Fred McKissack

Editorial Page Editor @The Journal Gazette

Fort Wayne, IN, US

Deliver impactful commentary on local and state issues six days a week, shaping public discourse and driving community engagement. I have raised the percentage of the section\'s total weekly online readership by 60%.Lead editorial board meetings three times weekly, directing content development, assigning editorials, and collaborating with the copy editor on letters and columns.Solicit and edited op-eds from local and regional contributors, ensuring diverse perspectives in the opinion section.Represent the editorial board at public events, including television and radio panels, journalism forums, and candidate debates, enhancing the paper\'s influence in community discussions.