Author

Jim Naughton

James Naughton instigated an Open Letter that Knight Ridder alumni issued in 2005. He was an editor for 18 years at The Philadelphia Inquirer before becoming president of The Poynter Institute in 1996. He retired in 2003.

When Journalists’ Voices Are Missing

A former newspaper editor examines the impact of the lack of journalists serving on media company boards.
March 15, 2006

The Philadelphia Inquirer: Cuts Jeopardize Quality

‘One of journalism’s top destinations has become a departure lounge.’
September 15, 2001

Essay

Once upon a time the editor of a daily newspaper edited.There’s little risk of that happening now. The top newsroom manager probably has a title like vice president and executive…
June 15, 1999