Born (1976) and raised in Stuttgart, Germany, Jörg Rohleder started writing at the early age of 17. During his years as a student of political science, history and literature in London and Tübingen he cultivated his skills as a writer at various publications, focusing on Zeitgeist related topics and contemporary culture.

He joined Focus Magazin after working as a correspondant for Springer Foreign News Service in London and New York in 2000. After several years at one of Germanys leading newsmagazines he got asked to write for Vanity Fair, where he is focusing on digital culture and current affairs, reporting from around the globe.