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Washington Post
01-05-2025
- Business
- Washington Post
Allison Michaels named WP Ventures Director of Business Operations
We are delighted to announce that Allison Michaels has started a new position as Director of Business Operations for WP Ventures. When we envisioned this role, we knew we needed a nimble strategic leader with a track record of collaboration across teams. Allison not only brings those things but also has a deep understanding of The Post's competitive advantage and a specialization in off-platform products, especially podcasts. In fact, more effectively monetizing our podcast portfolio will be a first area of focus for Allison in her new role, continuing to work closely with Renita and a cross-functional team spanning product, business development, and Client Solutions. Since 2022, Allison has served as deputy director of audio where she has been an invaluable partner in helping develop the department's editorial and strategic initiatives. Within her varied portfolio, Allison has led our audio course effort, "Try This," which, within just a few seasons, became our most subscribed-to show after "Post Reports." She worked closely with editors across desks on establishing workflow for author-read "Deep Reads," developed launch plans for all our new shows, and has led our partnership with our product team over the years on audio technology efforts including AI-read articles and the development of our in-app audio player. As many of you know, one of Allison's first forays into audio was at the microphone. She was the host of The Post's former weekly podcast, "Can He Do That?" which launched in 2016. Within its first month, the show crossed a million downloads, becoming a must-listen for the rest of President Trump's first term. Allison came to The Post two years before that and served as a founding member of the Emerging News Products team. Before the 2016 election, she began an assignment as a digital editor for Politics which included leading ambitions projects including the virtual 'museum' examining former president Barack Obama's legacy. Allison's experience before joining The Washington Post included roles at U.S. News & World Report, Washington City Paper and American Journalism Review. Allison lives in Kensington with her husband and two sons. Please join us in congratulating Allison on her new role.
Washington Post
06-03-2025
- Health
- Washington Post
Theresa Tamkins named Editor of Well+Being
We're happy to announce that Theresa Tamkins is joining The Post as editor of Well +Being, our successful personal health coverage desk. Theresa's experience and expertise make her the perfect editor for this high performing team as we explore new opportunities to grow this important coverage area in WP Ventures. Theresa has more than 20 years of experience as a reporter, writer, editor and director of editorial teams covering health and science. Formerly the health editor at BuzzFeed News and editor-in-chief of Time Inc's Theresa is a specialist in wellness, nutrition, fitness, mental health, and chronic conditions. She has written for CNN, The Lancet, NBC News, WebMD, The Scientist, SELF Magazine, Healthday, and Reuters Health, among others. Most recently, she was director of health conditions at SELF. Before becoming a journalist, Theresa was a research scientist in immunology. She has a masters in journalism in the Science, Health & Environmental Reporting (SHERP) Program at New York University and a bachelor of science in biology from the Rochester Institute of Technology. Theresa is thrilled to join The Post and will move to Washington, DC from New York in the coming weeks. Please welcome her. Her first day is March 31.
Washington Post
14-02-2025
- Business
- Washington Post
'Post Next 50' Debuts, Highlighting People Shaping Society in 2025
'Post Next 50,' a project profiling 50 individuals set to shape society in 2025 and beyond, launched this week. Produced by The Washington Post's Special Initiatives & Partnerships (SIP) team, it featured multiple feature formats, dynamic off-platform storytelling, and a bespoke print product. The initiative highlighted a wide range of honorees, each carefully evaluated by reporters and editors with subject-matter expertise to confirm their potential to drive meaningful change. 'Our focus was on looking forward, not honoring past achievements,' said Evan Bretos, Senior Director of Special Newsroom Initiatives and Partnerships. 'Post Next 50 shines a spotlight on individuals whose work will shape the future, offering fresh perspectives on important issues.' This initiative reinforced The Post's commitment to expanding its reach and engaging audiences across multiple platforms. 'Post Next 50' also marked the first initiative under WP Ventures, showcasing how newsroom-wide collaboration can drive impact. 50 profiles of those expected to make an impact this year on an interactive landing page with moving portraits 'Post Next 50' featured multiple multimedia experiences, including two episodes of our flagship Post Reports podcast, a dedicated print magazine edition, and eight social-first videos. The package also included a methodology video explaining the selection process. To commemorate the inaugural list, The Post hosted an intimate gathering to recognize the honorees, with Post Executive Editor Matt Murray, Chief Advertising Officer Johanna Mayer-Jones, editor of WP Ventures Krissah Thompson, WP Ventures General Manager Samantha Hening, and Senior Director, Special Initiatives & Partnerships Evan Bretos.
