New York magazine hires five new staffers
New York editor-in-chief David Haskell announced today that Erik Maza is joining the magazine’s staff as editor-at-large; Rachel Corbett, David Freedlander, and Rebecca Jennings as features writers; and Ben Terris as Washington correspondent. Their work will span politics, the arts, fashion, internet culture, and more as the magazine staffs itself to cover a pivotal era in American life. “I’m thrilled to have these talented features writers […]
New York Mag hires Bassett to cover the 2024 election
Laura Bassett will now cover the 2024 election for the New York Magazine and The Cut. She wrote on X/Twitter: “Excited to get back to writing! My DMs are open for tips.” Previously, Bassett served as editor-in-chief of Jezebel, from where she resigned in August, citing “tensions at the workplace” before the website shuttered. At […]
New York Magazine promotes two
The New York Magazine has tapped Genevieve Smith to serve as executive editor and Gazelle Emami to serve as editorial director. Smith has been with the magazine for 11 years, joining in December 2012 as senior editor. Later on, she was upped to editor-at-large and then features director. Before joining the New York Magazine, […]
Paper hires Nguyen as fashion editor
Andrew Nguyen has joined Paper Magazine as a fashion editor. Previously, Nguyen was at New York Magazine, where he worked as an editorial assistant and fashion news writer for The Cut. He also freelanced. Nguyen has a BBA from Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia.
10 Magazine names Fung EIC
Dora Fung has joined 10 Magazine in New York as its editor in chief. Previously, she held the post of interim fashion director of The Cut at New York Magazine. Fung was a market director at Yahoo.com, where she oversaw all fashion content from main fashion to celebrity shoots and market stories. She also served […]
Strategist acting senior editor Mokoena goes freelance
Tshepo Mokoena, acting senior editor at New York Magazine’s The Strategist, has left to go freelance. Mokoena writes about lifestyle, pop culture, relationships, fashion and also does culture profiles. Previously, she worked at Vice Media for more than five years, holding various roles. They included weekend editor, editor for Noisey UK, editorial director for Vice.com […]
DeLessio to depart NY Magazine after 18 years
Joe DeLessio, senior social media editor at New York Magazine, will leave after 18 years. His tweet reads: “I’m leaving @NYMag next week to become the director of communications and engagement at my alma mater, @RegisHighSchool.” DeLessio joined as an intern. He has held various posts, including online producer, online assistant editor, online sports editor, […]
Brown joins New York magazine as features writer
New York magazine has welcomed back Lane Brown as a features writer, writing across a range of topics, including a monthly column for Vulture. Previously, Brown worked at the magazine from January 2012 to May 2019 as a culture editor. He has also worked as a senior editor, launching and editing Vulture at New York […]
New York Magazine promotes Aldhahi to managing editor
Mariam Aldhahi will take on the role of managing editor at New York Magazine. She begins May 31. Previously, Aldhahi held the post of director of editorial operations. Before that, she served as managing editor of Curbed. She also worked as a design editor and managing editor at Huge in Brooklyn and previously as a […]
NY Mag’s Intelligencer promotes Spaeth to features editor
New York Magazine’s Intelligencer has tapped Ryu Spaeth as features editor across the magazine. Previously, he served as deputy editor. Spaeth joined in 2021, editing political coverage and also launched the popular Intelligencer Profile. Before that, he was at The New Republic, where he had worked for over 5 years as deputy editor and then […]
