Maddy Perkins

Maddy Perkins is an accomplished editor and content strategist, currently serving as Managing Editor at The Financial Brand. With extensive experience in multiplatform journalism, editorial operations, and strategic content development, Maddy has built a career at the intersection of business reporting, digital media, and storytelling. She leads editorial teams, manages freelance writers, curates newsletters, and oversees content partnerships, ensuring that complex financial topics are accessible, engaging, and strategically presented for industry audiences.

Prior to her current role, Maddy held leadership positions at MarketWatch and Arizent, where she honed her expertise in editorial operations, project management, and content innovation. She has served as deputy commerce editor, managing editor, and director of editorial operations, spearheading cross-brand initiatives, digital content strategy, and multimedia projects, including the creation of podcasts addressing systemic issues in financial services. Her work has been recognized with multiple Jesse H. Neal Awards, reflecting her commitment to excellence in journalism and editorial leadership.

Maddy holds a Master’s degree in Business and Economic Reporting from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY and a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences from Sarah Lawrence College. Skilled in storytelling, business writing, podcasting, design, and social media strategy, she combines analytical rigor with creativity to help brands communicate effectively. Outside of work, Maddy is passionate about elevating the next generation of journalists and exploring the evolving landscape of digital media, social engagement, and financial literacy.

• Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY - MA

• 2019 Jesse H. Neal Awards
• 2018 Jesse H. Neal Awards
• Employee of the Month
• Special Recognition Award
• 2017 Jesse H. Neal Awards