Bart Ziegler

Bart Ziegler is a seasoned freelance writer and former senior publishing editor at The Wall Street Journal (WSJ). After a 27-year tenure at the WSJ, he retired early in 2021, during the pandemic, and has since focused on writing freelance articles primarily for the WSJ. His areas of expertise include artificial intelligence, electric vehicles, green energy, and general technology topics.12

Career Highlights

• WSJ Tenure: Ziegler held various significant roles at the WSJ, including technology news editor and auto editor. He was involved in editing major stories across diverse topics such as politics and healthcare. Notably, he covered the rise and fall of IBM and reported on the federal rescue of General Motors and Chrysler.1
• Freelance Work: Since retiring, he has continued to contribute to the WSJ's Journal Reports sections and writes about gardening in the Off Duty section. He previously authored a column titled "Weekend Gardener," where he shared personal gardening experiences.12
• Other Writing: In addition to his work at the WSJ, Ziegler has written for SmartMoney magazine on personal technology topics during his earlier career.1

Personal Interests

Ziegler is also known for his advocacy in rail trails and enjoys traveling and gardening. His diverse interests reflect a commitment to both technology and nature.23

For more information about his work, you can find his articles on platforms like Muck Rack and his profile on LinkedIn.