Johnson says goodbye to WSJ colleagues

Kimberly Johnson, former election editor at The Wall Street Journal, wrote a goodbye email to her colleagues:

Dear colleagues,

My time at The Wall Street Journal has come to an end.

I arrived at 1211 on Sept. 1, 2014, brimming with excitement that I had reached the pinnacle of my business journalism career. That was a naïve assumption. There is no summit in a constantly changing industry that forever demands new things from us.

I am immensely proud of the work done in the newsroom across the six official roles I’ve held here. It’s been a tremendous experience: from ranking the best finance chiefs, launching new verticals, starting a breaking news team, to developing engaging election content.

To my newsroom colleagues whose respect I earned along the way: thank you. You are an incredible group of talented people. Thank you for selflessly sharing your expertise and remaining committed to pursuing the best stories with the highest standards.

To my business side colleagues: thank you for your time, support and willingness to find common ground for our collective success. It was a truly an enjoyable experience.

To the teams I inherited, helped build and informally led: Your dedication, professionalism and resourcefulness in challenging situations is something to always be proud of. I’m forever grateful for your trust and the ways you challenged me and allowed me to grow as an editor, manager, journalist and individual.

As we head into 2025, I look forward to the next career adventure. Stay in touch as our paths may cross again.

Kimberly