Julia Angwin

Editor-in-Chief at The Markup

Julia Angwin is an award-winning investigative journalist and the founder of The Markup, a nonprofit newsroom focused on investigating the impacts of technology on society.3 Here are some key details about her career and accomplishments:

Professional Background

Journalism Career:: Julia Angwin has had an extensive career in journalism spanning several prominent publications:

She was a senior reporter at ProPublica from 2014 to 2018.3
Prior to that, she worked as a reporter at The Wall Street Journal from 2000 to 2013.3
She began her journalism career as an intern at The Washington Post and also worked at the San Francisco Chronicle.2

Founding The Markup:: In 2018, Angwin founded The Markup, serving as its editor-in-chief.3 However, her tenure there has been marked by some controversy:

In April 2019, she was ousted as editor-in-chief, prompting resignations from several staff members.1
By August 2019, she was reinstated to her position at The Markup.5
As of February 2023, Angwin announced her departure from The Markup to pursue other projects.2 4

Achievements and Recognition

Awards::

Her team at ProPublica was a Finalist for a Pulitzer Prize in Explanatory Reporting in 2017.3
At The Wall Street Journal, her team was a Finalist for a Pulitzer Prize in Explanatory Reporting in 2011.3
She was part of a team at The Wall Street Journal that won the Pulitzer Prize in Explanatory Reporting in 2003.2

Publications:: Angwin is also an author, having written:

"Dragnet Nation: A Quest for Privacy, Security and Freedom in a World of Relentless Surveillance" (2014)
"Stealing MySpace: The Battle to Control the Most Popular Website in America" (2009)3

Education and Current Roles

She holds a B.A. in mathematics from the University of Chicago and an M.B.A. from Columbia University.2 3
As of 2024, she is the founder of Proof News, a nonprofit journalism studio.3
She is also a contributing Opinion writer for The New York Times and a Walter Shorenstein Media and Democracy Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School's Shorenstein Center.3

Julia Angwin's career demonstrates her commitment to investigative journalism, particularly in the realm of technology and its societal impacts.