Redefining Postindustrial Regions
Who we are
Postindustrial is an independent, journalism-first, multimedia outlet covering regions once highly industrialized and efforts to reimagine them for a new era.
Some Postindustrial communities are succeeding in this era of reinvention and bold, new ideas. Others are struggling, which contributes to deepening socioeconomic disparity that has become endemic in the United States and around the world.
History
Postindustrial was founded with a focus on America’s Rust Belt and Appalachia, better known as “Postindustrial America.” It is a region which made products that changed the world, and drew millions of people as manufacturing anchored communities.
Today, Postindustrial reaches audiences throughout the U.S. The company expanded its purview to also include coverage and columns from Ukraine, Afghanistan, and other nations facing challenges around global issues such as war, human rights, and deindustrialization.
The stories we tell
Key areas of our coverage beyond news include but are not limited to: Postindustrial Cities, Future of Work, Wellness, Sustainability, Veterans, Voices, Arts & Culture, and travel.
We also promote conversations about the challenges and opportunities inherent to creating and maintaining a fulfilling and sustainable future.
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Where we tell them
Digital edition – A roundup of stories and headlines from Postindustrial America, delivered to your inbox on weekdays and Sundays.
Podcasts — Podcasts featuring newsmakers around the world. Postindustrial Audio also produces podcasts for organizations and individuals seeking to bring stories to a listening audience. Listen to our podcasts.
Events — Public and private events to promote conversations about moving Postindustrial Communities forward.
Video — We bring compelling people, places, and conversations to life with short films.
People
Carmen Gentile
Founder and Editor-at-Large
Postindustrial founder Carmen Gentile has worked for some of the world’s leading publications and news outlets including The New York Times, USA Today, CBS News and others. His book, “Blindsided by the Taliban”, documents his life as a war reporter and the aftermath of his brush with death after being shot with a rocket-propelled grenade in Afghanistan. He also is a board member of Industry’s Humanitarian Support Alliance. Reach him at [email protected].
Advisory Board
J.R. Ambrose
Member
J.R. Ambrose is an attorney in the Office of the General Counsel for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington, D.C. A graduate of Harvard Law School and Shadyside Academy, he is a lifelong Pittsburgher.
Letrell Deshan Crittenden
Member
Letrell Crittenden is Director of Inclusion and Audience Growth at the American Press Institute. In this role, as the first director of inclusion and audience growth, he will build upon API’s work in the area of organizational and cultural change and deepen the organization’s focus on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
He had served as program director and assistant professor of communication at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. A former police and government reporter, Letrell is an emerging scholar who specializes in issues related to diversity and inclusion in news, and community journalism.
Krishnadev Calamur
Member
Krishnadev Calamur is NPR’s deputy Washington editor. He previously worked at the Atlantic where he wrote about foreign policy and national security. He is based in the Washington, D.C., area.
Paul Compton
Member
With over 35 years of experience, Paul Compton is an award-winning creative director, designer, and illustrator, with his agency, Paul Compton Design. He started with the Washington Times print newspaper, then joined the Washington Post to help launch its first website in 1996. Paul contributed to washingtonpost.com in many ways, including site design, user experience, information graphics, illustration, and senior leadership, while hiring and mentoring rising industry stars. In 2011, Paul left washingtonpost.com to start his design business that serves and expands beyond news media to a wide range of clients and projects. He is a graduate of the Art Institute of Pittsburgh and based in Greenville, S.C.
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