LaMont Jones is the managing editor for education at U.S. News and World Report.
Through an ICFJ study tour, he deepened his knowledge of the Middle East, connected with colleagues and published articles.
Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, Jones is based in Washington, DC.
At the 2025 International Journalism Festival in Perugia, Italy, winners of ICFJ’s inaugural News Creator Award discussed how they successfully navigate the terrain. They shared concrete strategies focused on content, community, storytelling and sustainability, offering valuable insights for peers seeking to connect meaningfully with audiences and solidify their place in the evolving media ecosystem.
The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) has named NBC News anchor Lester Holt the 2025 winner of the ICFJ Founders Award for Excellence in Journalism. This honor recognizes Holt's exceptional record serving the public with consequential, reliable news coverage for more than four decades.
