Sarah Wildman
About Sarah Wildman
Sarah Wildman is an Op/Ed Page Staff Editor at The New York Times and the co-creator, producer, and host of the First Person Podcast. She has held various editorial roles, including positions at Vox Media, Foreign Policy, and The New Republic Magazine, and has received multiple fellowships and grants for her journalistic work.
Work at The New York Times
Sarah Wildman has been serving as the Op/Ed page staff editor at The New York Times since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the editorial content of the opinion section, contributing to the paper's influential commentary on current events and social issues. Her position allows her to shape discussions and highlight diverse perspectives through the publication's platform.
Podcast Production and Hosting
Wildman co-created, produced, and hosted the First Person Podcast, which focuses on personal narratives and storytelling. Her experience in podcasting includes a previous role as a podcast producer and host at Foreign Policy, where she worked for five months in 2020. This background in audio storytelling enhances her editorial work and engagement with audiences.
Education and Expertise
Wildman studied History at Wesleyan University, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree. She also attended Millburn High School. Her educational background is complemented by various fellowships, including the Dart Center Ochberg fellowship at the Columbia School of Journalism and the Barach nonfiction fellowship at Wesleyan University’s writing workshop.
Previous Experience in Media
Prior to her current role, Wildman held several editorial positions. She worked at Vox Media, Inc. as the Global Identities and Borders editor for 11 months in 2017. She also served as an assistant editor at The New Republic Magazine from 1999 to 2003. Additionally, she was an editor at NBC News for six months in 2020 and has contributed to various publications, including Slate, the Forward, and the Washington Post.
Awards and Fellowships
Wildman has received multiple grants and fellowships throughout her career. She was awarded two grants from the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting for her work in Jerusalem and Paris. She also received the German Marshall Fund’s Peter R. Weitz Prize in 2010 for excellence in European coverage and a Pew Fellowship in International Journalism in Paris. Her accomplishments reflect her commitment to impactful journalism.