About Erik Lords

Erik Lords has dedicated his career to public service. 

 

Currently as an entrepreneur, his companies help thousands of professionals find jobs and careers every year. Previously as a national award-winning journalist, his investigative reporting helped keep the public safe, and held public officials accountable.

 

A sought-after public speaker, Erik is a recognized expert on recruitment advertising, e-commerce, and information technology.

 

He is founder and Managing Director of JobAdvertising, academia's leading recruitment advertising firm.

 

JobAdvertising uses proprietary software to advise institutions on the best ways to recruit and hire faculty and administrators. The company is trusted by more than 1,800 institutions worldwide, including Harvard University, Yale University, Johns Hopkins University, HBCUs, and community colleges.

 

During a 14-year journalism career, Erik appeared on national television, and worked as a reporter and editor for some of America's top publications, including The Chronicle of Higher Education. His front page articles about fire safety standards at colleges and universities won a National Award from the Education Writers Association. 

 

Educated at the University of Maryland and Duke University, Erik has founded and acquired some of academia's most-recognized career websites, including PhdJobs.com. Online since 1999, PhdJobs.com is a global leader that leverages technology to help employers recruit and hire Phds.

 

Erik was born and raised in Philadelphia, and remains a loyal fan of all Philly professional sports teams. He currently resides in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and enjoys cycling along the Atlantic Ocean, staying physically fit, playing chess, and spending time with his family and friends.