John Mc Cormick
About John Mc Cormick
John McCormick serves as the Editorial Director for Insurance at QuinStreet, where he oversees editorial strategy for several major insurance websites. He has extensive experience in editorial roles across various organizations, including SourceMedia, Ziff Davis, and The Wall Street Journal.
Current Role at QuinStreet
John McCormick serves as the Editorial Director for Insurance at QuinStreet, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he manages the editorial strategy for three prominent insurance websites: CarInsurance.com, Insurance.com, and Insure.com. His responsibilities include recruiting and managing expert commentators from various sectors, including academia and consulting, to contribute to the content on these platforms. He collaborates closely with teams focused on user experience, engagement, and audience development to improve website performance.
Previous Experience at SourceMedia
Prior to his current position, John McCormick worked at SourceMedia as the Editorial Director for the Professional Services and Technology Groups from 2008 to 2018. During his decade-long tenure in New York, he was responsible for overseeing editorial content and strategy for multiple publications within the organization. His experience at SourceMedia contributed to his extensive knowledge of the insurance and technology sectors.
Editorial Leadership at Ziff Davis
John McCormick held multiple editorial roles at Ziff Davis, where he worked from 1997 to 2007. He served as the Editor of Inter@ctiveWeek from 1997 to 2001, followed by a position as Editor-in-Chief for Baseline from 2002 to 2005. He then took on the role of VP/Editor-in-Chief for Baseline/CIO Insight from 2005 to 2007. His work at Ziff Davis helped shape his editorial approach and provided him with a solid foundation in technology journalism.
Experience at The Wall Street Journal
From 2019 to 2022, John McCormick worked as the Deputy Editor at The Wall Street Journal in the Greater New York City Area. In this role, he contributed to the editorial direction and content development of the publication, further enhancing his expertise in financial journalism and editorial management.
Educational Background
John McCormick studied at Adelphi University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. His educational background provided him with a strong foundation for his career in journalism and editorial management, enabling him to navigate various roles in the media industry.