David Lindsey

David Lindsey is an accomplished journalist with extensive experience in editorial leadership across various prominent media organizations. Currently serving as the Managing Editor for Politics at Axios since 2023, Lindsey previously held the position of Executive Editor at National Geographic from 2014 to 2022, where editorial excellence led to a Pulitzer Prize finalist nod and multiple National Magazine Awards. Additional roles include Deputy Editor for Text at National Geographic and Deputy Washington Bureau Chief/Politics Editor at Thomson Reuters, where coverage of significant political events was prioritized. Lindsey's career also includes a tenure as Cover Story Editor/National Editor at USA TODAY and Assigning Editor at The Washington Post, focusing on comprehensive coverage across multiple sectors. David Lindsey earned a degree from The University of Texas at Austin.