Patrick (M.) G.
Senior Financial Writer / Editor
Experience
Apr 2019 - May 2022
3 years 2 monthsNew York, United States
Senior Financial Writer / Editor
Proactive
- Covered small- and micro-cap companies in the U.S. and Canada, including cannabis, crypto/blockchain, EVs, esports, healthcare, and mining industries.
- Reported, wrote, and edited breaking news, features, and analysis for digital and broadcast formats.
- Collaborated with internal writers to ensure accuracy and quality, while mentoring junior staff.
Jun 2017 - Present
8 years 6 monthsNew York, United States
Personal Finance Columnist
CentSai
- Launched and serve as the platform’s first columnist, simplifying complex financial topics, investment products, and fintech innovations for young and first-time investors.
- Produce a weekly column using storytelling to teach millennials and teens about money management, saving, and planning.
- Recognized for making financial literacy engaging, accessible, and relatable to new audiences.
Feb 2016 - Nov 2016
10 monthsNew York, United States
Assistant Managing Editor
InvestmentNews
- Managed an investing team producing daily copy for InvestmentNews.com.
- Edited two daily newsletters and hosted monthly live webinars.
- Assigned, edited, and published breaking news, blog posts, columns, and features for a 24/7 news cycle.
- Oversaw quality control of online content and vetted guest contributions.
Jul 2012 - Jul 2015
3 years 1 monthNew York, United States
News Editor
The Wall Street Journal
- Partnered with managing editor to lead a team of reporters, graphic artists, video producers, and freelancers.
- Assigned and edited breaking news, long-form enterprise, and features tailored for financial advisers.
- Produced and authored a daily newsletter consistently ranked among WSJ’s Top 5.
- Oversaw digital and social media strategy, and produced short-form video content.
Dec 2000 - Jul 2012
11 years 8 monthsNew York, United States
Editor
Dow Jones Newswires
- Slot and rim editor on a 35-person real-time copy desk, handling breaking news, blogs, features, and columns for Dow Jones and WSJ.com.
- Selected as one of only five editors trusted with the high-pressure breaking-news slot.
- Directed global copy flow, prioritizing and assigning stories for timely, accurate publication.
Jan 1994 - Dec 2000
7 yearsNewsperson
The Associated Press
- Covered statehouse politics and policy as a reporter in Carson City, NV, and Trenton, NJ.
- Served as special-assignment writer in Asunción, Paraguay, producing international features and political reporting.
- Reported on regional and national news as a general-assignment writer and day supervisor in Phoenix, AZ.
- Wrote broadcast copy and managed newsroom operations as a night supervisor in Trenton, NJ.
- Delivered fast, accurate, and balanced reporting across print, wire, and broadcast platforms.
Summary
Seasoned journalist, editor, and newsroom leader with more than 30 years of experience across print, online, newswire, and broadcast platforms—where Old School rigor meets New School innovation.
Skilled in breaking news, long-form storytelling, newsroom management, and digital-first strategy.
Recognized for translating complex topics into clear, engaging narratives and for crafting compelling stories that capture both data-driven insights and the human experience.
Languages
English
NativeEducation
Oct 1983 - Jun 1987
Ithaca College
Bachelor of Arts · History · Ithaca, United States
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