Summary
Michal Kašpárek is an editor and data journalist with 13 years of experience blending editorial leadership, data analysis, and storytelling across Czech media. Currently at Samizdat/Český rozhlas, he produces data-driven reporting and experiments with large language models to both enhance journalism and teach others how to use them effectively. Previously he served as Editor in Chief at Partners Media and led editorial projects as a freelance journalist and magazine editor, demonstrating strong project management and newsroom leadership. He combines hands-on data work with traditional copyediting and book editing, making complex information accessible for broad audiences. Colleagues value his curiosity for emerging AI tools and his practical approach to integrating them into editorial workflows. Based in Brno, he brings a pragmatic mix of old-school editorial craft and modern computational literacy.
13 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
English, Czech