Matt Thompson

Matt Thompson is the Editor of NYT's Headway with a vast experience in media and journalism, having worked at prestigious organizations such as Reveal, The Atlantic, and NPR. He is known for launching NPR's Code Switch and his involvement with Spark Camp.

Matt holds an AB degree from Harvard University and has held various key positions in the journalism field, including Editor In Chief at Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting and contributing editor roles at The Atlantic.

His career highlights include director roles at the Center for Public Integrity, as well as executive and deputy editor positions at The Atlantic. Matt has also served as an adjunct professor at American University and held significant roles at NPR, such as Director of Vertical Initiatives, Editorial Product Manager for Project Argo, and Interim Online Community Manager at the Knight Foundation.

Additionally, he has experience as a Reynolds Fellow at the Reynolds Journalism Institute, Deputy Editor at the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Online Reporter/Producer at The Fresno Bee, and Naughton Fellow for Online Reporting and Writing at The Poynter Institute.

Matt Thompson's career trajectory showcases a rich tapestry of experiences in journalism, editorial management, educational roles, and online media initiatives, making him a notable figure in the industry.