Anne Michaud

Assistant Managing Editor, Breaking News, Opinion & Projects @Crain\'s New York Business

NY, US

I direct large-scale editorial projects that uncover hidden power structures, drive civic conversations, and influence the competitive media landscape. Highlights include:• Investigative leadership: Directed a six-month project on New York’s nonprofit “shadow government,” exposing 14 $1-billion-dollar contractors that operate with little oversight yet shape city services for decades.• Data + visual storytelling: Led \"Subway & Retail SOS,\" a feature revealing that 83% of subway retail spaces were vacant or repurposed, reshaping public perception and prompting widespread competitor coverage.• Events + brand building: Expanded Crain’s Women of Influence awards, which in 2024 drew national attention with SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher as keynote speaker.As an author, my book \"Why They Stay\" explores the intersection of politics, power, and personal relationships, reflecting my commitment to nuanced, award-winning storytelling that avoids sensationalism.I thrive on building collaborative teams, guiding complex projects from concept to publication, and amplifying journalism that sparks dialogue and change.