Dave Jorgenson

Dave Jorgensen, formerly of the Washington Post, is the co-founder of Local News International. An independent journalism initiative that brings news and contextual information to a global audience through informative, entertaining and non-traditional videos and newsletters. He launched LNI Media in July 2025 with two former Washington Post colleagues. Dave oversees a rapidly growing audience on his own accounts on TikTok and YouTube, as well as a quickly growing newsletter for LNI members. 

The New York Times wrote about his ambitions to grow a young, engaged audience through LNI Media. He’s also spoken with Kara Swisher on her podcast, and with Scott Simon on NPR’s Weekend Edition.

Previously, Dave launched the @WashingtonPost TikTok. The channel found immediate success on TikTok and in the D.C. Twittersphere. Over six years, it grew to become the Washington Post Universe, with 1.9 million followers on TikTok and 680K on YouTube Shorts. He won eight Webby Awards for his work, including ‘Best Creator’ multiple times. He also wrote a book, ‘Make A TikTok Every Day.’

 In addition to launching LNI Media and his work at the Washington Post, Dave is also a MediaWise Ambassador amplifying the importance of media literacy.