Andrew Hayward

About

Hello! I am the Managing Editor at Decrypt, a website focused on cryptocurrency and emerging tech. I drive Decrypt's editorial operation in close collaboration with the EIC, including running the U.S. news desk and operating our GG gaming and SCENE culture hubs. Previously, I was the Culture Editor and Hub Operations Lead, and before that a Senior Writer.Prior to Decrypt, I was a freelance writer and editor for more than 15 years covering topics such as video games, gadgets, esports, crypto, apps, and more across 100+ total publications. I also worked as Story Editor on the documentary film Insert Coin, and have co-written or edited numerous books, including from Scholastic, Wiley, and Bitmap Books.Over the course of my freelance career, I wrote for a diverse array of major publications, including Rolling Stone, Vice, Polygon, Edge, Official Xbox Magazine, Playboy, 1UP, IGN, The Esports Observer, Variety, The Verge, G4, and Modern Farmer. I was also the games and apps editor for Mac|Life magazine from 2011-14, Content Lead for The Esports Journal magazine throughout 2020, and Content Manager for creative agency Grammatik from 2018-2020.