Tech and science editor with 15 years in global newsrooms.

I spent seven years at the Wall Street Journal as a multimedia and data editor, covering international technology, finance, and breaking news for a global audience. Most recently, I was the Resident Journalist at Spire Global, where I developed an editorial operation covering AI, climate, space, maritime, and aviation. I'm now based in San Francisco.

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Currently:

Andrew James

What I do

Breaking news & daily coverage

Real-time editorial decisions on story selection, framing, and placement under deadline. Seven years of 24/7 news cycles at the Wall Street Journal.

Data & science journalism

Translating complex technical subjects – AI, climate, space systems – into clear, accurate stories. Training reporters on data tools and visual storytelling.

Cross-functional collaboration

Working with engineers, scientists, and product teams to get the details right. Building editorial operations from scratch inside technical organizations.

Selected work

Journalism, investigations, and data-driven storytelling.

How the coronavirus spread

The Wall Street Journal

Narrative lead on an award-winning investigation. Made epidemiological data understandable for a global audience.

North Korea's clandestine shipping

The Wall Street Journal

Investigative analysis revealing sanctions evasion through AIS spoofing, combining maritime tracking data with financial networks.

AI-powered wind forecasting

Spire Global

Climate resilience piece exploring satellite wind data, ML model accuracy, and adaptation strategies for renewable energy.

GPS spoofing threatens aviation

Spire Global

Technical deep-dive analyzing GPS interference patterns over conflict zones, with ADS-B signal analysis and aviation safety implications.

NewSpace market analysis

Yahoo Finance

Explaining satellite business models and data monetization for a financial audience.

California fire tracker

Personal project

Real-time map combining satellite hotspot data with live fire camera feeds.

Nile Dam geopolitics

The Wall Street Journal

Water diplomacy investigation covering satellite monitoring of dam construction, regional power dynamics, and climate-security intersections.

Digital sanctions evasion

The Wall Street Journal

Cybersecurity investigation mapping North Korean operatives' use of GitHub, LinkedIn, and freelancing platforms to circumvent sanctions.
"Andrew is one of the best hires I have ever made. His impact on Spire's storytelling has been profound. He's a technology polyglot who gets the big picture and the details. His collegial, positive, and empathetic approach make him a pleasure to work with."

— Former manager, Spire Global (LinkedIn)

Published in

Wall Street Journal · CNN · Gizmodo · Yahoo Finance · Spire Global · Time Out

Experience

Resident Journalist, Spire Global
2023–2025 · Built and ran an editorial newsroom covering climate, space, aviation, and maritime technology.
Founder, AJD Consulting
2021–2023 · Content strategy and editorial for tech startups.
Multimedia & Data Editor, The Wall Street Journal
2014–2021 · Edited and reported on international tech, finance, and geopolitics. Led data journalism training.
Web Producer, Transparent Inc.
2013–2014 · Documentary journalism and digital campaigns.

Get in touch

Open to editor roles in tech and science journalism.

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