Christopher Norris
About Christopher Norris
Christopher Norris serves as the Managing Editor for Community & Engagement at WHYY, where he focuses on building trust and diversifying sources in community engagement efforts. With nearly a decade of experience in journalism and community convening, he has contributed to various media outlets and has received an Emmy nomination for his work.
Work at WHYY
Christopher Norris serves as the Managing Editor for Community & Engagement at WHYY, a role he has held since 2021. In this position, he focuses on building trust and diversifying sources within community engagement efforts. He produces content and events that aim to enhance local relevancy, contributing to WHYY's mission of serving the community through informative and engaging media.
Previous Experience
Before joining WHYY, Christopher Norris accumulated diverse experience in various roles. He worked as an Opinion Page contributor for Philadelphia Media Network from 2017 to 2021. He also contributed to Good Men Media Inc. from 2014 to 2021. His earlier roles include being an On-air/On-camera Contributor at iHeartMedia and a Consultant & Podcast Co-Host at Philadelphia magazine. His career began in sales at Guitar Center and Sam Ash Music, where he worked from 2005 to 2009.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Norris completed his high school education at University City High School, where he studied Music and Performing Arts, earning a High School Diploma. His educational background supports his extensive experience in journalism and community engagement, where he has nearly a decade of experience in news-gathering and community convening.
Achievements in Journalism
Christopher Norris has been recognized for his contributions to journalism and broadcasting, having received an Emmy nomination. This acknowledgment reflects his commitment to quality content production and community-focused initiatives throughout his career.