Teddy Schleifer
About Teddy Schleifer
Teddy Schleifer is a reporter with a background in politics and American studies, currently working at The New York Times. He has previously held positions at various media outlets, including Puck, CNN Politics, and Recode, and has a particular focus on philanthropy, capitalism, and the 2024 presidential election.
Work at The New York Times
Teddy Schleifer currently serves as a Reporter at The New York Times, a position he has held since 2024. He is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Prior to this role, he was a David E. Rosenbaum Reporting Fellow at the same publication from 2014 to 2015. During his fellowship, he contributed to various political reporting projects in Washington, DC.
Education and Expertise
Teddy Schleifer studied at Princeton University, where he earned an A.B. in Politics and American Studies from 2010 to 2014. He also studied at the University of Oxford, Hertford College, focusing on Politics for 11 months in 2013. Additionally, he attended Phillips Exeter Academy from 2008 to 2010. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in political reporting and analysis.
Background
Before joining The New York Times, Teddy Schleifer worked in various reporting roles. He was a Political Reporter at the Houston Chronicle from 2014 to 2015 and later at CNN Politics from 2015 to 2017. He also served as a Senior Reporter at Recode, focusing on Money and Influence, from 2017 to 2021. Most recently, he was a Founding Partner at Puck from 2021 to 2024.
Achievements
Teddy Schleifer has been involved in significant reporting projects throughout his career. He was one of the first ten employees to help launch the media company Puck, contributing to its establishment as a notable platform. He has a long-standing interest in the Sam Bankman-Fried saga and writes about the intersection of philanthropy and capitalism, as well as the influence of family offices in the financial landscape.
Current Reporting Focus
Currently, Teddy Schleifer is actively writing about the 2024 presidential election. His reporting examines various aspects of the election, including the political dynamics and implications for the future.