Stephen Wisnefski

Stephen Wisnefski currently serves as the Executive Editor of News at Investopedia, a position held since September 2023. Prior to this role, extensive experience was gained at The Wall Street Journal from March 2013 to April 2023, where responsibilities included Assistant Managing Editor, Talent, focusing on hiring and career development globally, as well as leadership in various editorial positions managing products for business and financial professionals and overseeing real-time news operations. Prior to The Wall Street Journal, significant editorial leadership roles were held at Dow Jones from 1997 to 2013, including Senior Editor for the Americas and deputy managing positions across multiple news coverage areas. Earlier career experience includes management and reporting roles focused on Latin American markets. Academic qualifications include a BA and MA in Urban Studies from Northwestern University and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, respectively.