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Founding Editors
Glenn Greenwald
Co-founding Editor
Glenn Greenwald is a journalist, constitutional lawyer, and author of four New York Times best-selling books on politics and law. ⟶
Jeremy Scahill
Co-founding Editor
Jeremy Scahill is an investigative reporter and war correspondent. ⟶
Staff
Matthew Cole
National Security Reporter
Matthew Cole is an investigative journalist covering national security and U.S. involvement in foreign conflicts. ⟶
Cora Currier
Reporter
Cora Currier is a journalist with a focus on national security, foreign affairs, and human rights. ⟶
Rubina Madan Fillion
Digital Engagement Editor
Rubina Madan Fillion is a New York-based editor focused on social media and audience development. ⟶
Beau Friedlander
Director of Communications
Beau Friedlander is a New York City-based writer and communications professional with a focus on progressive media. ⟶
Dan Froomkin
Washington Editor
Dan Froomkin is a reporter, columnist, and editor with a focus on coverage of U.S. politics and media. ⟶
Ryan Gallagher
Reporter
Ryan Gallagher is a UK-based investigative journalist whose work is focused on government surveillance, technology, and civil liberties. ⟶
Roger Hodge
National Editor
Roger D. Hodge is a Brooklyn-based editor and writer with a strong interest in political corruption, environmental politics and civil liberties. ⟶
Peter Maass
Senior Editor
Peter Maass has written about war, media, and national security for a variety of outlets. ⟶
Robert Mackey
Senior Writer
Robert Mackey is a reporter and columnist focused on mining social networks for evidence of news events. ⟶
Morgan Marquis-Boire
Director of Security/Contributing Writer
Morgan Marquis-Boire is First Look Media's director of security and a regular contributor to The Intercept. ⟶
Jenna McLaughlin
Reporter/Blogger
Jenna McLaughlin is a reporter and blogger covering surveillance and national security. ⟶
Sheelagh McNeill
Research Editor
Sheelagh McNeill is a journalist and research editor based in New York City. ⟶
AJ Schnack
Field of Vision Co-Creator
AJ Schnack is a nonfiction filmmaker and writer based in Los Angeles. ⟶
Liliana Segura
Senior Writer/Editor
Liliana Segura is a journalist and editor with a longtime focus on the failings and excesses of the U.S. criminal justice system. ⟶
Jordan Smith
Reporter
Jordan Smith is an award-winning investigative journalist based in Austin, Texas. ⟶
Alice Speri
Multimedia Reporter
Alice Speri is a multimedia journalist with an interest in justice, civil rights, and the struggle for equality. ⟶
Sharon Weinberger
National Security Editor
Sharon Weinberger is a national security reporter with a focus on science and technology issues. ⟶
Margot Williams
Research Editor for Investigations
Margot Williams is a journalist and research editor who was part of two Pulitzer Prize-winning teams at The Washington Post. ⟶
About First Look Media
The Intercept is a publication of First Look Media. Launched in 2013 by eBay founder and philanthropist Pierre Omidyar, First Look Media is a multi-platform media company devoted to supporting independent voices, from fearless investigative journalism and documentary filmmaking to arts, culture, media and entertainment. First Look Media produces and distributes content in a wide range of forms including feature films, short-form video, podcasts, interactive media and long-form journalism, for its own digital properties and with partners.