Emily Mitnick

Emily Mitnick is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in business strategy and product operations within the media industry. Currently serving as Senior Director of Business Strategy and Operations for Yahoo News and Homepage since March 2023, Mitnick previously held key positions at The Washington Post, including Head of Product Operations and Director of Product. During this tenure, significant contributions included enhancing the core reader experience and driving innovative initiatives that increased engagement. Mitnick's background also encompasses leadership roles at Mapbox, where oversight of multiple engineering teams improved mapping ecosystems, as well as foundational positions in graphic design and digital storytelling throughout a career that began with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Northwestern University.