Eben Shapiro

Eben Shapiro is a renowned media executive with a rich background spanning over three decades. He has a wealth of experience in overseeing digital and print content at prestigious publications such as Time, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and Newsweek. Currently, he holds the position of Executive Editor at SellersEaston Media.

During his impressive career, Eben has been a key figure in driving The Wall Street Journal's expansion into feature and arts coverage. He has held top editorial roles in sections like Personal Journal, Review, and Arena. Eben was instrumental as the Global Arts Editor at The Wall Street Journal, where he led the coverage of arts and culture across both print and digital platforms, including managing the weekly Arena section. Under his leadership, his reporting teams have been recognized with numerous awards, and the traffic to the WSJ's arts coverage has seen significant growth.

Prior to his current role, Eben was the editor of Personal Journal, a section he co-launched back in 2002. He also has a background as a beat reporter covering the entertainment industry for the WSJ, served as the business editor at Newsweek magazine, and contributed as a business reporter at The New York Times. Eben is particularly known for his talent in successfully launching start-ups and fostering cohesive and dynamic reporting teams. Besides his editorial duties, he is a regular writer for The Wall Street Journal, focusing on topics such as art, theater, and book publishing.

Eben Shapiro studied at Lewis & Clark College, and his professional journey has seen him holding notable positions such as Executive Editor at SellersEaston Media, Independent Writer and TIME contributing editor, Deputy Editor at TIME, and Global Arts Editor at The Wall Street Journal.