David Shipley is an American journalist and opinion editor for The Washington Post.
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Best Known For:Opinion Editor at The Washington Post
Breakthrough:Named Editorial Page Editor of The Washington Post to oversee its legacy opinion operations in 2022
10 Quick Facts About David Shipley
- Full Name: David Shipley
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist
- Known For: The Washington Post
- Current Role: Opinion editor
- Place of Birth: United States
- Birth Year: 1963
- Gender: Male
- Beats: Politics / Government
- Media Level: National
David Shipley Age
David Shipley is about 63 years old as of 2026. David Shipley was born in 1963.
Education
He attended Williams College, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in English.
- Williams College
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: English
Career & Work
David Shipley's career includes writing and editorial roles with The Washington Post and Bloomberg Editorial.
Organization: The Washington Post
Role: Editorial Page Editor
Period: 2022–Present
Details: Directs the operations of the newsroom's opinion and op-ed platforms.
Organization: Bloomberg Editorial
Role: Senior Executive Editor
Period: 2010–2022
Details: New York, NY · Co-founded Bloomberg View, managing opinion formatting across international desks.
Organization: The New York Times
Role: Op-Ed Page Editor
Period: 2004–2010
Details: New York, NY · Managed opinion assignments and directed columns for daily prints.
Rise to Fame
David Shipley became known for his work as opinion Editor at The Washington Post.
Notable Coverage
- Op-Ed Selection and Global Policy Debates - Bloomberg / The Washington Post - Directs macro strategy and validation lines for national policy reporting
Lesser Known Facts
- Before his long career in news curation, he worked inside the White House as a special assistant and presidential speechwriter during the Clinton administration.
Personal Information
- Full Name: David Shipley
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Journalist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Birth Year: 1963
- Place of Birth: United States
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
