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Jordan Daley
Chief Executive Officer
Jordan Daley leads 5th Echelon Media’s strategic direction, partnerships, and growth, connecting independent media with new platforms and audiences.
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The people behind 5th Echelon
Independent media.
Built together.
A network of independent voices. A team with a shared purpose. Meet the people and divisions building the next chapter of 5th Echelon Media.
Independent media · Content & technology · Strategic management
01 / Our people
The people.
The perspective.
Meet our leadership, operations, and technology team. Different disciplines, working together to support independent voices and build a stronger media network.
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Hunter Jude
Operations & Development Lead
Hunter Jude leads operational development at 5th Echelon Media, building the systems and processes that support creators and platform growth.
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Lauren Kay Barbour
Head of Socials and Media
Lauren Kay Barbour leads social media and content distribution at 5th Echelon Media, connecting the network’s creators with their audiences.
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Kayla
Media Relations & Strategic Communications
Kayla manages media relations and strategic communications at 5th Echelon Media, building relationships with journalists, outlets, and partners.
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Matt H.
Backend Developer
Matt H. develops the backend infrastructure at 5th Echelon Media, supporting the platform’s data pipelines, API integrations, and databases.
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Johnny J.
Operations
Johnny J. coordinates daily operations at 5th Echelon Media, connecting creative production, technical teams, and internal workflows.
View profile02 / Our structure
Connected.
Not identical.
Our three divisions connect independent publishing, digital production, and business operations. Each has a distinct focus; all contribute to the same network.
03 / Corporate information
A clearer picture.
Understand who stands behind the work. Find company information, brand resources, and the policies that guide our platform.
Our companies
Explore the companies and brands in the 5th Echelon group.
Brand & press
Find brand resources and guidance for using our identity.
Policies & transparency
Read our terms, privacy policy, and content standards.
Corporate enquiries
Contact us about our organization, partnerships, or leadership.
Our commitments
Creator independence. Transparent sponsorship disclosures. Responsible use of data. Clear terms for customers and partners.
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