Editor & Publisher

Jake Seaton, 26

Founder & CEO, Column Education: Harvard College, bachelor of arts in computer science and journalism

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What advice do you have for other young profession­als in the news industry?

There are many challenges facing the news industry. My best piece of advice is to pick one and fix it.

Find the challenge you feel uniquely passionate about and qualified to make a difference.

In your experience as a founder of a company supporting this industry and a fifth-generation news businesspe­rson, what is the most critical thing that this industry must achieve to continue to be sustainabl­e and relevant?

We all know the industry is changing, and it will look radically different in the coming decades. It is critical, amidst change, that our industry embrace technologi­cal advancemen­ts that provide more sustainabl­e business models and actually make a difference. Since starting Column, we’ve encountere­d occasional resistance to change and innovation within the industry that is understand­able, given the history, but this mentality is ultimately a considerab­le risk to sustainabi­lity. With Column, we’re trying to tell a better story of how technologi­sts can support the industry’s future.

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