Pulitzer Prize

Overview

The Pulitzer Prize is one of the most prestigious awards in the US, announced annually in May by Columbia University in New York City. There are 23 prize categories for achievements in American journalism and the arts, including fiction, music, drama, and photography. Finalists are decided by roughly 100 jurors spread across 22 panels, each chosen by a 19-person board of academics and media professionals on three-year terms.

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  • Reporting on the Santa Cruz storms

    The Pulitzer on the Road podcast interviews prizewinners for insights on their work and takes a deep dive into issues relevant to the awards. This episode focuses on Lookout Santa Cruz, a digital California-based outlet that won the Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News for its coverage of the devastating storms the region faced in early 2023. Lookout’s reporters discuss the importance of local news coverage.

  • The growing role of AI in journalism

    As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more widely available, journalism must adapt and establish ethical norms for how the technology is used. This report from the Center for News, Technology & Innovation looks at the issue from every angle, including legal considerations, potential biases in datasets, and the speed at which AI capabilities are changing. It also includes links to recent studies on the use of AI in journalism.

  • Women work harder for Pulitzers

    While the Pulitzers have never been segregated by gender, a 2012 study by the University of Missouri found female winners required significantly more elite credentials—Ivy League degrees, experience at top newspapers, and the like—than their male counterparts. Similar credentials are also overrepresented in the category of international reporting, suggesting the award favors those with more privileged upbringings.

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