Joanna Appleton, Head of Content Strategy, Dow Jones Newswires

Joanna is Head of Content Strategy at Dow Jones Newswires. She directs the strategic vision for the Newswires business by coordinating content and editorial initiatives tailored for professional news products.

She joined Dow Jones in 2005 and has been closely involved in shaping how Dow Jones Newswires uses AI and automation to expand reach, improve efficiency and serve new audiences.

Her recent work has focused on AI translation, automation and new content for Dow Jones Newswires, including language services in Korean, French, Arabic and Japanese that deliver financial news in real time using a human-in-the-loop model combining AI workflows with editorial expertise. Joanna works at the intersection of journalism, technology and business strategy, focusing on strengthening speed, quality and trust in market-moving news.