Kristin Roberts
About Kristin Roberts
Kristin Roberts serves as the Chief Content Officer at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK and has a notable background in journalism and leadership, including roles at McClatchy and Thomson Reuters. She advocates for local journalism and has a strong academic foundation with degrees from Georgetown University, Columbia University, and Yale University.
Current Role at Gannett
Kristin Roberts serves as the Chief Content Officer at Gannett and the USA TODAY NETWORK, a position she has held since March 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing a digital media business that engages millions of people across various platforms and iconic brands. Her leadership focuses on enhancing content quality and expanding audience reach.
Board Membership at Girls Inc. of Greater Miami
Since 2022, Kristin Roberts has been a Board Member of Girls Inc. of Greater Miami. In this capacity, she contributes to the organization's mission of empowering young girls through education and advocacy. Her involvement reflects her commitment to community service and support for youth development initiatives.
Educational Background
Kristin Roberts has an extensive educational background. She studied International Relations and Affairs at The George Washington University, earning a Bachelor's degree. She furthered her education at Columbia University, where she attended the Graduate School of Journalism. Additionally, she completed a Master of Arts in National Security Policy Studies at Georgetown University and participated in the Global Executive Leadership Program at Yale University from 2021 to 2022.
Professional Experience
Kristin Roberts has over 20 years of experience in journalism and media leadership. She worked at Thomson Reuters as Deputy Bureau Chief in Washington from 1998 to 2011. Following that, she served as Managing Editor at National Journal from 2011 to 2015 and as National Editor at POLITICO from 2015 to 2017. She held various roles at McClatchy, including Editor for the East Region and Washington Bureau, Chief Content Officer, and Senior Vice President of News.
Achievements in Journalism
Throughout her career, Kristin Roberts has led award-winning teams and has been involved in significant projects, including the 'States of America' series. She advocates for the importance of local journalism and recognizes the impact of independent reporting in communities. Her leadership has consistently delivered growth that exceeds industry trends.