Zvika Klein

Background

About Zvika Klein

I thrive where there’s no playbook – and I’ve spent the past 15 years proving that bold ideas, rigorous journalism, and genuine empathy can move audiences and shape policy. Current Impact | Editor‑in‑Chief, The Jerusalem Post (2023‑2025) • Re‑imagined a 92‑year‑old newspaper as a 24/7 multimedia brand. Built an in‑house video & podcast studio in six weeks; daily “JPost Headlines” briefings now stream to five continents and average 30 k views/day. • Invented new story formats – from AR editorial cartoons to live WhatsApp war briefings – doubling opinion‑page engagement and lifting total reader time‑on‑page ↑ 35 %. • Directed wartime coverage after 7 Oct; deployed rapid‑response desks, secured 40+ exclusive interviews with captains, commanders, and captives’ families, and maintained staff safety without a single missed print day. • Global convener. Host & MC of the Night for Hope gala (New York) and the Shaping Tomorrow Summit (Miami); moderate roundtables with ministers, philanthropists, and CEOs on resilience and Jewish identity. Earlier Milestones • Jewish World Affairs Editor (2014‑23): Broke front‑page investigations on rising antisemitism in Europe and Latin America; reporting cited by Knesset committees and U.S. Congress. Won the B’nai B’rith World Center Award for Journalism. • Diaspora Bridge‑Builder: Advised Israel’s President’s Office on diaspora engagement strategy; frequent keynote for AIPAC, ZFA Australia, and Limmud events worldwide. • Investigative Storyteller: Covered Iranian Jewry, covert rescue operations, and community rebuilding after hurricanes; stories syndicated in 11 languages. How I Lead Creative but data‑driven • Decisive under pressure • Mentor of diverse, mission‑focused teams • Fluent in Hebrew & English; conversational French • Fierce believer in ethical storytelling and audience trust. Let’s explore how outside‑the‑box thinking can drive measurable impact.