The First Ever

As some newsroom roles go the way of the dinosaurs, brand-new jobs are being born. An occasional series of Q&As with people who are the first to hold their title in their newsroom.

Sarah ScireFebruary 1, 2023

Meet the first-ever accessibility engineer at The Washington Post

“It is definitely stressful to be the first in this new role. I feel deep down like I need to justify its creation with every step that I take.”

Sarah ScireFebruary 27, 2023

Meet the first-ever artificial intelligence editor at the Financial Times

“I want to make AI more understandable and accessible to our readers, so it doesn’t feel like magic but merely a tool that they can wield.”

Hanaa' TameezMay 17, 2023

Meet the first-ever editor for Latino audiences at NPR

“The weight of coverage shouldn’t have to fall on the shoulders of a select few, but rather on the organization as a whole. I am here to make sure of that.”