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Vox hires three for climate coverage

June 28, 2023

Posted by Mariam Ahmed

The following excerpt was sent out from Vox:

Managing editors Natalie Jennings and Nisha Chittal welcome three new hires to Vox: Paige Blankenbuehler as climate editor, Sarah Schweppe as deputy style and standards editor, and Paige Vickers as art director.

 

Paige Blankenbuehler
Paige Blankenbuehler

As climate editor, Blankenbuehler will lead a team of reporters working to cover the climate crisis with an emphasis on adaptation, accountability, and consequences. Blankenbuehler comes to Vox from High Country News, where she is a senior editor overseeing the magazine’s intersectional coverage of the environment, climate change, and Western communities. She also spearheaded collaborations with esteemed outlets such as Capital B News and the Center for Public Integrity. Blankenbuehler’s work has been recognized by several awards, including the National Magazine Awards.

 

 

Sarah Schweppe
Sarah Schweppe

In addition, Sarah Schweppe assumes the role of deputy style and standards editor at Vox, contributing her expertise to elevate the brand’s editorial standards and promote inclusivity in language and image choices. Previously, Schweppe served as a senior copy editor for BuzzFeed News.

 

 

Paige Vickers
Paige Vickers

As art director, Paige Vickers will provide guidance on visuals, curate freelance illustrations, and ensure the creation of visually captivating packages. Prior to joining Vox, Vickers collaborated with Momofuku, Grove Atlantic, the New York Times, NBC News, NPR, Penguin Random House, BuzzFeed News, and the New Yorker, among others.

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