Marc Lacey

6 days ago | editorandpublisher.com | Joe Kahn |Marc Lacey |Carolyn Ryan

Our deep reporting, expert storytelling and high standards find a wide and appreciative audience even in the most polarized political moments. Yet it’s also clear that we can reach more people, build greater trust and combat misinformation when we are clear and transparent about the range, rigor and intent of our reporting and the people who produce it. Simply put: In today’s environment, we often need to take a more active role in showing and explaining how and why we do our work.

2 weeks ago | editorandpublisher.com | Joe Kahn |Marc Lacey |Carolyn Ryan

Climate change is a major issue of our time, especially now as the planet approaches temperature levels that scientists consider the point of no return, and people around the world are confronting extreme weather and intensifying risks. The editor overseeing our coverage needs to deeply understand policy, be nimble and collaborative to work with desks across the newsroom and see the possibilities for storytelling with multiple formats.

2 months ago | editorandpublisher.com | Marc Lacey |Jia Lynn Yang

We are thrilled to announce we are expanding our footprint in California and building out our Los Angeles operation into a key hub of journalism across desks. This moment marks an exciting new chapter in the story of The New York Times in California, where we have some of our most engaged readers. We are aiming for more ambitious and comprehensive coverage of this state, which couldn’t be more central to the story of this country and where it is headed.

Jan 16, 2025 | editorandpublisher.com | Joe Kahn |Marc Lacey |Carolyn Ryan

Anyone who’s worked with Jim Yardley knows the impact he’s had on our biggest reporting targets. During his many years overseas, and more recently as a rising member of our newsroom leadership team, Jim has produced, championed, coached and edited great enterprise, and formed strong partnerships with teams around the newsroom who bring it to life. We’re excited to announce that we’re promoting Jim to the masthead as assistant managing editor, overseeing enterprise and investigations.

Nov 21, 2024 | editorandpublisher.com | Joe Kahn |Marc Lacey

A January 2010 front page analysis of Barack Obama’s State of the Union address noted that the president ended his address with a plaintive appeal to transcend partisanship. The Times reporter succinctly summed up the urgent challenge: “Is it possible to embrace complexity in a political and media culture that demands simple themes and promotes conflict?”Looking back nearly 15 years later, that writer demonstrated a remarkable ability to see around corners — perhaps far beyond.