Coburn Dukehart is a journalism leader with over 20 years of experience directing digital and multimedia strategy for nonprofit news organizations.
A passion for leading creative teams
Coburn is a veteran newsroom leader who builds teams, forges partnerships, and directs programs that make an impact.
Journalism leadership
Two decades of experience directing visual and digital strategy at major news organizations, including CatchLight, NPR, and National Geographic.
Program and partnership building
Currently scaling a program at CatchLight Local across 24 newsrooms, with a track record of forging strategic partnerships with national journalism organizations.
Project and organizational management
Experienced manager who has served on senior leadership teams at multiple news organizations.
Teaching and mentorship
Teacher, guest lecturer, workshop instructor and mentor to early-career journalists throughout career.
Public speaking and industry engagement
Frequent conference speaker and panelist with an active role shaping conversations across the journalism field.
Collaborative storytelling
Produced and managed award-winning multi-platform projects at non-profit and national newsrooms.