Krishnan Anantharaman

Krishnan Anantharaman is a seasoned journalism professional with extensive experience in editorial roles across various prominent organizations. Currently serving as a Story Editor at Civic News Company since April 2022, Krishnan develops and edits stories for notable divisions, including Chalkbeat Tennessee. As a Writing Coach for The Detroit Writing Room since April 2019, Krishnan imparts knowledge of AP style and story structure to high school students. Previous roles include Deputy Editor and Contributing Editor at PolitiFact, where Krishnan focused on fact-checking significant political events, and News Editor at Automotive News, managing coverage of the automotive industry. Krishnan's tenure at The Wall Street Journal spanned over a decade, with key positions encompassing News and Features Editor, Managing Editor of the WSJ Classroom Edition, and Assistant Foreign Editor. Krishnan holds a B.S. in Journalism from Northwestern University and an M.A. in Strategic Communication from Michigan State University College of Communication Arts and Sciences.