HBR IdeaCast Former Washington Post Top Editor on Leading Through Change
Jun 15, 2021
Martin Baron, the former executive editor of the Washington Post, navigated the newsroom through a transformative era marked by the Trump presidency, the COVID-19 pandemic, and social movements like Black Lives Matter. He shares insights on maintaining journalistic integrity in a climate of misinformation and political polarization. Baron discusses leadership challenges under tech moguls like Jeff Bezos and emphasizes the necessity of diversity in newsrooms. He also reflects on the evolving nature of journalism in the social media age and the vital role of the press in democracy.
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Pulitzer Prize for Catholic Church Abuse Coverage
- Marty Baron's team at the Boston Globe won a Pulitzer Prize for their reporting on the Catholic Church sex abuse scandal.
- This coverage even inspired the movie Spotlight.
Covering Political Leaders
- Approach covering political leaders as you would any other subject.
- Hold power to account, regardless of political affiliation.
Journalistic Fairness
- Journalists can cover any political figure fairly if they approach it correctly.
- Fairness involves being fair to both the subject and the public by revealing the truth.