Signals, systems, and news

I’ve spent more than two decades in local journalism. My job is to figure out how news should work on the web, on social, on video, and on the platforms that come next.Today, I lead digital strategy across web, video, social, newsletters, alerts, and streaming. I also host a show featuring the best local content creators.I like building things that work. That means better workflows, smarter use of data, and simple tools that help journalists spend less time fighting technology and more time doing journalism.I believe local news still matters. A lot. The challenge is finding new ways to reach people without losing the trust that makes local journalism valuable in the first place.

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RIAS FellowshipIn June 2026, I took part in the RIAS Berlin Fellowship, traveling through Germany and Belgium to study journalism, media and democracy. We visited newsrooms, broadcasters, the European Commission and NATO. I came home with a better understanding of how other countries are adapting to a changing media landscape; and a renewed belief in the importance of strong, trusted local journalism.

Beyond the NewsroomI’m a year-round bike commuter and distance runner. I like exploring St. Louis on two wheels, usually with an audiobook playing.I also help run Millitzer Studio & Gallery with my wife, Katie. It’s a creative space for local artists and a place for us to keep making new things.

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