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Axios Names Sara Kehaulani Goo as Editor in Chief
Friday, September 24, 2021
Aja Whitaker-Moore Promoted to Executive Editor, Kim Schaich Promoted to VP of Editorial Operations
ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --
1 big thing: Today, Axios announced the promotion of Sara Kehaulani Goo to Editor-in-Chief and Aja Whitaker-Moore to Executive Editor. The veteran journalists will oversee Axios' 120+ journalist newsroom, 20+ newsletters and three podcasts.
-- Goo and Whitaker-Moore will work alongside Kim Schaich, who was recently
promoted to Vice President of Editorial Operations. Goo will report to
Axios co-founder and CEO Jim VandeHei.
-- Nicholas Johnston, who has been Editor-in-Chief of Axios since its
founding in 2016, will take on a new role as Publisher to focus on new
newsroom initiatives, including the ongoing expansion of Axios Local and
other upcoming products. Johnston will continue to be a resource for,
and partner with, Goo, Whitaker-Moore and Schaich.
Why it matters: "Sara has been instrumental in developing and guiding some of Axios' most innovative editorial initiatives over the last few years, including our Hard Truths series on systemic racism," said Jim VandeHei, Axios co-founder and CEO. "Under Sara's leadership, and with the support of Aja and Kim, I know Axios will continue to meet the needs of our readers who are hungry for smart, efficient news. I cannot think of a better team to guide Axios into our fifth year."
More about Goo, Whitaker-Moore, and Schaich:
-- Sara Kehaulani Goo, who joined Axios in 2019 as executive editor,
launched the company's podcast operations, including the hit show, How
it Happened, and the Hard Truths series examining systemic racism. A
digital journalism pioneer, Goo has held leadership roles at national
news organizations and think tanks, including NPR, Pew Research Center,
and The Washington Post.
-- Aja Whitaker-Moore joined Axios in 2020 as a managing editor overseeing
Axios' business coverage and newsletters, including Axios Markets, Pro
Rata and Closer. Prior to Axios, Whitaker-Moore served as the global
editor-in-chief of fixed income for the Acuris Group, and the deputy
editor in chief at Debtwire.
-- Kim Schaich was among Axios' first employees, joining the organization
in 2016, and now manages editorial and cross-functional initiatives.
Before joining Axios, Schaich advised Fortune 50 companies in roles at
PPR Worldwide and Burson-Marsteller. Check out Axios' full slate of
newsletters getting you smarter, faster here.
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SOURCE Axios Media Inc.
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