Elisha Anderson Joins Detroit Public TV

Detroit journalist Elisha Anderson has joined Detroit Public TV (DPTV) as its managing editor of journalism. She brings two decades of experience to the role.

In her new position, Anderson will oversee journalism operations and work closely with the teams producing “One Detroit” and “American Black Journal.” She also will work to lead Detroit area journalism initiatives, execute strategy in line with DPTV’s mission to foster community engagement, defend high journalistic standards, build /maintain news partnerships, and enhance the station’s commitment to insightful and impactful programming.

“I’m thrilled to join Detroit Public Television and have the opportunity to work with this talented team,” says Anderson. “It’s an honor to be able to tell important, in-depth stories. My aim is to continue delivering quality content that makes a difference in our community.”

Under her leadership, the goal is to reach new levels of journalistic excellence through connection and collaboration and to modernize and adapt to a rapidly evolving media environment.

Anderson’s work has been honored with dozens of awards and has appeared in publications and online across the country. Her investigative journalism has contributed to innocent men being freed from prison and exposed flaws in the criminal justice system.

“Throughout her career, Elisha Anderson’s reporting has had a demonstrable, positive impact on the Detroit community,” says Ed Moore, vice president of content at Detroit Public TV. “One Detroit and Detroit Public Television are excited to include her strategic vision to our mission of engaged journalism.”

Anderson spent 16 years as at the Detroit Free Press in various roles, including investigative reporter, court reporter, and broadcast editor.

Prior to her career with the Detroit Free Press, she worked in various roles at television stations in Iowa, WHO and KWWL.

Anderson, an Iowa native, earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa. She lives in Ferndale.