Rory Carroll
About Rory Carroll
Rory Carroll serves as the Managing Director of Eleven55 and has been the Editor in Chief of Jalopnik at G/O Media since 2020. He has held various editorial and management positions in the automotive media sector, including roles at Hagerty and Autoweek.
Current Role at G/O Media
Rory Carroll serves as the Editor In Chief of Jalopnik at G/O Media, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he oversees editorial content and strategy for the automotive news and culture website. His leadership is focused on engaging a diverse audience with timely and relevant automotive news, reviews, and features.
Previous Experience at Crain Communications
Rory Carroll worked at Crain Communications as Managing Director of Eleven55 from 2019 to 2020. His responsibilities included managing operations and strategic initiatives for the organization. This role followed his tenure at Autoweek, where he held multiple editorial positions.
Career at Autoweek
Rory Carroll held various positions at Autoweek, including Executive Editor from 2015 to 2017 and Publisher from 2017 to 2019. In these roles, he was responsible for overseeing editorial direction and business operations, contributing to the publication's reputation in the automotive journalism field.
Legislative Director at Hagerty
From 2006 to 2009, Rory Carroll served as Legislative Director at Hagerty in Traverse City, MI. In this capacity, he focused on legislative affairs and advocacy related to the automotive industry, representing the interests of classic car enthusiasts and collectors.
Education and Political Science Degree
Rory Carroll studied at Michigan State University from 2001 to 2005, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science. His education provided a foundation for his career in journalism and advocacy within the automotive sector.