Pitchfork’s founder has left the company.
I have some personal news to share today. Check out my statement below. pic.twitter.com/ooi0Dt5prN
— Ryan Schreiber (@ryanpitchfork) January 8, 2019
Dear Friends,
After 22 years serving alternately as Founder, CEO, and Editor-in-Chief of Pitchfork, I have decided to move on from Pitchfork and Conde Nast. Although this decision was not an easy one, the time feels right, and I'm excited to open a new chapter in my life and explore fresh challenges.
I am immensely proud of all we've accomplished with Pitchfork. Its journey has been thrilling every step of the way, from its dial-up roots to its present-day status as an award-winning media company whose name is synonymous with the best in music journalism and events. To g e t h e r, we've launched a series of international music festivals, created cutting-edge and award-winning video, and produced best-in-class feature writing and criticism. We have made Pitchfork the premiere destination for music discovery, curation and experiences.
I'm proud of overseeing Pitchfork's acquisition by Conde Nast. This partnership has allowed our work to reach an even wider audience while remaining committed to our standards of journalistic excellence. I take special pride in having grown Pitchfork from the seed of an idea into the institution it has become today.
I want to thank my colleagues at both Pitchfork and Conde Nast, as well as everyone who has worked alongside me to help raise Pitchfork throughout the years. I take comfort in leaving on a high note: Pitchfork is in the finest shape of its life, with a team of outstanding writers and editors committed to continually elevating the form. I am beyond confident in its future and know I am leaving it in the right hands.
I'll always treasure what we've created and the wonderful friends I've made along the way. It's been a wild ride for all of us and I'll miss it, but looking to the future is a thrilling prospect. I'm excited to get to work on what's next.