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Hi, I'm Rodney Gibbs.

I am a media executive and entrepreneur dedicated to driving innovation, organizational change, and product excellence.As Head of Product and Audience at The National Trust for Local News, I lead the organization's product innovation, artificial intelligence strategy, and audience development efforts.Prior to joining the National Trust, I served as Senior Director of Strategy and Innovation at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, where I played a key role in transforming this legacy print publication by developing a live events business and leading newsroom experimentation.For nine years, I was the first Chief Product Officer at The Texas Tribune, where I was instrumental in elevating the organization from a fledgling start-up to an industry leader. During my tenure, I spearheaded the Tribune’s Revenue Lab, which helped news organizations across the country discover new revenue streams and expand their audiences.I serve on the boards of the Online News Association — the world's largest digital journalism association; The Current, a digital newsroom focused on Georgia's coastal communities; and the Rialto Center for the Arts. I am also a past board member of KUT (Austin’s NPR affiliate), KLRU (Austin’s PBS affiliate), The Austin Film Society, and The Texas Motion Picture Alliance.

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