Poynter names Tracey Compton as the Indianapolis Public Editor
Veteran journalist and communicator will serve as media critic for audiences throughout the Indianapolis market in a pilot project
The Poynter Institute, a global leader for 50 years in strengthening ethical journalism and building audience trust, is proud to announce the hiring of journalist Tracey Compton as the Indianapolis Public Editor.
Compton is an experienced journalist and communications professional. Most recently, she was the senior media and communications coordinator for the global humanitarian organization Mercy Corps, where she handled many responsibilities including conducting media coverage analysis on humanitarian efforts in places of protracted conflict like Sudan, Gaza and Haiti. She is based in Indianapolis.
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