LaSharah S. Bunting
CEO and Executive Director in Miami
LaSharah S. Bunting
CEO and Executive Director in Miami
I am a media executive and journalist with more than 20 years in journalism, including 13 years as an editor at The New York Times. My experience ranges from leading a financial and organizational turnaround to overseeing a multimillion-dollar portfolio of journalism initiatives to developing editorial and digital transformation strategies. I also advise various journalism organizations and leaders on philanthropic funding as well as equity and inclusion.
I am CEO and Executive Director of the Online News Association, a nonprofit membership organization connecting journalism, technology and innovation. Previously, I served as Vice President and Executive Editor at Simon & Schuster, where I acquired and edited nonfiction with a particular focus on deeply reported narratives that explore the complex issues of our time.
In my work at the Knight Foundation, I sourced and managed a $100 million portfolio of investments focused on accelerating digital and cultural transformation in newsrooms and advancing equity and inclusion in journalism.
At The New York Times, I helped drive digital transformation across the newsroom. This included rethinking existing coverage, resources and workflows; partnering with departments to develop a comprehensive vision and strategy; building up the digital skills and instincts of our journalists; challenging organizational and cultural norms; and cultivating an environment for innovation.
I currently serve on the board of directors of the Lenfest Institute, Outlier Media, Dow Jones News Fund and Open Campus.