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Andrew Lack is a media executive and a longstanding champion of journalism with more than four decades of experience shaping the news and storytelling landscape. He has developed award-winning programs and documentaries and held transformative leadership roles within major news and media organizations spanning broadcast journalism, music entertainment, and nonprofit digital media.
“Local journalism is not a charity. It’s a civic necessity.”
Andrew Lack’s work in journalism and media reflects a deep belief in the vital role of credible news and storytelling. Over his career, he has earned numerous honors — including multiple Emmy and Peabody Awards — for excellence in both content creation and newsroom leadership. His nonprofit newsroom, Mississippi Today, won the Pulitzer Prize for Best Local Reporting, underscoring his commitment to impactful, community-oriented journalism.
Career Overview:
Early Journalism & Production: Started his career at CBS News, producing major documentaries and news programs such as 60 Minutes and CBS Reports.
NBC News Leadership: Served as President of NBC News and later President & COO of NBC, where he revitalized flagship programs, expanded Dateline NBC, and co-founded MSNBC.
Sony Music Entertainment: Led Sony’s music division through a period of digital transformation and oversaw the Sony-BMG merger, making it one of the world’s largest music companies.
Bloomberg Media: As CEO and Chairman, expanded Bloomberg’s global media footprint across television, radio, and digital platforms.
Nonprofit Journalism: Founder and Executive Chairman of Mississippi Today and Deep South Today, nonprofit digital newsrooms focused on civic engagement and local reporting.
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