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Ledyard King

Bethesda

Summary

Veteran editor and self-starter who knows how to thrive in a fast-paced newsroom. Steady hand used to deadline pressures. Versatile and collaborative presence who understands roles and responsibilities in a high-charged atmosphere.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Managing Editor

National Journal
Washington
03.2023 - 06.2026
  • Directed NJ Daily's reporting team covering Congress, White House, and federal agencies. Assigned and edited stories.
    Prioritized analytical coverage of policies that included scoops on breaking news.
    Wrote weekly column as well as stories on federal policy issues centered on Capitol Hill.
    Moderated and scripted podcasts.
    Contributed to sister publication Hotline tracking federal, state election campaigns.

Congress Editor

USA TODAY
Washington
03.2022 - 03.2023
  • Led USA Today's Capitol Hill team, working with reporters to assign, develop, and edit stories on Congress.

Collaborated with other teams including White House, Business, and National desk.
Edited and wrote up live blog updates for elections and other breaking news.

Wrote headlines and push alerts flush with SEO elements.

Reporter

USA TODAY/Gannett News Service
Washington
07.2000 - 02.2022
  • Part of national politics team, primarily covering Capitol Hill for USA TODAY and Gannett newspapers in New Jersey, South Dakota, Montana and Florida. National education reporter for Gannett. Often wrote about the politics of the space program, transportation, and climate change. Lead reporter on Marco Rubio campaign in 2016 and handled assignments at political conventions and debates.

Statehouse Reporter

Virginian-Pilot
Richmond
07.1997 - 06.2000
  • Part of a six-person capitol bureau team breaking news about the governor, state legislature and state agencies for Landmark news sites in Norfolk and Roanoke. Wrote enterprise and investigative pieces. Wrote extensively on the gubernatorial election.

Education reporter

The Palm Beach Post/Sun-Sentinel
06.1994 - 06.1997
  • Covered two of the nation's largest school districts in South Florida for both papers at different times. Wrote on school board politics, school policy and on mismanagement of a massive construction badd program. Spent extensive time on campuses and classrooms. Devised Sun-Sentinel project on effectiveness of public education in Broward County that led to a Pulitzer nomination.

County reporter

The Capital
Annapolis
07.1988 - 06.1994
  • Covered Anne Arundel County and congressional beat. Pulitzer nominee for series exposing county pension scandal.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Journalism

Boston University
Boston, MA
05-1985

Skills

  • editorial judgment
  • newsroom collaboration
  • audience development
  • mentoring younger journalists
  • Organizational skills
  • effective communication
  • critical thinker
  • self-starter

Accomplishments

  • Board member, Washington Press Club Foundation
  • Twice nominated for Pulitzers

Timeline

Managing Editor

National Journal
03.2023 - 06.2026

Congress Editor

USA TODAY
03.2022 - 03.2023

Reporter

USA TODAY/Gannett News Service
07.2000 - 02.2022

Statehouse Reporter

Virginian-Pilot
07.1997 - 06.2000

Education reporter

The Palm Beach Post/Sun-Sentinel
06.1994 - 06.1997

County reporter

The Capital
07.1988 - 06.1994

Bachelor of Science - Journalism

Boston University
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