Anita Badejo
About Anita Badejo
Anita Badejo is a Senior Development Editor at Serial Productions, part of The New York Times, where she has worked since 2023. She has a diverse background in journalism and storytelling, having held various editorial roles at BuzzFeed, Pop-Up Magazine, and Hearst Magazines.
Work at The New York Times
Anita Badejo has been serving as the Senior Development Editor at Serial Productions, a division of The New York Times, since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for scouting new series and contributing to the development of projects, including notable works like 'The Trojan Horse Affair' and 'Nice White Parents'. Prior to her current position, she held various editorial roles at The New York Times, including Supervising Editor for 'The Daily' from 2022 to 2023 and Senior Editor for 'The Daily' from 2021 to 2022, both based in London, England.
Education and Expertise
Anita Badejo earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations from Brown University, where she studied from 2008 to 2012. During her time at Brown, she participated in various roles, including Head Writing Fellow and Staff Writer for the Brown Daily Herald. Her educational background has equipped her with strong analytical and storytelling skills, which she applies in her current role in developing narrative podcasts and deeply reported stories.
Background
Anita Badejo began her career in journalism with various internships and roles at notable publications. She worked as an Integrated Marketing Intern at Hearst Magazines' ELLE in 2011 and later as an Editorial Assistant at BuzzFeed in 2014. Her work experience spans multiple roles at BuzzFeed, including Associate Features Editor and Assistant Features Editor, where she contributed to significant investigative pieces that led to policy changes at historically black colleges.
Achievements
Anita Badejo has been recognized for her contributions to journalism, particularly in audio storytelling. She was part of the team at The New York Times that won major journalism awards for audio projects. Additionally, she played a key role in leading Pop-Up Magazine through a transition from live to digital storytelling during the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in the company's first-ever online show. Her investigative work at BuzzFeed News also had a tangible impact, prompting policy changes at two historically black colleges.
Professional Experience at Pop-Up Magazine Productions
Anita Badejo worked at Pop-Up Magazine Productions from 2016 to 2020, where she held positions including Senior Story Producer & Co-Host and Executive Editor & Co-host. During her tenure, she traveled across North America, staging shows at prestigious venues such as Lincoln Center and the Brooklyn Academy of Music. She also collaborated with Pop-Up Magazine's Brand Studio to present advertisements for major brands, showcasing her versatility in both editorial and marketing roles.