It is time to abandon the trust metric as it is applied to journalism. It is no longer fit for purpose in the context of targeted attacks on journalists and news outlets facilitated by the Big Tech ac...
Jillian Green
Jillian Green is editor-in-chief of Daily Maverick. She joined Daily Maverick as managing editor in 2017, stepping into a pivotal role at a defining moment for the newsroom. Under her leadership, Daily Maverick transitioned from a bold startup to a powerhouse of independent journalism, growing its readership and staff by over 250% in just five years. She played a critical role in keeping the newsroom thriving during South Africa’s most significant state-level investigation, #GuptaLeaks, ensuring that journalists had the support and editorial structure to produce groundbreaking work. She also launched and oversaw Southern Africa’s largest climate crisis journalism unit, Our Burning Planet, solidifying Daily Maverick as a leader in environmental reporting.
Jillian’s tenure has been marked by record-breaking success, with Daily Maverick journalists winning an unprecedented number of local and international awards. Her expertise in newsroom operations, investigative journalism, and editorial strategy has not only strengthened the publication’s impact but also cemented its reputation as a force in global journalism.
In September 2024, Jillian succeeded Daily Maverick’s founder, Branko Brkic, as editor-in-chief.
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