Federica Cherubini

Federica Cherubini is the Director of Leadership Development at the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, a role she was appointed to in December 2022.3 She is an expert in newsroom operations and organizational change, with a decade of experience working with major publishers, research institutes, and editorial networks worldwide.1

Professional Background

Cherubini's career has been focused on the transformation of journalism, particularly in helping leaders and executives navigate change in the industry.2 Prior to her current role, she held positions including:

• Engagement Manager at Hearken, an audience consulting company
• Audience Projects Editor at Condé Nast International
• Researcher on the Digital News Project team at the Reuters Institute

Areas of Expertise

Cherubini specializes in:

• Devising and implementing new ways of working in newsrooms
• Bridging people, disciplines, departments, projects, and cultures
• Newsletter strategies and editorial initiatives for audience loyalty
• Editorial analytics and online video strategies

Additional Roles and Achievements

Beyond her primary role, Federica Cherubini:

• Serves as a director at Hacks/Hackers London, a community at the intersection of journalism and technology1
• Is a coach with the Membership Puzzle Project
• Participated in the Online News Association's 2018 Women's Leadership Accelerator
• Acts as a mentor with the Digital Women Leaders initiative1

At the Reuters Institute, Cherubini hosts open-admission programs and invitation-only forums in Oxford. She is also leading the expansion of leadership development activities, ensuring that their offerings align with the institute's mission, deliver value to participants, and maintain financial sustainability.1