Former City Times editor honored by E&P magazine

MARSHFIELD – A former editor of the City Times is being honored by Editor & Publisher magazine as an Editor Extraordinaire.

Kris Leonhardt, who has been with City Times’s parent company Multi Media Channels (MMC) since 2014, is one of 10 professional journalists throughout the United States to earn the honor.

E&P has saluted editors throughout the years, taking a pause in 2010 then bringing the honor back in 2022. They say editors carry “heavy responsibilities” in newsrooms across the country, and their efforts are often not seen by the public.

Among those efforts is the challenge of keeping up with the changing environment. When asked by E&P what advice Leonhardt has for aspiring journalists, she said it’s important to keep learning.

“Things are constantly changing. Keep finding ways to learn new skills and explore different media forms, such as photography, audio and video,” she told E&P. “While strong writing skills are essential, the quickly shifting landscape will require new talents.”

As the director for MMC’s Pass It Forward internship program, Leonhardt has a direct hand in shaping the next generation of journalists. The students get hands-on experience covering sports, government and more, while at the same time helping to fill coverage gaps.

Leonhardt also has written several books, with excerpts from “Showstopper” reprinted in the City Times each week.  Her latest book, “Lambeau: The Boy Behind Green Bay Football,” was released in December.