AudiobookRush names Kat Jackson editor-in-chief

AudiobookRush launched Tuesday and named Audie Award-winning producer Kat Jackson as editor-in-chief to lead coverage of audiobook news and listening culture. The move pairs the new platform’s daily editorial push with a veteran audiobook executive who has worked on thousands of hours of audio production.

Why it matters: - AudiobookRush is trying to become a dedicated home for audiobook news, reviews and industry coverage at a time when audio storytelling has a growing audience. - Kat Jackson brings production and executive experience that could help the new platform speak to both listeners and industry professionals. - The hire signals that AudiobookRush wants editorial credibility, not just promotional content.

What happened: - AudiobookRush launched Tuesday as a digital media platform focused entirely on audiobook news and listening culture. - The company named Kat Jackson as editor-in-chief. - AudiobookRush is now live at AudiobookRush.com.

The details: - Jackson led Audible Studios production work across the U.S., Canada, Latin America and Brazil. - Jackson has worked as an audio executive, producer, director and casting specialist. - Jackson has worked on thousands of hours of audiobooks, podcasts and original audio productions. - Jackson has collaborated with Trevor Noah, Mariah Carey, Elton John, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Hart, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Laurence Fishburne, Wil Wheaton, Zachary Quinto and Daniel Radcliffe. - Jackson’s credits include Project Hail Mary, which won the 2022 Audie Award for Audiobook of the Year. - Founder and Publisher Daniel Henning said he built AudiobookRush because there was no single place for audiobook news and that Jackson is the right person to lead the editorial team. - AudiobookRush said Jackson will oversee daily audiobook news stories, narrator profiles, listening guides, weekly roundups, listening trends, industry analysis and platform comparisons. - The platform says its goal is to serve casual listeners and industry insiders with a mix of fast updates and deeper features. - Media contact: press@audiobookrush.com.

Between the lines: - The announcement is a positioning move as much as a staffing update. - AudiobookRush is framing itself as a specialized trade-and-consumer outlet, not a general entertainment site. - Hiring a producer with major studio credentials suggests the site wants access and authority inside the audiobook business.

What's next: - AudiobookRush will need to turn Jackson’s editorial mandate into a steady stream of coverage. - The platform’s next test is whether it can build an audience among both avid listeners and audiobook professionals. - Social channels listed by AudiobookRush include LinkedIn, Bluesky, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, X and Threads.