Matt Martin
About Matt Martin
Matt Martin serves as the Regional Executive Editor for Western Pennsylvania at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK, a position he has held since 2021. With extensive experience in various editorial roles at Erie Times-News, he focuses on community engagement and the effective use of analytics in journalism.
Work at Gannett
Matt Martin serves as the Regional Executive Editor for Western Pennsylvania at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the organization for three years. In this role, he coordinates with editors across the Atlantic Region, focusing on producing market-leading news reports. His responsibilities include overseeing editorial strategies and ensuring the delivery of quality journalism to the community.
Experience at Erie Times-News
Matt Martin has extensive experience with Erie Times-News, where he has worked in various editorial roles. He started as a Copy Editor in 1999 and progressed to Managing Editor/Sports from 2000 to 2012. After a brief period as Managing Editor/Digital from 2012 to 2014, he served as Editor-Online News until 2018. He returned to Erie Times-News as News Editor for 11 months before becoming the Executive Editor in 2019, a position he has held for five years.
Education and Expertise
Matt Martin studied at Cathedral Preparatory School from 1981 to 1985. He later attended the University of Pittsburgh, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English writing and psychology from 1985 to 1991. His educational background supports his editorial work, where he emphasizes the meaningful use of analytics to enhance news reporting.
Background in Journalism
Before his tenure at Erie Times-News, Matt Martin worked as a Sports Writer at Meadville Tribune from 1992 to 1995 and as a Copy Editor at Northwest Herald from 1996 to 1999. His diverse roles in journalism have provided him with a broad understanding of the industry, contributing to his current leadership position in editorial management.
Focus on Community Engagement
In his editorial roles, Matt Martin emphasizes building community and fostering purposeful creativity. His approach aims to engage local audiences through relevant and impactful journalism, ensuring that the news serves the needs and interests of the community.