February 26, 2010

Editor of ProPublica to speak in Toronto on Monday

By Alison Loat
Samara, in partnership with Massey College, is hosting Paul Steiger, editor-in-chief, president and CEO of ProPublica in Toronto on Monday March 1st.

Recently named one of Fast Company's ten most innovative media companies, ProPublica is a non-profit investigative newsroom that produces journalism in the public interest. Prior to establishing ProPublica, Steiger was the managing editor of the Wall Street Journal for 16 years.

There are a small handful of seats still available. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. at the George Ignatieff Theatre, 15 Devonshire Place, University of Toronto. Please contact Joshua Knelman if you're interested in attending.

This visit is part of an ongoing series of seminars that seek to provide inspiring examples of innovations in public affairs journalism and create a gathering space for journalists and others interested in public affairs reporting to exchange ideas and learn from one another. Please stay tuned for information on future events.


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March 22, 2012 08:32 AM

Paul Steiger, editor-in-chief of ProPublica, is slated to speak at the National Press Club luncheon in Washington, D.C., at 1 p.m, June 15, 2010 on the topic of "Collaborating and Competing in Journalism's New Era."Steiger will discuss the value of collaboration with media partners. ProPublica has now published nearly 250 stories in partnership with 52 other news organizations, including print, television, radio and online organizations. Steiger said such collaborations "can be critical in generating impact" for ProPublica's investigative stories.

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