Chris Hayner

Chris Hayner is an accomplished editorial leader with extensive experience in the media industry, including roles as Senior Editor at Polygon and GameSpot, where strategic content initiatives led to significant traffic growth. Previous positions include Freelance Writer for various outlets like Nerdist Industries, Tribune Media, and Mashable, and Staff Editor at Tribune Media, where critical coverage strategies were developed across entertainment genres. Early career roles included board engineer and master control operations at Salem Communications, and traffic manager at Clear Channel Broadcasting. Chris holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies from Azusa Pacific University, with a focus on media studies.