Ray Rivera
About Ray Rivera
Ray Rivera serves as the Executive Editor of The Oklahoman and Gannett's Sunbelt Region, having previously held significant editorial roles at The Seattle Times and The New York Times. He has a strong background in investigative journalism and has led teams to notable achievements, including a Pulitzer Prize-winning coverage of Boeing's 737 MAX issues.
Work at Gannett
Ray Rivera serves as the Executive Editor of The Oklahoman and Gannett's Sunbelt Region. He has held this position since 2021, overseeing editorial operations and strategic direction for the publication. Under his leadership, the team focuses on delivering impactful journalism that addresses local and regional issues.
Education and Expertise
Ray Rivera has a strong background in investigative journalism. He has worked as a Deputy Managing Editor over investigations at The Seattle Times, where he honed his skills in leading investigative reporting initiatives. His expertise extends to managing editorial teams and overseeing significant news coverage.
Background
Before joining Gannett, Ray Rivera worked at The Seattle Times, where he held the position of Managing Editor since 2019 and Deputy Managing Editor since 2017. He has experience covering major international events, including the 2010 earthquake in Haiti and the conflict in Afghanistan for The New York Times.
Achievements
Ray Rivera led the Santa Fe New Mexican to recognition as the best small newspaper in America in 2015, awarded by the Local Media Association. He also founded and serves on the board of Searchlight New Mexico, a non-profit organization dedicated to investigative journalism. Additionally, he oversaw coverage of systemic issues with Boeing's 737 MAX, which contributed to a Pulitzer Prize for national reporting in 2020.