Jonah M. Kessel is a cross-platform visual media specialist based in Beijing, China. He is currently The New York Times’ contract video journalist, covering China and East Asia.
In 2012, Kessel contributed to a Pulitzer Prize winning series for Explanatory Reporting, for his work with The New York Times documenting the business practices of Apple and other technology companies entitled "The iEconomy."
In 2013, Kessel’s series "Myanmar Emerges" won the Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award for Justice and Human Rights, The Human Rights Press Awards from Amnesty International, two first place awards from the Society of American Business Editors and Writers, as well as two awards from the National Press Photographer’s Association.
Outside of the news media world, Kessel produces pictures and videos for non-profit and governmental organizations as well as multinational commercial enterprises.
