Daniel Schulman

Daniel Schulman is an American investigative journalist and editor known for in-depth reporting on corporate malfeasance, political influence, and public policy. He has held editorial roles at major publications and has authored books and long-form features that influenced public debate and legal scrutiny. Schulman's work often intersects with topics of corporate governance, campaign finance, and regulatory oversight.

Early life and education

Schulman was born and raised in the United States, where his early interests in reporting led him to pursue formal studies in journalism and related fields. He completed undergraduate studies at a university with programs in journalism and political science before undertaking graduate work that emphasized investigative techniques and media law. During his education he was involved with campus newspapers and internships at regional newspapers, connecting him with established reporters and editors at publications like The New York Times, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, and The Wall Street Journal.

Career

Schulman's professional career includes positions at several national magazines and news organizations, where he specialized in long-form investigative reporting and editorial leadership. He joined staff at prominent outlets such as Mother Jones, The New Yorker, Time, Newsweek, and The Atlantic, contributing feature articles and investigations. He served in editorial capacities that involved commissioning reporting, overseeing investigations, and guiding newsroom strategy alongside figures from ProPublica, The Center for Investigative Reporting, The Intercept, and legacy outlets. Schulman has been a fellow or visiting journalist at institutions including Harvard Kennedy School, Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, and think tanks connected to public policy debates.

Notable reporting and investigations

Schulman’s investigative portfolio contains impactful reports on corporate influence, campaign finance, and regulatory failures. He authored pieces scrutinizing major corporations and high-net-worth individuals tied to controversies involving firms such as Enron, Theranos, Wells Fargo, Goldman Sachs, and conglomerates involved in environmental and labor disputes. His reporting examined political actors and donors linked to lobbying and election spending, drawing connections to figures and entities like Charles and David Koch, Sheldon Adelson, Citizens United v. FEC, and national committees including the Republican National Committee and Democratic National Committee. Schulman also reported on intersections between technology firms and public policy, investigating companies such as Facebook, Google, Amazon, Apple Inc., and startups tied to surveillance and data practices. His investigations referenced regulatory and enforcement bodies like the Securities and Exchange Commission, Federal Trade Commission, and Department of Justice, and were cited in discussions among lawmakers in the United States Congress and hearings before committees such as the Senate Judiciary Committee and House Oversight Committee.

Awards and recognition

Schulman's work has been recognized with journalism awards and fellowships from organizations that honor investigative reporting, editorial excellence, and public-interest journalism. He has been associated with accolades from groups including the Pulitzer Prize committees (as a contributor), the George Polk Awards, the Investigative Reporters and Editors organization, and the National Magazine Awards (Ellies). His fellowships and speaking engagements have connected him with academic and policy institutions such as Yale University, Stanford University, Princeton University, and Georgetown University, where his reporting has been used as case studies in courses on media ethics, investigative methods, and public policy.

Personal life and affiliations

Schulman resides in the United States and is active in professional networks and nonprofit organizations related to journalism and transparency. He has served on boards or advisory councils for entities like Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, Committee to Protect Journalists, Freedom of the Press Foundation, and journalism training programs at universities and centers including Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard, Tow Center for Digital Journalism, and Knight Foundation. His public engagements have included panels with journalists from The Washington Post, The New York Times, Reuters, Bloomberg, and AP (news agency), and collaborations with watchdog organizations such as Common Cause and OpenSecrets.

Category:American journalists Category:Investigative journalists