Sia Michel

Sia Michel (born May 17, 1967 in Erie, Pennsylvania[1]) is editor [2] of the Arts & Leisure section at The New York Times. Before her promotion to editor in 2013, she was deputy Arts & Leisure editor and pop music editor for the "Times", which she had joined in 2007. Michel obtained her degree from the University of Pennsylvania.[3]

Michel became editor-in-chief of Spin in February 2002 after working at the magazine for five years. She held this position until February 2006 when the magazine was bought out by new owners. She was the first woman to edit a large-circulation American rock magazine. She has won several awards for reporting and feature writing.[3]

Career

Michel began her career as a reporter and music editor with SF Weekly.

References

  1. ↑ Drake, Rossiter. "So What Do You Do, Sia Michel?" mediabistro.com, 20 May 2003. Accessed 08 May 2007.
  2. ↑ Romenesko. "Danielle Mattoon Names New York Times Culture Editor; Sia Michel Promoted To Arts & Leisure Editor" jimromenesko.com, 08 March 2013. Accessed 08 March 2013.
  3. 1 2 Sifton, Sam. "Sia Michel, Top Pick Chick Once More". Gawker. Retrieved 24 March 2013.

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