Stan Horaczek

Stan Horaczek is an experienced journalist and editor specializing in consumer technology, photography, and product reviews. He currently serves as the Executive Commerce Editor for Popular Photography and Popular Science at Recurrent Ventures, a position he has held since February 2022.1

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Horaczek has held various editorial positions:

• Popular Science and Popular Photography: Before his current role, he was the Senior Gear Editor from May 2021 to February 2022.1
• Popular Science: Served as Technology Editor from March 2017 to May 2021.1
• Popular Photography: Worked as Online Editor from November 2008 to March 2017.1
• Alpha Media Group: Held multiple positions, including Associate Editor, from 2003 to 2008.1

Expertise and Responsibilities

In his current role, Horaczek:

• Leads day-to-day commerce content operations for Popular Photography and Popular Science
• Manages a team of staff writers, editors, and freelance contributors
• Continues to write and produce commerce content regularly1

His areas of expertise include:

• Photography
• Consumer technology writing
• Feature editing
• Product reviewing
• Entertainment writing1

Education and Background

Horaczek graduated from New York University with a BS in Communications/Journalism (2000-2004).1 He has been working in the media industry for over 20 years, starting his career as a writer for Law of Inertia from 2001 to 2004.1

Personal Note

Known for his in-depth knowledge and passion for gadgets, Horaczek is often the go-to person for product buying advice among his acquaintances. He has a particular interest in cameras and has worked as a freelance photographer since the early 2000s.2