Hello, I’m Alex Bracken
I’m a journalist, photographer, and designer currently working for The Blade in Toledo, Ohio. I also do freelance design, writing, and web development.
Journalism
Toledo’s ‘forgiveness plan’ shows early success
Harvard researchers are hoping Toledo’s predisposition diversion program could serve as a blueprint to reduce jail populations across the country, and two years from now they’ll have the data to… Keep reading →
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Work Experience
2025 — Now
Reporter at The Blade (Toledo)
Reporting, Photography
2023 — 2024
Managing Editor at Indiana Plain Dealer
Reporting, Editing
2022 — 2023
Visual Editor at Ball State Daily News
Design, Illustration, Layout
2021 — 2023
Social Media Coordinator at CCIM Outreach
Design, Illustration, Layout
2021 — 2023
Creative Director at Ball Bearings Magazine
Design, Illustration, Layout