Elijah Grasser
About Elijah Grasser
Elijah Grasser is a Page Editor and Designer at Gannett, where he has worked since 2013. He has previous experience at The Arizona Republic and The State Press, and he holds a degree in Print Journalism from Arizona State University.
Current Role at Gannett
Elijah Grasser has been employed at Gannett as a Page Editor/Designer since 2013. In this role, he designs and edits content for over 18 newspapers along the west coast, utilizing his skills in print journalism and design. His position is based in the Phoenix Design Studio, where he contributes to the visual presentation of news across multiple publications.
Previous Experience at The Arizona Republic
Prior to his current role, Elijah Grasser worked at The Arizona Republic. He served as the Lead Agate Editor from 2012 to 2013, where he was responsible for managing the agate section of the newspaper. Before that, he was a Sports Intern from 2011 to 2012, gaining valuable experience in sports journalism during his five-month tenure.
Experience at The State Press (ASU Student Media)
Elijah Grasser held multiple positions at The State Press, the student media organization at Arizona State University. He was the Sports Editor in 2011 for seven months, overseeing sports coverage and content. Additionally, he worked as an Assistant Sports Editor and Sports Writer from 2010 to 2011, where he contributed to sports journalism and editorial decisions.
Education and Academic Background
Elijah Grasser studied at Arizona State University, focusing on Print Journalism. He graduated from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication in December 2011. His education spanned from 2008 to 2012, during which he developed a foundation in journalism principles and practices. He also completed his high school education at Chandler High School from 2004 to 2008.