Russell Adams

Head of Design

New York, New York, United States23 yrs 9 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Experienced A-hed editor at The Wall Street Journal.
  • Proven track record in corporate coverage oversight.
  • Strong background in journalism and editorial management.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned journalism professional with expertise in editorial leadership.

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About

I oversee the A-hed, the off-beat article on the front page of The Wall Street Journal.

Experience

23 yrs 9 mos
Total Experience
11 yrs 10 mos
Average Tenure
20 yrs 9 mos
Current Experience

The wall street journal

8 roles

A-hed editor

Promoted

Sep 2024 – Present · 1 yr 8 mos

  • I oversee the A-Hed, the offbeat story that has run on the front page of The Wall Street Journal since 1941.

Deputy corporate bureau chief

Promoted

Mar 2018 – Sep 2024 · 6 yrs 6 mos

  • Helped oversee corporate coverage

Story manager

Jan 2017 – Feb 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo

Editor, Greater New York

Mar 2016 – Jan 2017 · 10 mos

Investing Editor

Dec 2014 – Mar 2016 · 1 yr 3 mos

Editor, Markets desk

May 2012 – Dec 2014 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Media industry reporter

May 2008 – May 2012 · 4 yrs

Sports Reporter

Jul 2005 – May 2008 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Street & smith's sportsbusiness journal

Reporter

Jun 2002 – Jun 2005 · 3 yrs

Education

Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism

M.S. — Journalism

Jan 2001 – Jan 2002

Georgetown University

Jan 1994 – Jan 1998

The Bishop's School

High school

Jan 1988 – Jan 1994

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