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Jon Chase
Lead Editor, Smart Home at Wirecutter, a NY Times Company
Jon Chase is the Lead Editor for Smart Home at Wirecutter, a New York Times Company, a position he has held since January 2019. In this role, he collaborates with Wirecutter's team of writer-testers to identify and recommend the best smart home products. His expertise lies specifically in the connected and smart home category.
Professional Background
Before joining Wirecutter, Jon Chase worked as a Content Strategist at North Street Creative from October 2012 to January 2019, where he developed content strategies for various clients. He has extensive experience as a freelance writer and editor, contributing to multiple outlets including CNBC.com and Men's Journal, with a focus on technology and consumer electronics.
Chase's career also includes significant roles in television, where he was a staff writer for various game shows, including "Cash Cab" and "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire." He has held editorial positions at GigaOM and FHM Magazine, where he helped launch the U.S. edition of the magazine.
Education
Jon Chase earned his Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Art from Ithaca College, graduating in 1994.1