Veteran journalist, communicator named as Indianapolis-area media market critic

By: Niki Kelly

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: February 11, 2026

Words: 533

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago


Body Text Preview

The Poynter Institute, a prominent news media organization, has hired journalist and communications specialist Tracey Compton as the Indianapolis public editor.

A news release issued Wednesday morning said Compton’s position is a unique one. There are only a handful of public editors in the U.S., and most tend to work for a single news organization.

Compton will focus on news coverage across Indiana’s capital and largest city, not just from participating newsrooms. She is based …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

Register for Free Log in

© 2025 Plucky Works LLC