Candace White serves as the Deputy Director of Communications and Digital Strategy at the Knight First Amendment Institute. She leads the development and creation of digital content while shaping the Institute’s broader communications and public education strategies.

White executive produced the Institute’s acclaimed LA Times Short Docs film, “Flashpoint: Protest, Policing, and the Press.” This compelling documentary delves into the tensions and conflicts at the forefront of protests, the evolving role of the press, and the increasing friction between law enforcement and journalists—particularly journalists of color. “Flashpoint” was officially selected for the Cleveland International Film Festival and the Independent Film Festival Boston, where it received the Audience Award for Best Short Documentary.

As the executive producer of the Institute’s award-winning flagship podcast series, “Views on First,” White has brought together leading scholars, activists, and technology policy experts to engage in critical conversations about pressing First Amendment issues in the digital age. Now in its third season, “Views on First” has garnered numerous accolades, including three Signal Awards, an Anthem Award, a New York Festivals Radio Award, and an Honorable Mention at the 2024 Webby Awards.

A seasoned journalist, producer, and production executive, White is a two-time Emmy Award nominee. She has produced and written for several PBS series hosted by esteemed journalist Bill Moyers and has overseen major international documentary projects such as “Half the Sky,” which aired on PBS. Her extensive production experience includes roles as producer and writer for CNBC’s “Executive Vision 2010” and production manager for PBS’s “NOVA scienceNOW.” White’s work has also been featured on major media platforms, including MSNBC, CBS, Lifetime Television, New York Times Television, and National Geographic Television.

White joined the Knight Institute in 2020 as its inaugural multimedia producer. Prior to this, she worked at Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies, where she led the development and production of multimedia instructional content for the school and its partners, including Teachers College, Columbia Business School, and Union Theological Seminary.

White holds a Master of Science degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.