G/O Media has named Austin Williams as editor in chief of Kotaku, one of the nation’s leading digital media outlets for gaming guides, tips, reviews and news.
Williams’ decade of digital publishing experience spans roles at a number of top entertainment outlets, including Complex Networks, BuzzFeed, BET Digital and Vibe Magazine. His specialty is identifying, serving and growing passionate online fan communities. He will report to Lea Goldman, G/O Media’s deputy editorial director.
“Austin understands the zeitgeist and how to mine it. He’s a preternatural digital editor with strong commercial instincts,” said Goldman. “Austin’s addition to Kotaku is a milestone moment in the brand’s 20-year history,”
“Kotaku has always led with a distinct voice and point of view, while also understanding that at its core, it is fan-first,” says Williams. “I look forward to bringing my extensive experience in cultivating and serving fandoms across the digital entertainment spectrum, and working with the smart and spirited Kotaku team to take the site to even greater heights.”
Williams is a graduate from the City University of New York with a B.A. in advertising and public relations. He currently is an adjunct professor there instructing media studies and journalism courses.
About G/O Media:
G/O Media reaches millions of Americans online each month with a collection of digital-first brands serving a young, diverse audience with content that reflects their shared values and passions This including category-leading sites focused on car culture (Jalopnik); gaming (Kotaku); African American news and culture (The Root); business (Quartz); and e-commerce (The Inventory).
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