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    Matt Thompson

    Experienced editor and director in the journalism industry.

    Matt Thompson is a sophomore at the University of Virginia studying Systems Engineering under a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) program. Prior to this, he completed his high school education at Wissahickon High School.

    Currently, Matt holds the position of Crash Course Director at Forge, displaying his leadership skills and commitment to education. His previous experiences include roles as IT Tech Support and Marketing Coordinator at Common House, as well as being a Fellow at the Launch: High School Entrepreneurship Program and Catapult Ideas.

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    Experience

    Editor, Headway at The New York Times (March 2021 - Present)
    - Director at The Texas Tribune (2019 - Present) - Editor In Chief at Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting (March 2019 - March 2021) - Contributing Editor at The Atlantic (2019 - 2020) - Executive Editor at The Atlantic (July 2017 - February 2019) - Deputy Editor at The Atlantic (January 2015 - July 2017) - Director at Center for Public Integrity (2011 - 2019) - Director of Vertical Initiatives (and Mischief) at NPR (April 2012 - December 2014) - Editorial Product Manager, Project Argo at NPR (February 2010 - March 2012) - Adjunct Professor at American University (May 2013 - August 2014) - Online Community Manager at John S. and James L. Knight Foundation (June 2009 - June 2010) - Donald W. Reynolds Fellow at Reynolds Journalism Institute (September 2008 - May 2009) - Deputy Editor / Interactive Media at Minneapolis Star Tribune (August 2005 - August 2008) - Online Reporter / Producer at The Fresno Bee (August 2004 - August 2005) - Naughton Fellow for Online Reporting and Writing at The Poynter Institute (June 2003 - August 2004)

    Education

    AB from Harvard University (1998 - 2002)

    Location

    New York, New York, United States