Richard C. Paddock
About Richard C. Paddock
Richard C. Paddock is an experienced reporter currently working at The New York Times, with a notable history at the Los Angeles Times and The Wall Street Journal. He has reported from nearly 50 countries and has received multiple awards for his journalism, including an Emmy and contributions to a Pulitzer Prize-winning team.
Work at The New York Times
Richard C. Paddock has been employed as a Reporter at The New York Times since 2016. His focus is primarily on Southeast Asia, where he has reported on various issues and events. His role at The New York Times follows a significant career in journalism, where he has covered a wide range of topics across different regions.
Previous Experience at Los Angeles Times
Paddock worked at the Los Angeles Times for several years in various capacities. He served as the Moscow Bureau Chief and Correspondent from 1997 to 2000, covering events in Russia. He was also the Jakarta Bureau Chief from 2000 to 2006, reporting on Southeast Asia. Additionally, he held roles as a San Francisco Correspondent and Sacramento Correspondent from 1982 to 1996, and as a Correspondent in Bosnia for a brief period in 1995.
Career at The Wall Street Journal
Before joining The New York Times, Richard C. Paddock worked as a Senior Reporter for The Wall Street Journal from 2014 to 2015. During this time, he focused on Southeast Asia while based in Jakarta, Indonesia. His experience at The Wall Street Journal contributed to his extensive knowledge of the region.
Education and Expertise
Paddock studied at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from 1974 to 1976. He also attended the University of Sussex in England for one year in 1976. Additionally, he studied Russian language at the Monterey Institute of International Studies from 1996 to 1997. His educational background supports his expertise in international reporting.
Achievements in Journalism
Throughout his career, Richard C. Paddock has received several accolades for his work in journalism. He shared in a 2015 Emmy for investigative journalism for PBS NewsHour and received the Overseas Press Club business writing award. He also contributed to the Pulitzer Prize won by the Los Angeles Times for breaking news, highlighting his impact in the field.