Nick Jackson

Nick Jackson is an editor, writer and media strategist with experience leading some of the most distinctive digital brands.

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Nick Jackson has more than 15 years of experience leading some of the most distinctive digital media brands of the past two decades — including Atlas Obscura (2x), Stanford’s SSIR, and Pacific Standard . He has moved beyond the traditional editorial silo to focus on the architecture of modern media. Nick specializes in the intersection of high-stakes storytelling, operational systems design, and sustainable business strategy. His work is about turning visionary ideas into operational reality by cultivating high-performing teams and dynamic structures that allow for exceptional journalism to thrive in a challenging and rapidly evolving environment.