Alex Jones

Alex S. Jones is a prominent American journalist and academic who served as the Director of the Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government from July 1, 2000, until June 2015.12

Career Highlights

Journalism:: Jones had a distinguished career in journalism before joining academia. He covered the newspaper industry for The New York Times from 1983 to 1992.1 In 1987, he won the Pulitzer Prize for Specialized Reporting for his work on "The Fall of the House of Bingham," a story about the sale of Louisville, Kentucky media empire.1

Academic Leadership:: As the Director of the Shorenstein Center, Jones played a crucial role in shaping discussions around media, politics, and public policy for 15 years.2 His tenure at Harvard was marked by significant contributions to the field of journalism and media studies.

Authorship:: Jones co-authored several influential books with his late wife, Susan E. Tifft. These include "The Patriarch: The Rise and Fall of the Bingham Dynasty" and "The Trust: The Private and Powerful Family Behind the New York Times".1 His 2009 book, "Losing the News: The Future of the News That Feeds Democracy," explored the changing media landscape and its impact on democracy.1

Other Roles and Recognitions

• Host of NPR's "On the Media" (1995-1997)
• Executive editor and host of PBS's "Media Matters" (1996-2003)
• Nieman Fellow in 1982
• Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2011
• Inducted into the Tennessee Journalism Hall of Fame in 20141

Jones's contributions to journalism and media studies have been widely recognized, and he continues to be an influential voice in discussions about the future of news and its role in democracy.