Noam Scheiber

Noam Scheiber is a prominent reporter for The New York Times, specializing in labor and workplace issues. Based in Chicago, he has been with the Times since 2014, focusing on topics related to workers and the evolving landscape of labor relations. Prior to joining The New York Times, Scheiber spent nearly 15 years at The New Republic, where he served as a senior editor and covered economic policies and labor topics extensively.12

Scheiber is well-educated, holding a bachelor's degree in mathematics and economics from Tulane University, as well as a master's degree in economics from Oxford University, where he was a Rhodes Scholar. He is also a Truman Scholar.2 His notable work includes the book The Escape Artists: How Obama's Team Fumbled the Recovery, which examines the economic strategies of the Obama administration through over 250 interviews.23

In addition to his reporting, Scheiber has contributed to various other media outlets, including The Washington Post, CNN, and NPR. His work has earned him recognition, including the 2018 Gerald Loeb Award for Beat Reporting for his coverage of labor issues.23