Quartz names new markets and finance editor

Quartz editor in chief Kevin Delaney sent out the following staff promotion on Wednesday:

I’m happy to announce that Matt Phillips is now Quartz’s markets and finance editor, leading a core team that includes John, Mark, and now Max—and helping coordinate the work of other writers when they cover markets and finance-related topics.

As he’s been doing for the past few months, Matt will act as a player-coach, continuing to write while providing coverage guidance, coordination, and some of the story editing for the group. He’ll also continue to provide coverage suggestions and story ideas to the broader Quartz staff.

Matt’s promotion is a recognition of the exceptional work he’s done since Quartz’s launch, in writing signature pieces such as his economic analysis of Ghostbusters and take on the Japanese life insurance industry. It’s also in recognition of his natural leadership and focus on pursuing what’s most meaningful for serving and expanding Quartz’s readership. If for some reason you’re not following him already, he’s at @matthewphillips

Matt’s expanded role comes at a moment when we’re working on quickly expanding the ranks of our journalists. We’ll increasingly use such editorial groups—and circles made of looser federations of reporters around a given obsession or coverage area—to provide structure as we grow, but allow us to remain nimble and focused on what’s best for our readers.

Please join me in congratulating Matt.