Michael Mechanic

Michael Mechanic is a seasoned author and journalist with extensive experience in various editorial roles. Currently serving as a Book Author at Simon & Schuster since October 2018, Mechanic's first nonfiction book, "Jackpot," explores themes of American superwealth and was published on April 13, 2021. Mechanic has held pivotal positions such as Senior Editor at Mother Jones since October 2007, Managing Editor at East Bay Express, and Senior Writer at The Industry Standard. Earlier experience includes roles as a Copy Editor at San Francisco Examiner and Staff Writer/News Editor at Metro Newspaper. Michael Mechanic holds a Master's degree in Journalism from the University of California, Berkeley, and an additional Master's in Cellular and Developmental Biology from Harvard University, along with a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from the University of California, Berkeley.