About Lori King
Editor-in-chief of the Toledo Free Press
I am a retired military print journalist and a retired Toledo Blade photojournalist. Although I hung up my cameras for good (or so I thought), I’m still working in the journalism field as an editor-in-chief of a nonprofit, nonpartisan, hyperlocal online newsroom, as well as an educator and podcaster.
On June 3, 2024, I began my final stint as a full-time employee. I am now at the helm of the Toledo Free Press (TFP), and I couldn’t have even considerated the position without my many years of journalism, photojournalism and audio experience.
My journalism career began in the U.S. Army as a print journalist when I was 18, serving eight years active army, and 10 years in the Ohio Army National Guard and three years in the Air National Guard. I retired from the 180th Fighter Wing in Toledo in 2000. I retired from military in July 2000 and from the Toledo Blade in August 2021.
Current employment:
Editor-in-chief of the Toledo Free Press: June 3 2024 - present
Adjunct photojournalism and multimedia instructor at the University of Toledo. I teach the Integrated Media course, which I hope to turn into a teaching classroom for the TFP
Host/producer of the National Press Photographer Association’s (NPPA) The Visual Voice podcast
Education:
BS in photojournalism | Kent State | 1991
MA in Journalism Education at Kent State | 2012
Journalism Track | Defense Information School | U.S. Army | 1980
Contact information: lorikingblog@gmail.com | loriking@toledofreepress.com | Twitter @intro2pj | Instagram @toledophotog
To see my full resume, go to the Curriculum Vita page.
Volunteer of the Year Award for hosting and producing the Sword and Pen podcast for the Military Veterans in Journalism Network. I hosted the Sword and Pen for three years, but bid farewell during my last episode in May 2024 because of my new role with the Toledo Free Press.