The Intercept Announces Ben Muessig as Interim Editor-in-Chief
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Acclaimed journalist Ben Muessig joins The Intercept as interim editor-in-chief to lead the newsroom and drive strategic vision.

The Intercept Is proud to announce the appointment of Ben Muessig as interim editor-in-chief, effective April 29. Muessig is an accomplished journalist and editor. He joins The Intercept from the Los Angeles Times, where he served as the assistant managing editor for storytelling, championing innovation and creativity in journalism.

Muessig will oversee all editorial operations and strategy for The Intercept’s hard-hitting reporting team. He will spearhead efforts to expand the publication’s reach and impact through innovative storytelling and audience engagement initiatives.

“Ben is an exceptionally talented editor with a strong vision for the future of digital media,” said Annie Chabel, CEO of The Intercept. “His journalistic integrity, creativity, and track record of editing impactful projects make him uniquely positioned to guide our newsroom during this transition. The Intercept has done incredible reporting on our political system and the war in Gaza, and under Ben’s direction, I’m confident we will continue growing as a force for truth and accountability.”

“I’m honored and excited to work alongside The Intercept’s brilliant journalists,” said Muessig.

“The Intercept has a proud legacy of investigative reporting that shines light on abuses of power and systemic injustice. Now is the moment to bring that fearless and impactful journalism to new and bigger audiences.”
Acclaimed journalist Ben Muessig joins The Intercept as interim editor-in-chief to lead the newsroom and drive strategic vision.
The Intercept Is proud to announce the appointment of Ben Muessig as interim editor-in-chief, effective April 29. Muessig is an accomplished journalist and editor. He joins The Intercept from the Los Angeles Times, where he served as the assistant managing editor for storytelling, championing innovation and creativity in journalism. Muessig will oversee all editorial operations and strategy for The Intercept’s hard-hitting reporting team. He will spearhead efforts to expand the publication’s reach and impact through innovative storytelling and audience engagement initiatives. “Ben is an exceptionally talented editor with a strong vision for the future of digital media,” said Annie Chabel, CEO of The Intercept. “His journalistic integrity, creativity, and track record of editing impactful projects make him uniquely positioned to guide our newsroom during this transition. The Intercept has done incredible reporting on our political system and the war in Gaza, and under Ben’s direction, I’m confident we will continue growing as a force for truth and accountability.” “I’m honored and excited to work alongside The Intercept’s brilliant journalists,” said Muessig. “The Intercept has a proud legacy of investigative reporting that shines light on abuses of power and systemic injustice. Now is the moment to bring that fearless and impactful journalism to new and bigger audiences.”