Adam Kushner

Adam Kushner is a seasoned journalist and editor with extensive experience in various prominent publications. While he previously held the position of Managing Editor / Online at The New Republic, his career has since progressed through several notable roles.4

Career Highlights

The New Republic:: Kushner served as Managing Editor / Online at The New Republic from 2004 to 2006.6

Newsweek:: Following his time at The New Republic, Kushner worked as a Senior Writer and Foreign Editor at Newsweek.47

The Washington Post:: Kushner had a significant tenure at The Washington Post, where he:

• Served as the editor of the Outlook section for seven years5
• Oversaw the criticism by Carlos Lozada that won a Pulitzer Prize1
• Most recently held the position of Education Editor, guiding coverage of primary and secondary schools, as well as colleges and universities36

The New York Times:: As of January 2024, Kushner has been appointed as the deputy editor of The Morning newsletter at The New York Times.1

Education and Background

Kushner is a graduate of Columbia University, having earned his BA in 2003.24 He is originally from New Orleans and maintains a strong connection to his hometown.1

Professional Reputation

Colleagues describe Kushner as a sharp, curious, and collegial editor who excels at:

• Bringing logical clarity to stories
• Sharpening reporters' ideas
• Ranging intelligently across various subjects
• Lifting other people's work1

His expertise in conceptual journalism and experience with idea-driven sections like The Washington Post's Outlook make him well-suited for his new role at The New York Times, where he will focus on recruiting beat reporters to write lead newsletter items for The Morning.1