World Press Freedom Day 2018

As president of the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ), Joyce Barnathan oversees a wide variety of high-impact programs at the nexus of quality journalism and technology. She ensures the organization is at the forefront of a changing media landscape. Under her leadership, ICFJ transforms how journalists tell compelling stories and engage audiences. 

Previously, Barnathan served as the executive editor, Global Franchise, for BusinessWeek. She was also assistant managing editor, responsible for the magazine’s Finance, Economics, Investor, and Lifestyle departments. Prior to that, Barnathan completed a seven-year assignment as the Asia regional editor and Hong Kong bureau manager for BusinessWeek, launching the magazine’s Asian edition.

Barnathan came to BusinessWeek from Newsweek, where she she served as State Department correspondent, Moscow Bureau Chief and Special Projects Correspondent covering presidential elections.

She is a trustee of the Arthur F. Burns Fellowships Program and serves on the steering committee of the Global Forum for Media Development.