Amy Schatz

Experience

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  Austin American-Statesman

  Dec 1999 - Mar 2004

  Reporter

  Technology reporter covering Dell Inc. and Internet start-upsBroke news of Dell’s decision to in-source its enterprise and small business tech support after customers complained about negative experiences with non-U.S. call centers.Previous beats included banking, healthcare and small business issues. Covered the White House in 2002 for six months while filling in for another reporter who was on leave.

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  The Wall Street Journal

  Mar 2004 - Jan 2014

  Reporter

  Healthcare reporter covering implementation of the Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare). Previously covered telecommunications and technology policy issues, including the Federal Communications Commission, Internet privacy and intellectual property. In 2008, covered the presidential primaries in Iowa and New Hampshire as well as Internet campaigning trends. Covered the 2006 mid-term elections as the lead blogger for the WSJ's Washington Wire.Blogger for WSJ sites, including Washington Wire, Digits and Real Time Economics. Active promoter of the WSJ on social media sites and among the most popular WSJ reporters on Twitter, with more than 5,800 followers. Appear regularly on TV and radio programs including National Public Radio, C-SPAN, CNBC and Fox Business Channel; frequent moderator of tech and telecom industry debates and events.Began WSJ career as an assistant to technology columnist Walt Mossberg. Show less

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  Re/code

  Jan 2014 - Jul 2015

  Senior editor/technology policy

  Conceived, reported and wrote stories on telecom and tech policy issues.Frequent appearances on TV and radio programs, including MSNBC, C-SPAN, PBS and NPR.Moderated industry panels, roundtables and fireside chats with leading telecom and tech policy newsmakers.

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  POLITICO

  Jul 2015 - Jul 2016

  Deputy tech editor

  Helped managed a team of six reporters, including coverage plans, personnel issues and mentoring for younger reporters. Oversaw production, editing and writing of daily morning newsletter, “Morning Tech.” Copy edited breaking news stories and longer features.

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  USTelecom Association

  Jul 2016 - Dec 2017

  Vice President of Media Affairs

  Senior spokesperson for leading broadband provider industry association, whose members include AT&T, Verizon and CenturyLink. Write blog posts, statements, policy briefs, op-eds, talking points, member newsletters and social media updates.Coordinate internally with government affairs and legal teams on policy planning and strategic message positioning.Provide media training and support for senior executives being interviewed by print and broadcast outlets, including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, BBC, CNBC and NPR.Help coordinate social and educational events for association members, media and lawmakers, including receptions, policy luncheons and reporter roundtables with executives. Show less

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  Glen Echo Group, LLC

  Jan 2018 - now

  • Senior Vice President

    Jan 2022 - now

  • Vice President

    Jan 2019 - Dec 2021

  • Director

    Jan 2018 - Jan 2019