Dean E. Murphy

Dean E. Murphy is an accomplished journalist with a distinguished career spanning over three decades. He currently serves as the Associate Managing Editor for Investigations at The New York Times.12

Career Highlights

Murphy's journalistic journey has taken him across three continents, where he has covered a wide range of assignments:

• War Correspondent: Reported from Europe and Africa
• Political Reporter: Covered politics in California and New York
• Editor: Oversaw business news, national news, and investigations
• Author: Wrote a book about the September 11, 2001 terror attacks

Current Role

As the Associate Managing Editor for Investigations, Murphy co-manages a team of investigative journalists who tackle complex subjects, including:

• Government corruption
• Corporate malfeasance
• Regulatory rollbacks by the Trump administration
• Activities of the Trump Organization

Previous Positions at The New York Times

Murphy has held several key positions at The New York Times, including:

• Business Editor (2013-2017)
• Deputy Business Editor (2010-2012)
• Deputy National Editor (2005-2010)
• San Francisco Bureau Chief (2002-2005)

International Experience

Before joining The New York Times, Murphy worked for the Los Angeles Times in various international roles:

• Johannesburg Bureau Chief (1997-2000)
• Warsaw Bureau Chief (1994-1997)
• Acting Bonn Bureau Chief (1993)

Education

Murphy holds two degrees:

• Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Northwestern University
• Master of Arts from Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)

Throughout his career, Dean E. Murphy has contributed to journalism that has been awarded six Pulitzer Prizes, cementing his status as a respected figure in the field of investigative journalism.1