David Cho
About David Cho
David Cho at Dow Jones
David Cho is the Editor in Chief of Barron’s and the Head of Editorial Content for Dow Jones Wealth and Investing. His current role involves overseeing editorial strategies and content direction for one of the leading financial news and information providers. His extensive background in journalism and editorial management plays a crucial role in guiding the editorial team at Dow Jones.
David Cho Education Background
David Cho holds an impressive educational portfolio. He earned an MBA from Columbia Business School. Additionally, he has master's degrees from the Columbia Journalism School and the Columbia School of International and Public Affairs. Before these achievements, he completed his undergraduate studies at Yale University.
David Cho at The Washington Post
David Cho worked at The Washington Post for 20 years, notably serving as the business editor. Under his leadership, the business desk won four Gerald Loeb Awards over two years (2019 and 2020). His time at The Washington Post also included significant contributions to a project that won the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service in 2014 for reporting on the Snowden documents. Furthermore, he led the editorial team of a series on compromised medical research, which won a George Polk Award in 2010.
David Cho's Journalism Contributions
David Cho has a distinguished background in journalism. His reporting on the financial crisis included a significant exclusive on the pending failure of Lehman Brothers, recognized by Columbia Journalism School as one of its '100 Great Stories' during its centennial celebration. His career also includes roles at The Star-Ledger, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and The Korea Herald, highlighting his extensive experience in the field.