A.J. Daulerio is an American journalist and editor known for his work in online media, particularly during his tenure at Gawker Media. He gained prominence as the editor-in-chief of Deadspin, a Gawker-owned sports blog, where he oversaw controversial and irreverent content that defined the site's edgy style. Daulerio's career highlights include his contributions to investigative and satirical journalism, but he became most infamous for his role in the 2016 Hulk Hogan sex tape scandal, where he edited and approved the publication of a story featuring explicit footage of the wrestler, leading to a landmark privacy lawsuit that ultimately contributed to Gawker's bankruptcy.

Post-Gawker, Daulerio has continued writing, focusing on personal essays about addiction recovery and media ethics. He has been open about his struggles with alcoholism, detailing his path to sobriety in various publications. His work often critiques the excesses of digital journalism and the personal toll of high-stakes reporting. Daulerio remains a polarizing figure in media circles, praised for his boldness by some and criticized for ethical lapses by others, particularly in the context of the Hogan case where he was personally implicated.