Stephen Harding
About Stephen Harding
Stephen Harding is a Senior Product Manager at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK, where he has worked since 2022. He has a background in journalism and technology, with experience in various roles including content strategy and online production.
Current Role at Gannett
Stephen Harding serves as a Senior Product Manager at Gannett, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, since 2022. In this role, he focuses on product development and management in a remote capacity. His responsibilities include conducting training sessions and providing one-on-one mentorship to colleagues, enhancing their skills and capabilities within the organization.
Previous Experience at Gannett
Prior to his current position, Harding worked as a Senior Content Strategist in News Innovation at Gannett from 2017 to 2022. During this five-year tenure, he contributed to the development of content strategies and innovations that aligned with the evolving landscape of journalism and media.
Background in Journalism Education
Harding has a strong foundation in journalism, having studied at Arizona State University where he earned a degree in Print Journalism from 2004 to 2008. He furthered his involvement in the field by serving as an Adjunct Faculty member at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication from 2011 to 2016, teaching subjects such as web coding, multimedia editing, and ethics in online journalism.
Experience at The Arizona Republic
Stephen Harding held multiple roles at The Arizona Republic, azcentral.com, and La Voz. He worked as a Homepage Editor from 2010 to 2014, a Producer III/Developer from 2015 to 2017, and an Online Producer from 2007 to 2010. His diverse roles involved coordinating between content creators and developers, leveraging his fluency in both areas to enhance the publication's digital presence.
Technical Skills and Mentorship
Harding possesses self-taught proficiency in programming languages such as JavaScript and Python. His technical skills are complemented by his ability to analyze emerging technologies, including virtual and augmented reality and artificial intelligence. He actively mentors colleagues, sharing his knowledge to foster improvement and innovation in their work.