Eric Pape

Eric Pape is an Adjunct Professor at the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, specializing in Digital Media, Politics, and Global Affairs. With a career spanning five continents, he has contributed to The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Foreign Policy, and The Guardian.

• Journalism Fellowships: John S. Knight Fellowship, McGraw Business Journalism Fellowship
• International Experience: Worked in France, Spain, Cambodia, and Mexico

Pape’s research and writing focus on Investigative Journalism, Human Rights, and Popular Culture, often examining marginalized communities. His 15 most recent articles (2018-2023) explore topics like avocado cartels, urban housing inequality, and trauma in post-war Cambodia, blending Social Justice with Political Analysis.

Scientific Awards

• Charles M. Rappleye Investigative Journalism Award
• John S. Knight Fellowship (Stanford University, 2007-2008)
• McGraw Business Journalism Fellowship

Pape also co-authored the journalistic graphic novel Shake Girl and serves as a Media Consultant for nonprofits like Capital & Main, focusing on audience expansion and editorial strategy. Fluent in French and Spanish, he has worked extensively in Latin America, SE Asia, and Europe.