John Carney

John Carney is the Editor of Economics and Finance at Breitbart News, a position he has held since January 2017.1 He is a seasoned journalist with extensive experience in financial and economic reporting. Carney previously worked as a Wall Street Columnist and Editor for WSJ Markets at the Wall Street Journal.1 He also served as a Senior Editor at CNBC, where he ran NetNet and reported on-air.1

Carney's career includes roles at various media outlets:

• Editor at The Business Insider (2008-2010)1
• Editor at Breaking Media, running DealBreaker.com (2006-2008)1
• Intern at Gawker Media (2006)1

Before his journalism career, Carney worked as a corporate law associate at prestigious firms:

• Latham & Watkins (2004-2005)1
• Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom, LLP (2000-2004)1

Carney describes himself as "Conservative by the grace of God" and a "Journalist Among all the lost causes," despite being raised in New York City's most liberal neighborhood.2 He is proficient in English and has elementary proficiency in Latin.1

In addition to his journalistic work, Carney has been involved with the Federalist Society, serving as its president during his time in law school.13