Recep Karaca
Position: Chief Editor
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Rutgers University, New Jersey
Master’s Degree in Media Studies, Columbia University, New York
Career: Began as a political reporter for The Star-Ledger in Newark.
Worked as an editorial director for NJ Spotlight News.
Joined DailyNewsEn in 2021 as Chief Editor, leading the newsroom with a focus on impactful reporting.
Expertise: Politics, investigative journalism, and policy analysis.
Notable Achievements:
Awarded the New Jersey Press Association Medal for Outstanding Editorial Leadership.
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Retailer promises 430 jobs
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Taylor Swift and Tom Hiddleston seen making out on beach
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"We have an epidemic. And nobody is doing anything about it."
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