Kurt Gessler

Kurt Gessler is a seasoned professional in product management and digital journalism, currently serving as a Senior Product Manager for Editorial Tools at Taboola since August 2022. Previously, Gessler held several significant roles, including Director of Editorial Product and Strategy at Tribune Publishing Company, where oversight included newsroom product development and audience analysis. Gessler also contributed as an adjunct faculty instructor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Northwestern University, teaching advanced courses on digital journalism and audience engagement. Prior experience includes Deputy Editor for Digital at Chicago Tribune, Managing Editor/Online at Daily Herald, and various editorial roles at DeKalb Daily Chronicle and Daily Herald Media Group. Gessler holds a B.S. in Journalism from Northern Illinois University.