Karen Workman
About Karen Workman
Karen Workman serves as the Deputy Editor for News, Planning & Live on the Politics Desk at The New York Times, where she has worked since 2021. With a background that includes various editorial roles at The New York Times and Digital First Media, she specializes in coordinating coverage during breaking news events and overseeing live reporting during significant political occurrences.
Current Role at The New York Times
Karen Workman serves as the Deputy Editor for News, Planning & Live on the Politics Desk at The New York Times. In this role, she leads the coordination of coverage and editing during breaking news events. Workman oversees live coverage and acts as the strategic planner and operations chief on the Politics Desk. She is responsible for planning and executing live stories during significant events, such as election nights, and collaborates with other desks to ensure high-quality political coverage.
Previous Experience at The New York Times
Before her current position, Karen Workman held several roles at The New York Times. She worked as an Assistant News Editor on the News Desk from 2016 to 2018, followed by a position as Deputy Editor on the News Desk from 2018 to 2021. Additionally, she served as a Senior Staff Editor on the News Desk from 2015 to 2016 and as a Social Media Staff Editor from 2014 to 2015. Her experience at The New York Times spans over six years, contributing to various aspects of news editing and coverage.
Experience at Digital First Media
Karen Workman has also worked at Digital First Media, where she held multiple roles. She served as the Deputy Breaking News Editor from 2013 to 2014 and was a Breaking News Producer for nine months in 2013. Additionally, she was a member of the curation team from 2012 to 2013. These positions allowed her to develop skills in breaking news coverage and editorial coordination.
Education and Qualifications
Karen Workman studied at Oakland University, where she majored in Journalism. She earned her Bachelor's Degree from the College of Arts & Science, completing her studies from 2005 to 2007. This educational background provided her with a solid foundation in journalism, which she has applied throughout her career in various editorial roles.
Workplace Culture and Team Leadership
In her current role, Karen Workman is involved in recruitment and plays a significant role in setting the tone for the workplace culture on the Politics Desk. Her leadership extends to overseeing team dynamics and ensuring a collaborative environment that fosters excellence in political journalism.