Edmund Lee

Edmund Lee is an experienced journalist and editor currently working at The New York Times. Here are key details about his background and current role:

Current Position

Edmund Lee is an Assistant Editor on The New York Times' trust team.24 In this role, he focuses on:

• Finding ways to better explain The Times' journalism and processes to readers
• Addressing the gap in trust between readers and the media
• Developing initiatives to increase transparency and build audience trust

Career History

Lee has had an extensive career in journalism spanning nearly 30 years2:

• Joined The New York Times as a media reporter in 20185
• Moved to his current role on the trust team in September 20215
• Previously worked as:
  • Managing Editor at Recode (2014-2018)
  • Media Reporter at Bloomberg News (2011-2014)
  • Reporter at Advertising Age (2010-2011)
  • Features Editor at Women's Wear Daily and W Magazine (2003-2006)
  • Managing Editor at Community Connect Inc. (2000-2003)
  • Contributing Editor at Village Voice Media (1994-1999)

Education

• Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from New York University (1990-1994)5
• Attended St. Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire (1986-1990)5

Notable Work

As part of the trust team, Lee has been involved in several initiatives to boost reader trust, including:

• Enhancing reporter bios and bylines to provide more context about journalists' expertise and backgrounds3
• Adding a "journalistic ethics" section to author pages to explain reporting practices and ethical guidelines4
• Redesigning datelines to more clearly communicate where reporters are located3

Lee's work focuses on addressing modern challenges in journalism, particularly the decline in trust in news media and the impact of digital transformation on the industry.12