Marc Ramirez serves as a national correspondent for USA TODAY, where he specializes in covering Americana and a wide range of sociocultural issues. His reporting focuses on critical topics including faith, identity, and social justice across the United States.
Ramirez brings a unique passion for storytelling to his work, examining how Americans live and exploring the cultural significance of food and drink in society. His approach to journalism emphasizes the human experience and the stories that shape American culture.
Before joining USA TODAY, Ramirez built an impressive career at several major newspapers across the country. He previously worked for the Seattle Times, Phoenix New Times, and The Dallas Morning News, where he developed his expertise in feature writing and investigative journalism.
During his time at The Dallas Morning News, Ramirez created a groundbreaking two-year series that followed a young boy as he prepared for a life of blindness. This compelling long-form journalism project earned him the prestigious 2012 National Headliner Award for feature writing, recognizing his exceptional ability to tell complex human stories.
Ramirez also contributed to major breaking news coverage while working at The Seattle Times. He was part of the reporting team that covered the tragic shooting deaths of four police officers and the subsequent manhunt that followed. This comprehensive coverage of a major news event helped earn The Seattle Times the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for breaking-news reporting, one of journalism's highest honors.
Throughout his career, Ramirez has demonstrated his versatility as a journalist, moving seamlessly between feature writing that explores deep human experiences and breaking news coverage that requires quick, accurate reporting. His work continues to examine the complexities of American society and culture for USA TODAY's national audience.
