Kerry Lauerman

Kerry Lauerman is an experienced Executive Editor known for establishing award-winning editorial teams in both large and small media organizations. With a background in journalism and English from Indiana University Bloomington, Kerry has a proven track record of success in storytelling across various platforms such as digital, print, video, and audio. Throughout his career, he has excelled in hiring and mentoring top-notch journalism talent and has a keen ability to shape the tone and identity of new products while revitalizing struggling ones.

Kerry Lauerman's impressive professional journey includes serving as the Executive Editor of News at Forbes, and holding key editorial positions at renowned media outlets. He has notably been the Executive Editor at Mic, National Projects Editor at The Washington Post, Senior Editor at The Washington Post, Co-Founder and Editor in Chief at The Dodo, Editor in Chief at Salon Media Group, Inc., and held various executive editorial roles at Salon Media Group, Inc. He has also contributed to The New York Times as a Story Editor and to Mother Jones Magazine as a Senior Editor and investigative editor.

With his wealth of experience and leadership in the media industry, Kerry Lauerman continues to make a significant impact by driving editorial excellence, fostering talent, and steering the direction of prominent media organizations.