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Rachel Adams-Heard
Reporter at Bloomberg
Rachel Adams-Heard is a reporter at Bloomberg LP based in Houston, Texas.1 She has been with Bloomberg since June 2018, initially as an Energy Reporter and currently as a Reporter on the investigations team since August 2021.1
Career Highlights
Rachel's career in journalism includes:
- Current Role: Reporter on Bloomberg's investigations team (August 2021 - present)1
- Previous Roles at Bloomberg:
Before joining Bloomberg full-time, she worked as an Energy Reporter at S&P Global Market Intelligence from September 2016 to May 2018.1
Education
Rachel graduated from Washington and Lee University with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Journalism (2012-2016).1 During her time at university, she was involved with the Ring Tum Phi and Rockbridge Report.2
Awards and Recognition
Rachel has received several notable awards for her journalism work:
- Gerald Loeb Award: In 2023, she was recognized for her work on the investigative podcast "In Trust," which tied for first place in the audio category.2
- Landon B. Lane Memorial Scholarship: Awarded by Washington and Lee University Department of Journalism in November 2014.1
- SPJ Mark of Excellence Award: Won first place for general news reporting-newspaper (small school division) in Region 2 of the Society of Professional Journalists' 2014 college journalism competition.1
- Washington and Lee Department of Journalism Award: Received upon graduation in May 2016.1
Notable Work
Rachel's recent work includes the investigative podcast "In Trust," co-produced by Bloomberg and iHeartMedia. The podcast explores the history of the Osage Nation and their struggles with land ownership and mineral rights.2
Rachel Adams-Heard's journalism career demonstrates a strong focus on business and energy reporting, with a growing emphasis on investigative journalism.
