Monica Richardson

Monica Richardson is a seasoned media executive currently serving as Senior Vice President at USA TODAY since March 2024. Prior to this role, Monica held the position of Vice President of Local News for McClatchy, overseeing a substantial market portfolio that included major publications such as the Miami Herald and Kansas City Star. Monica's leadership in journalism has been marked by a focus on digital audience growth and strong local reporting, particularly as Executive Editor for multiple McClatchy publications, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning Miami Herald. Earlier experience includes Senior Managing Editor at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, where Monica oversaw digital product operations and newsroom management, as well as various editorial positions at the Lexington Herald-Leader and other publications.