Adweek names new editorial leaders as Cooper becomes editor at large

Adweek named two journalists Monday to lead its news and event operations as editorial director James Cooper moved to an editor at large position.

Executive editor Stephanie Paterik will oversee newsroom operations, including editorial coverage and strategy while editor and senior vice president Lisa Granatstein will lead Adweek’s event programming and magazines.

Paterik began at Adweek as a senior web editor in 2015 and has held her title as managing editor for the past two years, overseeing a staff of more than 40 editors, reporters, artists and video producers.

Under her leadership, the newsroom grew its digital properties and integrated its print and digital teams.

Granatstein has been at the magazine since 2011, starting as managing editor. She took over events in 2017 and became a vice president that year.

“Over the past two years, I have had the privilege of working closely with Stephanie and Lisa, and each has distinguished herself as an exceptional leader and visionary,” said Adweek CEO Jeff Litvack in a statement. “As part of Adweek’s editorial board, they have guided our coverage and programming to new heights.”

Cooper had been editorial director for the past eight years. He has been with the magazine for 21 years.