Rio Hamada

Rio Hamada is an experienced editorial professional with a strong background in news reporting and management. Currently serving as Editorial Manager and formerly as News Editor at HuffPost since January 2017, Rio has honed skills in overseeing editorial processes and content creation. Prior experience at Jiji Press from January 2012 to December 2016 included roles as a Staff Writer in the City News Section, where coverage focused on economic and gangster crimes, and various reporting positions at the Chiba Branch, encompassing police, prosecutor, trial, municipal, and economic reporting. Rio holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communication and Media Studies from Goldsmiths, University of London, earned between 2009 and 2011.