Manisha Krishnan is an Emmy Award–winning journalist and the Senior Culture Editor at WIRED, where she covers internet culture, pop culture, gaming, and the shifting dynamics of the digital world. Known for her sharp editorial instincts and ability to translate complex cultural trends into compelling narratives, she brings more than 15 years of reporting experience to the magazine. Her work at WIRED builds on a career defined by agenda‑setting investigations and a commitment to spotlighting underreported communities.

Before joining WIRED in 2025, Krishnan spent nearly nine years at VICE News as a senior reporter and editor, where she became one of the outlet’s most‑read journalists. Her reporting on drug policy, policing, race, firearms, and subcultures earned national recognition, including the Emmy‑winning documentary Beyond Fentanyl, VICE’s most‑watched domestic documentary in 2022 with nearly nine million views. Her investigations into tranq dope, benzo dope, and “gas station heroin” were cited in legislation and academic research, underscoring her impact on public policy.

Krishnan’s storytelling extends across formats — from long‑form features to documentaries, short‑form video, and live events. She has hosted digital shows, produced high‑impact TikTok and Instagram reports, and even moderated a televised town hall on cannabis with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, which earned a Canadian Screen Award nomination. Today at WIRED, she continues to shape conversations around culture and technology, bringing her investigative rigor and cultural fluency to one of the world’s leading tech publications.