David Brinkerhoff
About David Brinkerhoff
David Brinkerhoff serves as the Deputy Managing Editor at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK, a position he has held since 2020. With extensive experience in journalism, he has previously worked at notable organizations such as the Associated Press and The New York Times, focusing on financial and investigative reporting.
Work at Gannett
David Brinkerhoff has served as Deputy Managing Editor at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK since 2020. In this role, he operates within the New York City Metropolitan Area in a hybrid work environment. His responsibilities include planning coverage for major news events and financial deadlines, ensuring comprehensive reporting on significant topics. He has collaborated with various teams, including SEO and local news, to enhance digital engagement and subscriptions, resulting in millions of pageviews for USA Today. Previously, he held the position of Deputy MONEY editor at USA TODAY from 2017 to 2020.
Previous Experience
Before joining Gannett, David Brinkerhoff accumulated extensive experience in journalism. He worked at the Associated Press as Financial Markets Editor & Team Leader from 2013 to 2015 and as Autos, Airlines, and Energy Editor from 2011 to 2013. He also served as Metro and Business Editor at The New York Times from 2015 to 2017. His career began at Reuters, where he worked as a Business Correspondent for 13 years, from 1993 to 2006. This diverse background has equipped him with a strong foundation in financial and business reporting.
Education and Expertise
David Brinkerhoff studied English at the University of Chicago, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from 1988 to 1992. He also attended Amherst Regional High School from 1986 to 1988. His educational background has contributed to his expertise in journalism, particularly in financial markets and business reporting. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a commitment to investigative journalism, guiding and editing reports on critical issues such as the misuse of Paycheck Protection Program loans and predatory lending practices.
Achievements in Journalism
Throughout his career, David Brinkerhoff has led significant coverage initiatives. He coordinated reporting on the nationwide impact of Trump's trade war with China, ensuring comprehensive coverage across multiple Gannett publications. He also pioneered USA Today's live coverage of economic news, including Federal Reserve rate hikes, which significantly increased pageviews for those stories. His work has involved moderating company town halls and facilitating discussions between management and staff regarding Gannett's financial results and goals.