Photo: Namira Haris · Boston
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Multimedia journalist and interactive storyteller who just earned her MS in Media Innovation & Data Communication from Northeastern University. Senior Editor at Storybench. Her reporting — spanning investigative data journalism, interactive web narratives, documentary video, and audio — explores social equity, technology, and the environment.
Graduated
Northeastern University
MS Media Innovation · 2026
Senior Editor
Storybench
Northeastern University
Specializes in
Data Journalism
Interactive Storytelling
Multimedia Production
Recognition
◆ Peter F. Anderson Award
◆ Laurel & Scroll 100
Tracked returned sweaters with AirTags through the fashion logistics network — from Boston retailers to warehouses in Buffalo. Exposes how "free returns" policies mask an economically inefficient and environmentally devastating system. Only 50% of returned items are ever resold; 9.6 billion pounds go to landfills annually.
Investigative data piece on the Watertown Dam — a 180-foot concrete structure built in 1966 that blocks fish migration and flood management on the Charles River. FEMA maps, satellite imagery, and sources from tribal representatives to state officials.
Responsive educational website for the Boston Housing Authority's Digital Equity Program — delivering digital literacy tools and tech tips with a focus on accessibility and real-world usability for residents.
Gamified interactive data story on how name-based bias shapes snap judgments in professional settings — revealing the unconscious assumptions we make before we know it.
Real-time subway tracking tool using the MBTA API — visualizes live train locations, transit patterns, and peak travel delays across Boston's network.
Immersive interactive exploration of tea's cultural, economic, and social significance — layered design with video, data visualization, and interactive elements.
How Northeastern students navigate limited campus space in an urban environment — stories, data, and voices on how students connect, create, and thrive.
4:29
Broadcast-style news segment spotlighting Snowport's role supporting 120+ small businesses in Boston's Seaport District.
3:17
Cinematic promotional film capturing the talent and energy of Northeastern's Dance Team through choreographed sequences and behind-the-scenes moments.
4:50
Street interviews with college students on abortion rights and healthcare during the pivotal 2024 presidential election — young voters navigate complex political stakes.
3:27
Heartwarming feature on South Boston's annual Halloween dog parade — colorful costumes, community bonds, candid interviews.
In-depth conversation with Executive Director Ginger Brown on how Main Streets organizations revitalize urban neighborhoods through small business support and community engagement.
How Du Bois and Atlanta University students created 60+ hand-drawn charts at the 1900 Paris Exposition — proving that effective data visualization doesn't require complex technology, only thoughtful design and clear narrative purpose.
★ High Engagement
How design choices — not data — determine whether readers trust a story before they've even read the headline. Features three competing philosophies from Tufte, Cairo, and Diehm on what builds visual credibility.
Interview with interactive storyteller Alvin Chang on "The Search for My Kimchi" — how personal memoir merges with cultural history and data visualization. Why personal narratives must connect to broader contexts to constitute meaningful journalism.
Interview with Dr. Anna Lombardi on balancing scientific accuracy with public accessibility in climate graphics — and the common design mistakes that mislead audiences.
International survey analysis across six countries on how audiences perceive generative AI in news — from efficiency to trust, transparency, and journalistic integrity.
Interview with The Washington Post's Yan Wu on how AI is reshaping music creation, journalism, and the blurry line between human creativity and algorithmic generation.
The hidden cost of efficiency — why hyper-optimized systems designed to make life easier are quietly making it more exhausting, and what that means for how we work and live.
Why 500 highly engaged subscribers beats 50,000 passive ones — how niche newsletter creators are building sustainable journalism businesses by going smaller, not bigger.
Northeastern University · 2025
Comparative study evaluating ChatGPT, Claude, and NovelAI for dialogue generation, character development, and story coherence in interactive gaming contexts.
MES Arts & Science College · 2022
How Facebook transformed from entertainment platform to vital disaster tool during the 2019 Kerala floods — analyzing the Chief Minister's crisis communication strategy.
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS —
Namira Haris is a multimedia journalist and interactive storyteller who just graduated with her Master of Science in Media Innovation and Data Communication from Northeastern University (Class of 2026). She is Senior Editor at Storybench, Northeastern's media innovation publication.
Her work explores social equity, technology, and environmental impact — translated into investigative web projects, documentary films, audio investigations, and data-driven visual narratives. She tracks live subway delays, exposes fashion return logistics, investigates aging dams, and examines how AI reshapes journalism.
Development
Media Production
Journalism
Lead Teaching Assistant
CAMD · Northeastern University
Sep 2025 – Present
Senior Editor
Storybench · Northeastern University
Sep 2024 – Present
Graduate Student Advisory Board
School of Journalism · Northeastern
Jan 2025 – Present
Editorial Intern Co-op
Aptara
Jul – Dec 2025
Research Assistant
Reinventing TV News Project · NEU
Oct – Nov 2025
Co-President, Graduate Caucus
School of Journalism · Northeastern
Jan 2025 – Feb 2026
Teaching Assistant
CAMD · Northeastern University
Sep 2024 – Nov 2025
Graduate Assistant
School of Journalism · Northeastern
Oct – Dec 2024
Student Experience & Media Communications
Imperial Overseas Education · Mumbai
Jul 2022 – Jul 2024
Northeastern University
MS · Media Innovation & Data Communication
2024 – 2026 · Graduated
Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning
PG Diploma · Digital Marketing
2023 – 2024
University of Calicut
BA · Journalism & Mass Communication
2019 – 2022
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