Andy Bechtel is an assistant professor at the University of North Carolina's School of Journalism and Mass Communication. He writes a blog about editing and writing at editdesk.blogspot.com.

Bechtel teaches editing and writing at the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at UNC-Chapel Hill. He has nearly 12 years of experience in newspapers, most recently at The News & Observer in Raleigh, N.C., where he was the nation and world editor. He also worked as a copy editor in the N&O sports department and in its Chapel Hill bureau. His other experience includes work as a copy editor and page designer at the News & Record in Greensboro, N.C.

Bechtel also has taught at Louisiana State University, and he has written articles and reviews for publications such as Quill, Journalism & Mass Communication Educator and Communication Law and Policy.