Adam B. Ellick
About Adam B. Ellick
Adam B. Ellick serves as the Executive Director of Opinion Video and Op-Docs at The New York Times, a position he has held since 2018. He has a distinguished career in journalism, including awards for his documentary work and significant contributions to international reporting.
Current Role at The New York Times
Adam B. Ellick serves as the Executive Director of Opinion Video and Op-Docs at The New York Times, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he leads the Opinion Video team, which has achieved significant recognition, including winning two Peabody Awards and receiving multiple Emmy and Oscar nominations. Under his leadership, the team has won seven news and documentary Emmy Awards since 2021.
Previous Experience at The New York Times
Before his current role, Adam B. Ellick held several positions at The New York Times. He worked as a Senior International Video Correspondent and Reporter from 2005 to 2015, covering regions such as Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Europe. He also served as Editorial Director and Deputy Editor from 2015 to 2017, and co-authored the Innovation Report during a nine-month tenure in 2013-2014.
Awards and Recognitions
Adam B. Ellick has received numerous accolades for his work in journalism. He won an Emmy Award for the documentary 'The Forger,' which tells the story of a Frenchman who saved lives during violence. He also produced a Pulitzer Prize-winning film in 2015 about an Afghan woman who was burned to death. Additionally, he has won three Overseas Press Club Awards for his coverage of significant events, including the Arab Spring and the Paris Attacks.
Education and Expertise
Adam B. Ellick holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Harvard Kennedy School, where he studied International Relations and Affairs. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Journalism from Ithaca College. His educational background supports his extensive career in journalism and documentary filmmaking.
Notable Projects and Contributions
Throughout his career, Adam B. Ellick has directed and produced impactful documentaries. He was the first journalist to highlight Malala Yousafzai's story in the 2009 film 'Malala's Story.' He also directed the NYT Opinion feature documentary 'Operation InfeKtion,' which received two Emmy nominations and was sold to BBC World, airing in 200 countries. Additionally, he served as Executive Producer for 'The Queen of Basketball,' which won the Oscar for Best Short Documentary in 2022.