Kate Wright

Dr. Kate Wright is a Senior Lecturer in Media and Communication at the University of Edinburgh's School of Social and Political Science. She holds a Chancellor’s Fellowship and leads research on humanitarian journalism, public service media, and the ethical dimensions of international news production. Her work explores how journalists navigate tensions between professional norms and external pressures, particularly in contexts of political, economic, and technological change. Wright has extensive field experience as a BBC journalist and now bridges academic research with practical insights into media ethics and governance.

Research focuses include the role of NGOs in news content, the impact of AI on public media, and the politicization of state-funded journalism. Notably, her book Capturing News, Capturing Democracy examines media capture under the Trump administration. She has secured significant grants, including an AHRC-funded project on Responsible AI in international public media. Wright’s interdisciplinary approach spans journalism studies, political communication, and humanitarian policy.

Her awards include the Best Dataset (2024) and Outstanding Impact on Policy and Practice (2019). She advises international bodies like the Public Media Alliance and contributes to policy debates on media integrity globally.