Jean Bernard Cazalets
About Jean Bernard Cazalets
Jean Bernard Cazalets is a seasoned journalist and editor currently serving as Rédacteur En Chef Délégué at Ouest-France, where he has worked in various capacities since 1990. He has extensive experience in journalism, media education, and editorial leadership, contributing significantly to the ethical standards and initiatives of the organization.
Work at Ouest-France
Jean Bernard Cazalets has held multiple roles at Ouest-France, starting as a local journalist in Cherbourg-Octeville from 1991 to 1993. He then worked as a journalist focusing on education, economy, and neighborhoods from 1993 to 1997 in Caen. Following this, he served as Chef de rédaction from 1997 to 2003 and as directeur départemental de la Manche from 2003 to 2005. Cazalets transitioned to the role of chef du service société from 2005 to 2008. He has been serving as rédacteur en chef délégué since 2021, having previously held the same position from 2008 to 2019 in Rennes.
Education and Expertise
Jean Bernard Cazalets studied at the Université de Caen Basse Normandie, where he obtained a Maitrise d'histoire contemporaine from 1984 to 1988. He furthered his education at the Centre universitaire d'enseignement du journalisme de Strasbourg from 1988 to 1990. His academic background supports his extensive career in journalism, particularly in areas related to ethics and media education.
Background in Journalism
Cazalets began his journalism career at La Dépêche du Midi, where he worked for 11 months in 1990-1991 in the Région de Toulouse. His experience includes various roles at Ouest-France, where he has contributed to local journalism and served in leadership positions. His responsibilities have included updating and monitoring ethical charters related to news and justice.
Leadership and Initiatives
In his current role, Cazalets leads media education initiatives at Ouest-France. He coordinates events for the Sipa Ouest-France group, including involvement in the 'Paris 2024' project for the Olympics. His leadership in these initiatives demonstrates his commitment to enhancing media literacy and community engagement.
Editorial Committee Membership
Cazalets serves as a member of the editorial committee at Ouest-France. This role involves contributing to the strategic direction of the publication and ensuring adherence to journalistic standards and ethics.