Columbia Journalism Review taps Chan as executive editor

Sewell Chan, the editor in chief of the Texas Tribune, will join the Columbia Journalism Review full time as the new executive editor, effective Sept. 16. 

Chan has more that two decades of experience in key editorial positions at leading publications across the country, most recently, leading the newsroom of the Texas Tribune. Since he began in October 2021 the nonprofit publication shared a National Magazine Award and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize — both firsts for the organization. “Journalism faces challenges from all sides: technological disruption, changing business models, rising misinformation, and threats to democracy,” Chan said. “Since 1961, the Columbia Journalism Review has been vital to understanding journalism ethics and decision-making and the future of our craft. I believe CJR must be an essential voice for working journalists worldwide as they grapple with these challenges, while helping the public understand what journalists do and why it matters more than ever.” 

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