Devon Taylor

Devon Taylor is a Senior Editor at The New York Times, specifically working on "The Daily" podcast. She joined the Times in March 2023, bringing with her a wealth of experience in audio journalism and storytelling.12

Career Highlights

Previous Experience::

• Supervising Editor at Gimlet Media (June 2019 - March 2023)
• Editor at Gimlet Media (March 2017 - June 2019)
• Audio Journalism Instructor at the Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University (June 2016 - June 2017)
• Independent Writer and Editor (May 2013 - March 2017)

Notable Projects:: At Gimlet Media, Devon developed and edited several popular podcasts, including "Stolen," "Crime Show," "Motherhood Sessions," and "Without Fail".1 Her work on "Stolen: Surviving St. Michael's" was particularly impactful, investigating abuses at a residential school in Canada.1

Awards and Recognition

Devon's work has garnered numerous prestigious awards:

• Pulitzer Prize (2023)
• Peabody Award (2023)
• Alfred I. duPont-Columbia Award (2023)
• IDA Documentary Award (2022)
• Ellie Award (2023)

These accolades were primarily for her role as series editor on "Stolen: Surviving St. Michael's".1

Education

Devon has a diverse educational background:

• Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Nonfiction from The University of Memphis
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Creative Writing from Susquehanna University
• Doctor of Law (JD) from Rutgers Law School1

Her unique combination of legal training and creative writing expertise has likely contributed to her success in investigative audio journalism and storytelling.