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
Stories
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If you're a sexist internet troll, Celeste Ng might tell your mom
Many of us use social media in our personal and professional lives, but did you know that online harassment is increasing? *Cough* Random Internet guy. *cough*
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Business
We’re so over women being dinged for showing emotion at work
When Serena Williams was penalized at the U.S. Open for throwing her racket and calling the umpire a thief, it got us thinking. There was something all-too familiar about the exchange: Once again, a woman was being penalized for showing anger at work.
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Business
Don’t bring cupcakes to work if you’re a woman
We asked our Battle Tactics Facebook Group if they ever felt pressured to clean up after their coworkers, and it seemed like almost everyone had a story.
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Government
She accused a Democratic darling of assault. Then her career dissolved
It could have been the recession, she said, but it could have also been that Clay Johnson told his own version of events to the leaders at the Sunlight Foundation. He had more power and access than Sarah. And, apparently, he had more credibility too.
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Business
Mamas, raise your hand if you've pumped in a closet or bathroom stall
On this episode of Battle Tactics For Your Sexist Workplace, Eula and Jeannie start by talking with KUOW's Isolde Raftery about what it was like to be relegated to a closet to pump upon returning to work after her son was born.
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Help! My coworkers don't take me seriously
We've covered a lot of ground so far on this podcast, from impostor syndrome to what men can do to change the game. We’ve also heard a lot of stories and questions from listeners about stuff they’re facing at work. So in this episode, we answer some of your questions.
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Men: You have more power than you realize. Here's how to use it
Our battle in this episode is figuring out what it takes to tackle workplace sexism and exactly what it means to truly be an ally at work.
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You got the job! So why do you feel like a loser?
Ever felt unqualified for a job — even after you were hired? Are you convinced one day everyone at work will discover you know NOTHING? Take a breath....
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Negotiating your salary? This simple question is polite and effective
Recently a KUOW editor received this text from a friend: "What’s the best way to negotiate salary for a new job?"
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Why women of the Supreme Court get interrupted more th—
Listen to the beginning of this audio clip: Hear it? That’s Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy interrupting fellow Justice (a.k.a. the notorious)...