Paul Kiernan

Paul Kiernan is an experienced journalist currently serving as a national economy reporter for The Wall Street Journal since November 2012, specializing in immigration and labor issues. Previously, Kiernan covered monetary policy and financial regulation, along with reporting on metals and mining, energy, and major global events such as the World Cup and Olympics in Brazil. Prior to joining The Wall Street Journal, Kiernan worked at Dow Jones Newswires, focusing on agricultural commodities and financial markets, and had a brief internship with the Associated Press. Kiernan began a career in journalism at The Daily Tar Heel, where reporting on state and national issues and serving as a staff photographer took place. A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Kiernan earned a bachelor's degree in journalism.