Jonah Kessel

Jonah M. Kessel is the Deputy Director of Opinion Video at The New York Times, where he specializes in a blend of explanatory and investigative short-form documentary video journalism. His work encompasses innovative forms of visual storytelling, and he has reported from over 25 countries, including significant coverage from Asia while based in Beijing and Hong Kong from 2011 to 2016.

Kessel's notable achievements include being part of the team that won the Pulitzer Prize for Explanatory Reporting in 2013 for a piece on Apple’s business practices. He has also produced impactful documentaries, such as one on the influence of the Chinese internet and another featuring North Korea during heightened tensions between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un.

His expertise spans various cinematographic techniques, including studio, aerial, and infrared cinematography. Kessel has received multiple accolades, including two World Press Photo awards and recognition as Multimedia Journalist of the Year from Pictures of the Year International. His work reflects a commitment to justice and human rights, as evidenced by his awards from the Robert F. Kennedy Foundation and the National Press Foundation.12