Kerwin Speight

Kerwin Speight is an award-winning television journalist, with more than 20 years of journalism and leadership experience, and a strong track record of producing local news and programming. He is the broadcast faculty member at The Poynter Institute. He’s led editorial strategy at REVOLT Black News and Spectrum News in Charlotte, North Carolina. Speight started his career as a producer at local stations and quickly rose into management. He’s won several awards for his work including an Edward R. Murrow Award and an Emmy. His experience also includes teaching journalism at North Carolina A&T State University and digital training with the Society of Professional Journalists.