Jonathan Greenberger Appointed as Politico's Global Editor in Chief

On March 29, 2026, Politico announced the appointment of Jonathan Greenberger as its new global editor in chief, effective May 1. He succeeds John Harris, co-founder of the publication, who will transition to the role of chairman. Greenberger, 42, joined Politico in 2024 as executive vice president after a decade as the Washington bureau chief for ABC News and executive producer of "This Week."

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In his new role, Greenberger aims to enhance Politico's journalism by investing in its reporters and leveraging technology to broaden their reach. He stated, “My job is to push our journalism further and faster than ever before,” emphasizing a commitment to delivering agenda-setting and market-moving coverage. Goli Sheikholeslami, CEO of Politico, expressed confidence in Greenberger's unconventional thinking, which she believes will help realize the publication's forward-looking vision.

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Greenberger's background includes significant experience in journalism and media. He was recognized as the youngest executive producer in the history of ABC's "This Week" and served as the Washington bureau chief for nearly ten years. His educational credentials include a degree in economics from Washington University and a JD from Stanford Law School.

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Under Greenberger's leadership, Politico plans to expand its global presence, with recent announcements of new bureaus in locations such as Australia. He will work closely with key figures like Alex Burns and Kate Day to refine how the organization gathers news. Mathias Döpfner, CEO of Politico's parent company Axel Springer, highlighted Greenberger's potential to shape the next disruptive chapter for the publication.

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John Harris remarked on Greenberger's selection, noting that his candidacy stood out in a competitive field due to his innovative ideas and ability to drive organizational change. Sheikholeslami reiterated the importance of Greenberger's vision for the future of Politico, stating, “With Jonathan at the helm, POLITICO is poised to firmly establish ourselves as a global news organization that is crucial to understanding the world.”

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While the announcement has been largely positive, some industry observers have raised concerns about the challenges of maintaining journalistic integrity amid the pressures of rapid technological change and market demands. Critics argue that the focus on innovation must not compromise the quality of reporting.

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• “My job is to push our journalism further and faster than ever before.” — Jonathan Greenberger, Global Editor in Chief

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• “Jonathan’s candidacy prevailed in a highly competitive field of contenders because of his ideas and achievements in innovation and driving swift organization-wide change.” — John Harris, Chairman of Politico

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• “will shape Politico’s next disruptive chapter.” — Mathias Döpfner, CEO of Axel Springer

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As Jonathan Greenberger prepares to take the reins at Politico, the publication is positioned to navigate the evolving landscape of political journalism while striving to maintain its reputation for excellence.

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