Live Coverage

The team I led defined a live storytelling framework built around easily consumed tiles. The system focuses on moments when the Journal has something distinct to add: live analysis, expert context, and clear editorial framing during important events. Across live coverage, live activities, and real-time storytelling components that surface anywhere in our ecosystem, the work established a scalable approach to live coverage that supports newsroom workflows while reinforcing the Journal’s authority.

Actions

• Led the design of live news experiences across app surfaces.

• Directed work on live coverage modules, live activities, and real-time storytelling patterns.

• Defined principles for urgency, continuity, and clarity during breaking news events.

• Worked closely with Editorial, Product, and Engineering teams to support newsroom workflows and technical constraints.

• Established a more scalable framework for live storytelling across multiple event types.

Results

• Drove 27K+ registrations through Iran Live Coverage (mid-April 2026), demonstrating strong conversion impact during major news events

• Contributed to a ~12% week-over-week lift in Google traffic, with Iran Live Coverage identified as the primary driver of search and Discover growth

• Helped scale Live Coverage to ~3× higher traffic in native apps compared to the November election cycle, reaching an all-time high during the Israel/Iran conflict