Black-and-white stylized portrait of a smiling man with short dark hair, enclosed in a circle with the name Damian Ghigliotti written underneath.

a Bit More About Me

Here’s my quick background. I’m comfortable moving at different speeds and enjoy working with enterprising teams. I’m also afraid of sharks—the animal kind.

For the past 20 years, I’ve built a career as a writer, editor, and researcher across multiple industries and formats. I partner with a select group of clients to develop clear, fact-driven narratives that support strategy and decision-making.

I earned an M.A. in Journalism with a concentration in Business and Economic Reporting from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY in 2008 and a B.A. in English Language and Literature from Pace University in 2004. I’ve worked across new and traditional media, educational publishing, and corporate marketing for wide audiences.

I focus on new technologies, financial services, real estate, and entrepreneurship. My work increasingly sits at the intersection of innovation, property, and capital.

Young Damian in Manhasset, Long Island in 1988 
A young me typing on Long Island in 1988

I grew up in Manhasset, Long Island, as an avid reader, runner, music fan, and technology nerd. I later lived in Summit, New Jersey, and Brooklyn, New York. While in college, I spent a year in Tokyo studying Japanese at Sophia University (上智大学) and teaching English.

My family and I now split our time between New York and Aichi, Japan. My work schedule in Asia stays aligned with my clients’ U.S. hours across all meetings and platforms.

I’m politically independent and centrist. I support policies that advance housing, education, and economic opportunity. I push for greater equality, better living standards, and meaningful climate action. I oppose discrimination, misinformation, corruption, and waste. As an independent business owner, I advocate for smart regulations that safeguard consumer well-being and market growth.

These aren’t abstract positions. They inform how I tackle assignments. Read some of my past work below to get a clearer sense of my approach to fact-driven storytelling and business communications.

Past Journalism Work

Commercial Observer Articles:

Observer Media Articles:

Two people in formal attire at an indoor event, one holding a glass, both wearing name tags, standing in front of elegant curtains. 
Damian and Observer's Barbara Shapiro in 2015
Two men in suits at a formal event, smiling and holding drinks. Background features decorations and other attendees. 
Damian and Jon Gray of Blackstone in 2015

Edited Feature Articles for The Real Deal:

Edited Closing Interviews for The Real Deal:

New York Times Video and Articles:

The Real Deal team at a company celebration in 2019. Damian Ghigliotty alongside editorial colleagues Danielle Balbi, Hiten Samtani, Will Parker, James Kleimann, Alexi Friedman, and others. 
The Real Deal team in 2019
Group of twelve people posing on a staircase, all wearing matching black t-shirts with "so what?" printed on them. The setting appears to be indoors with metallic and industrial elements in the background. 
The Frederick Kaufman class of CUNY J-School in 2008

Editorial Awards

NAREE Announces 71st Annual Real Estate Journalism Competition Winners (2021)

NAREE Announces 70th Annual Real Estate Journalism Competition (2020)

NAREE’s 68th Annual Journalism Awards Conference in Las Vegas (2018)

NAREE’s 67th Annual Real Estate Journalism Award (2017)

SABEW Best in Business Winners and Honorees with Judges’ Comments (2017)

🎖️New York Press Club’s 2012 Competition

Previous Employers

Previous Employers

Crain's New York Business website
Dow Jones website
Observer Media website
The Real Deal website