Journalism
Katherine Gypson is a communications expert with experience in public affairs, international relations, media relations, and the US government. Since 2015, she has reported on the US Congress, delivering broadcast, print and live shot analysis that explains complex policies to a global audience of millions.
An award-winning national political reporter, Katherine has also worked on the ground in Afghanistan, Tunisia, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates to train journalists and produce documentary programs that aired on top television channels in those countries.
Portfolio
Anchoring
The Inside Story, March 13, 2025 https://www.voanews.com/a/8009866.html
The Inside Story, February 13, 2025 https://www.voanews.com/a/7974138.html
Broadcast News Packages
European leaders push back on Trump claims Ukraine started war, February 20, 2025 https://www.voanews.com/a/european-leaders-push-back-on-trump-s-claims-ukraine-started-war-with-russia-/7982564.html
US lawmakers warn of dangers in Syria, February 13, 2025. https://www.voanews.com/a/us-lawmakers-warn-of-dangers-of-allowing-china-russia-into-syria/7974648.html
Articles
US lawmakers rush to avoid government shutdown, February 24, 2025 https://www.voanews.com/a/us-lawmakers-rush-to-avoid-march-14-government-shutdown-/7986622.html
Congressional Democrats to Trump: Changes can't be done in secrecy. February 4, 2025. https://www.voanews.com/a/congressional-democrats-to-trump-changes-can-t-be-done-in-secrecy-/7963362.html
Work Experience
Congressional Correspondent
Voice of America
October 2019-Present
On-air Congressional Correspondent for Voice of America’s NewsCenter, solely responsible for coverage of the U.S. Senate and the U.S House of Representatives for broadcast, radio and the web. Managed VOA language service reporters and coordinated coverage for multiple countries.
Covered two presidential impeachments, 2020 and 2024 presidential elections, the aftermath of January 6th riot at the U.S. Capitol, Supreme Court confirmations and passage of the largest aid packages in US history during the coronavirus pandemic.
2021 Arthur Rowse National Press Club Award Winner
On-air Capitol Hill reporter for the Voice of America’s News Center, covering the U.S. House of Representatives.
Covered 2016 presidential election from the Iowa caucus through election night, specializing in original reporting from around the United States for stories about the concerns of voters supporting Donald Trump.
Fill-in reporter on White House and Supreme Court coverage during last years of the Obama administration, including VOA White House pool duty.
Congressional Reporter
Voice of America
January 2016-
October 2019
Associate Broadcast Producer
Voice of America
September 2013-December 2015
Wrote and produced original stories for TV and web, including breaking news, analysis pieces and feature packages.
Managing Broadcast Producer
America Abroad Media
November 2008-September 2013
2012-2013: Managing producer for "Reema Khan's America," a presenter-led documentary road show series exploring the United States during the 2012 presidential election for a Pakistani audience.
2011: Produced public policy-focused town hall TV programs and documentary programming on the ground in Afghanistan, Turkey and Tunisia including research, writing and coordination with local partner offices.
2008-2010: Produced weekly public affairs program for broadcast on Tolo TV, Afghanistan’s top TV channel.
Produced TV documentaries for Muslim World Journalism Fellows, including an Iraqi perspective on the Texas oil industry, American agriculture for an Afghan audience and Wiki Leaks for a leading Turkish broadcaster.
Host, creator and producer, Insight, a foreign affairs web interview series.
Education
Master of Arts, Journalism and Public Policy
School of Communications, American University.
Bachelor of Arts, History and Writing
Marlboro College.
