Drew Clayton
Drew is a technology leader, product management executive, writer, photographer, surfer, and lover of all things food and travel.
In past lives, his writing has been published in national magazines and major media websites. He's also led teams in digital development for companies like Nexstar Media, Los Angeles Times, Tribune Publishing, and Disney.
He loves grammar, spelling, and serial commas.
Working with the diligent reporters and editorial staffs of Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, and other major metropolitan news organizations has been among the greatest and most humbling honors and duties of my life. I support a free press for the good and longevity of our union.
The halls of Tribune Tower, former home to Chicago's fabled bastion of advocacy for the people is etched with quotes on truth, justice, and journalism. Below are a few of the ones that that resonated most deeply with me as I did my part to uphold their values.
OUR LIBERTY DEPENDS
ON THE FREEDOM OF THE PRESS
AND THAT CAN NOT BE LIMITED
WITHOUT BEING LOST. -- Thomas Jefferson
-- Thomas Jefferson
AND YE SHALL KNOW THE TRUTH,
AND THE TRUTH SHALL MAKE YOU FREE.
-- St. John 8:32
CONGRESS SHALL MAKE NO LAW RESPECTING AN ESTABLISHMENT OF RELIGION, OR PROHIBITING THE FREE EXERCISE THEREOF; OR ABRIDGING THE FREEDOM OF SPEECH, OR OF THE PRESS; OR THE RIGHT OF THE PEOPLE PEACEABLY TO ASSEMBLE, AND TO PETITION THE GOVERNMENT FOR A REDRESS OF GRIEVANCES.
-- First Amendment to the Constitution
A FREE PRESS STANDS AS ONE OF THE GREAT INTERPRETERS BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT AND THE PEOPLE. TO ALLOW IT TO BE FETTERED IS TO FETTER OURSELVES.
-- George Sutherland,
Associate Justice, U.S. Supreme Court
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Drew has been instrumental in the growth of products at Comscore top-10 digital companies, and loves a good challenge.
Nexstar Digital
Vice president, Product Management
Aug. 2018-Present
Drew leads the product group in developing and enhancing future-facing CMS, mobile app, digital ads, and web platforms, with key focus on audience acquisition and engagement.
The Walt Disney Company
Lead product manager
Mar. 2007-Sept. 2012
As a recipe & travel editor, then UX designer, then lead product manager, Drew was integral in launching and managing web properties focused on content for the parent demographic, a key economic niche with massive buying power.
Los Angeles Times / Tribune Publishing
Director, Product Management
Oct. 2012-Present
In leading the product team on subscription / user acquisition, mobile app, video, and machine learning, Drew was able to drive revenue-positive enhancements across a network of 10 major news organizations.
AOL
Editor
2002-2007
Starting as a restaurant and nightlife reporter, Drew moved into an editorial position for the Digital Cities website (later rebranded City Guide), overseeing the coverage of Las Vegas, San Diego, and Phoenix.
