Adam “Naj” Najberg
Adam “Naj” Najberg is a lifelong storyteller and communications leader with over 25 years and senior roles at the world’s top publications and tech companies.
Professional Narrative
Tell your own story, in your own words, for your own purpose – or lose control over how others perceive you.
Over two decades at Dow Jones and The Wall Street Journal
A 35-year career rooted in narrative storytelling, executive advisory and reputation management
Naj spent over two decades at Dow Jones and The Wall Street Journal, shaping news content and coverage for print, wires, website, radio/podcasting and video, owning and driving digital strategy in APAC, Europe and North America. In 2015, he transitioned into corporate communications, public affairs and content, first with global drone giant Shenzhen DJI and Alibaba Group, the world’s largest e-commerce company, then moving to Tencent Games, where he built and led an international communications team and content team on three continents for its new global publishing brand.
Author, documentarian, podcaster, executive, career & life coach, angel investor and strategic advisor
Naj has authored three books, including 2022’s “Jumpstarting Your Career: Tips & Hacks to Crack the Job-Search Code.” He directed or produced four documentaries, is a certified executive, career & life coach, podcaster and angel investor in companies he also advises. He mentors and coaches C-suite executives, founders, journalists looking to leave the profession through forums like Orbit Startups, The Founders Institute, Startup Bootcamp, the Asian American Journalists Association and via Halogen, which pairs executives with underprivileged youth in Singapore.
Unique background blending storytelling, business and finance
Naj champions emerging storytellers, fosters media-commscollaboration and inspires young people seeking to be entrepreneurs. Whether in the newsrooms or the boardroom, Naj merges narrative craft with strategic insight and a grounding in business and finance, making him a respected voice with C-suite executives, senior business and policy leaders and across the media and communications landscape.
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