Speaker Bio
James Bennet became editorial page editor of The New York Times in charge of the Opinion department in May 2016. He oversees the editorial board and the Letters and Op-Ed sections.
Prior to this, he was president and editor in chief of The Atlantic. Under Mr. Bennet, who was named editor in 2006, The Atlantic substantially increased its editorial reach and impact while returning to profitability for the first time in recent history. He was named Editor of the Year by Ad Age in 2009 and subsequently by Adweek in 2012. The Atlantic received four National Magazine Awards during his tenure, including Magazine of the Year and best website, for TheAtlantic.com.
Before joining The Atlantic, Mr. Bennet worked for The Times for 15 years in a number of roles, including Detroit bureau chief, White House correspondent and Jerusalem bureau chief. He also served as a staff writer for The New York Times Magazine. Before joining the Times, Mr. Bennet was an editor with Washington Monthly.
He and his wife have two sons.
Prior to this, he was president and editor in chief of The Atlantic. Under Mr. Bennet, who was named editor in 2006, The Atlantic substantially increased its editorial reach and impact while returning to profitability for the first time in recent history. He was named Editor of the Year by Ad Age in 2009 and subsequently by Adweek in 2012. The Atlantic received four National Magazine Awards during his tenure, including Magazine of the Year and best website, for TheAtlantic.com.
Before joining The Atlantic, Mr. Bennet worked for The Times for 15 years in a number of roles, including Detroit bureau chief, White House correspondent and Jerusalem bureau chief. He also served as a staff writer for The New York Times Magazine. Before joining the Times, Mr. Bennet was an editor with Washington Monthly.
He and his wife have two sons.
Full Name
James Bennet
