Paul Miller Lecture Series
The Paul Miller Journalism Lecture Series honors the late Paul Miller, who for 16 years was president and chief executive officer of Gannett Co. Miller, who graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1931, had a significant impact on the journalism profession. He believed members of the press should dedicate themselves to the highest calling because they serve their fellow citizens. Miller’s professional career was one of commitment to the cause of freedom of expression. The Paul Miller Journalism Lecture Series is sponsored by the Paul and Louise Miller Endowment, the School of Media & Strategic Communications, the College of Arts & Sciences and Oklahoma State University.
Upcoming Speakers
Spring 2024
The 35th Annual Paul Miller Lecture Series Presents
Multi-Platform Mindset
Expanding Audience, Accountability & Investigative Impact
Josh Hinkle, Director of Investigations and Innovation
KXAN, Austin, TX
Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 2:00 p.m.
Student Union Theatre
Free and Open to the Public
A mother fighting for answers after her son mysteriously dies in a county jail cell. A cancer survivor struggling to understand why her hospital has taken her to court. And a non-binary Texan working to ban an outdated measure criminalizing the state’s LGBTQ+ community.
These are all people featured in policy-changing projects produced by Josh Hinkle and his Austin-based reporting team in recent years. Investigative journalism has the power to expose societal problems and spark important reform. But it can be tough to see the impact of the hours of digging when the storytelling only reaches a narrow audience. That is why Josh aims to tailor his approach for each platform — television, digital, podcasting and more.
What are the best practices for translating your content in a unique way — for viewers, listeners, readers and users? Learn what has worked for Josh and how those steps have led to more audience outreach, greater accountability and ultimate impact in his investigations.
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