Leslie Yazel

Leslie Yazel is a seasoned media professional with extensive experience in journalism and editorial leadership. She currently holds the position of Executive Editor, Special Projects, The Trust at The Wall Street Journal.2

Career Highlights

Leslie's career in journalism spans several prominent publications and roles:

The Wall Street Journal:

• Current role: Executive Editor, Special Projects, The Trust
• Previous roles:
  • Editor, Head of Content at Buy Side from WSJ (December 2021 - Present)1
  • Programming Strategy Editor (March 2020 - December 2021)1
  • Deputy Editor, The Personal Journal (2010 - 2014)1

Other Notable Positions:

• Editor-in-Chief at Real Simple (2016 - 2019)1
• Director of Editorial Content at Cosmopolitan, Hearst Magazines (2014 - 2016)1
• Adjunct Professor at NYU School of Professional Studies (2018 - March 2020)1

Expertise and Achievements

Leslie is known for:

• Transforming audience and content goals into measurable realities
• Using data and insights to pinpoint audience desires
• Managing teams with professionalism and kindness to meet high standards1

Some of her notable achievements include:

• Leading the creation of Buy Side from WSJ, an independent affiliate revenue shopping and personal finance site
• Increasing pageviews and exceeding revenue goals year-over-year at Buy Side from WSJ
• Growing year-over-year millennial print reach while boosting median millennial household income at Real Simple
• Launching successful initiatives such as the Real Simple Home idea home and Smart Money Awards1

Education

Leslie holds a Bachelor's degree, though the specific institution and field of study are not mentioned in the provided search results.

Throughout her career, Leslie Yazel has demonstrated a strong ability to lead editorial teams, drive audience engagement, and adapt to the evolving media landscape across various prestigious publications.