Nelson Poynter Scholar for Journalism Values and Senior Ethics Faculty
bsteele@poynter.org
Leads the Institute’s initiative in strengthening sound values in the practice of excellent journalism. Teaches practical applications to values challenges. Advises media leaders and coaches journalists on real-time values and ethics dilemmas. Connects Poynter with senior executives on issues of journalism and business values. Facilitates strategic thinking and planning sessions.
Directed Poynter's ethics programs for 14 years. Led ethics, values, and critical thinking workshops for more than 75 newspapers, television stations, and media groups. Researches, reports, and writes about values issues and the tough choices faced by media leaders. Author of numerous articles, columns, case studies, guidelines, and book chapters on journalism ethics and on values and leadership. Co-authored discussion guides and ethics workbooks for ASNE and RTNDF. Ten years of experience as reporter, executive producer, and news director for television stations in Maine and Iowa. B.A., economics, DePauw University; M.S. television-radio, Syracuse University; Ph.D., mass communications, University of Iowa, with dissertation on journalism ethics.
