About

Lee V. Gaines is a multimedia investigative journalist with a plethora of experience covering subjects ranging from education, politics, the criminal justice system and social justice. Gaines specializes in character-driven investigations and storytelling for both audio and the web. She is currently an investigative education reporter for WFYI, the NPR member station in Indianapolis. Her work has appeared on numerous national broadcasts, including the NPR news magazine shows, All Things Considered, Morning Edition and Here & Now.

AWARDS AND HONORS

Best Audio Story (Small Market); Education Writers Association — 2019

News Series; Edward R. Murrow Award — 2020 Regional

Best Investigative Report Second Place; Illinois Associated Press Broadcasters Association — 2018

Resume

Skills

Investigative Reporting; Breaking News Coverage; Audio Recording & Editing; Fact-Checking; Hosting; Interviewing. 

CAREER HISTORY

Investigative Education Reporter - WFYI Public Media - Indianapolis, Ind. April 2021 – Present

Education Reporter – Illinois Public Media - Urbana, Ill. - Dec. 2017 – April 2021

Freelance Reporter – Chicago Tribune - Chicago, Ill. - Oct. 2013 – Dec. 2017

Contributing Writer – Chicago Reader - Chicago, Ill. - Dec. 2015 – Dec. 2017

Assistant Editor – Gatehouse Media New England - Needham, Mass. - Oct. 2012 – May 2013

Staff Reporter – Gatehouse Media New England - Needham, Mass. - Oct. 2012 – May 2013

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in English, CLARK UNIVERSITY, 2011