedia journalist with a particular interest in accountability and justice-oriented stories.
I have published pieces with Prism and Sierra Magazine as a freelance reporter and previously worked as an intern at More Perfect Union, where I used my graphic design and reporting background to create informative social media posts and articles designed to engage working people.
I have published pieces with Prism and Sierra Magazine as a freelance reporter and previously worked as an intern at More Perfect Union, where I used my graphic design and reporting background to create informative social media posts and articles designed to engage working people.
News Reporting
News Reporting
I acted as Editor-in-Chief for Columbus State University's student-run news organization for nearly two years. In this position I continued to write and illustrate for The Uproar.
I acted as Editor-in-Chief for Columbus State University's student-run news organization for nearly two years. In this position I continued to write and illustrate for The Uproar.
In the summer of 2020, I covered CSU’s plans for reopening in the midst of the global pandemic. I found that faculty were concerned, so I wrote an article detailing the events of a tense meeting between faculty and the administration. Within days of its publication, the school clarified some of its policies to add more protections for employees.
In the summer of 2020, I covered CSU’s plans for reopening in the midst of the global pandemic. I found that faculty were concerned, so I wrote an article detailing the events of a tense meeting between faculty and the administration. Within days of its publication, the school clarified some of its policies to add more protections for employees.
Social Media & Graphic Design
Social Media & Graphic Design
I created this poster to advertise WBHF Radio's 75th birthday celebration. The station was founded in the 1940's, and I was inspired by advertisements from that era.
I created this poster to advertise WBHF Radio's 75th birthday celebration. The station was founded in the 1940's, and I was inspired by advertisements from that era.
Columbus State University's news source was originally called The Saber. After realizing that name had Confederate roots in 2020, I assisted with a total brand overhaul so that we could come into our new name, The Uproar.
Columbus State University's news source was originally called The Saber. After realizing that name had Confederate roots in 2020, I assisted with a total brand overhaul so that we could come into our new name, The Uproar.
I created the new banner for our website and changed out any instances of our old name along with our site URL.
I created the new banner for our website and changed out any instances of our old name along with our site URL.
Website before rebrand
Website before rebrand
Website after rebrand
Website after rebrand
Additionally, I changed all of our social media accounts to have consistent usernames and profile pictures.
Additionally, I changed all of our social media accounts to have consistent usernames and profile pictures.
I established a consistent style for The Uproar/The Saber's Instagram posts.
I established a consistent style for The Uproar/The Saber's Instagram posts.
Radio & Podcasting
Radio & Podcasting
I produce 14 radio news stories a week for WBHF, and I had the pleasure of hosting The Uproar's podcast, Uproar Radio. I love using audio to tell stories and communicate complex issues.
I produce 14 radio news stories a week for WBHF, and I had the pleasure of hosting The Uproar's podcast, Uproar Radio. I love using audio to tell stories and communicate complex issues.
I sat down with Matthew Moon for an episode of Uproar Radio to discuss Electric City Café, a virtual concert experience showcasing artists local to the Chattahoochee Valley.
I sat down with Matthew Moon for an episode of Uproar Radio to discuss Electric City Café, a virtual concert experience showcasing artists local to the Chattahoochee Valley.
This is part one of a two-part story I wrote reflecting on the Blizzard of 1993. I spoke with local survivors and utilized archives from the Bartow History Museum to tell their stories.
This is part one of a two-part story I wrote reflecting on the Blizzard of 1993. I spoke with local survivors and utilized archives from the Bartow History Museum to tell their stories.
This is a promo I recorded for Uproar Radio, to be played over WCUG soundwaves.
This is a promo I recorded for Uproar Radio, to be played over WCUG soundwaves.
Local environmental organizations said Georgia Power's plans to close a local ash pond would risk contaminating groundwater with toxic chemicals. I attended the EPD's online hearing to learn more and gather perspectives from attendees.
Local environmental organizations said Georgia Power's plans to close a local ash pond would risk contaminating groundwater with toxic chemicals. I attended the EPD's online hearing to learn more and gather perspectives from attendees.