Lindsay Crouse

Lindsay Crouse is a prominent journalist, producer, editor, and writer at The New York Times, where she has worked for over a decade.1 She currently holds a position in the Opinion section of the newspaper, focusing on topics such as gender, ambition, and power.4

Professional Background

Crouse has made significant contributions to The New York Times in various roles:

Producer and Editor:: She co-executive produced Op-Docs, the newspaper's series of short documentaries by independent filmmakers. Under her leadership, the series has garnered numerous accolades, including 4 Emmy awards, 4 Oscar nominations, and 2 Peabody awards.1

Writer:: As a writer for The New York Times Opinion section, Crouse has covered a wide range of topics, with a particular focus on women's sports and athletes.12

Senior Series Producer:: In this role, Crouse curates and produces short opinionated videos and documentaries for The New York Times.5

Notable Achievements

Crouse has made significant impacts in sports journalism and documentary production:

• She produced the Emmy-nominated video series "Equal Play," which led to widespread reform in women's sports.1
• Her 2019 reporting exposed the lack of maternity protections for female professional athletes, resulting in industry-wide changes, including a new policy at Nike.1
• Crouse produced "The Queen of Basketball," which became the first Oscar-winning film for The New York Times.1

Personal Background

Beyond her journalistic career, Crouse is also an accomplished athlete:

• She is a competitive runner with a personal best marathon time of 2::no-wrap[53.1]
• She ran cross country at Harvard during her college years.1

Lindsay Crouse's unique combination of journalistic skills and personal athletic experience has positioned her as a powerful voice in sports journalism, particularly in coverage of women's sports and athletes.3