NPR's Oreskes to Keynote Media Finance Focus 2017

RADIO ONLINE | Friday, April 28, 2017

Michael Oreskes

National Public Radio Senior VP/News and Editorial Director Michael Oreskes will deliver a keynote address at the upcoming Media Finance Focus 2017 conference, scheduled for May 22-24 in Orlando, FL. Oreskes' keynote, which will address the future of public media journalism and NPR's thoughts on the role of collaboration in bringing important stories to listeners, will occur during an 8am breakfast general session on Tuesday morning, May 23.

"Since taking the helm at NPR's news operation in 2015, Michael Oreskes has directed increased collaboration that draws upon the editorial strengthens and local relationships of its member stations as well as the organization's optimization of digital and social media platforms," said MFM and BCCA President/CEO Mary M. Collins. "Our attendees are sure to find his insights, which are steeped in more than 40 years of journalistic experiences for both global and national news organizations, very helpful to the strategic planning initiatives underway at their own organizations."

As NPR's Senior Vice President of News and Editorial Director, Michael Oreskes leads a team of journalists and newsroom executives. Since joining NPR in 2015, Oreskes has advanced NPR's use of digital media platforms. He's also worked with member stations to provide news reporting from local statehouses, and launching forays into the podcast space, with "NPR Politics Podcast" and "Embedded." Oreskes is also a frequent speaker, defending and promoting the value of a free and independent press and its essential role in today's democracy.