David Granger, Esquire Magazine: Which Journalism Skills Are Important?
Channel: University of Missouri School of Journalism
Date: 2012-06-06

David Granger has served as editor-in-chief of Esquire magazine since 1997 and has led the magazine into one of its most successful eras. Between 1998 and 2011, Esquire was a finalist for 54 National Magazine Awards, the industry's highest honors, and has won 15, including the award for General Excellence in 2006. Esquire has been honored as Magazine of the Year by the Society of Publication Designers, as one of America's Most Important Magazines by the Missouri School of Journalism and is regularly cited as one of America's 10 best magazines by the Chicago Tribune. Advertising Age and Adweek have each named Granger the magazine industry's Editor of the Year. In this segment, Granger talks about the attributes that most attract him to working with various writers and editors.