Matt Murray
Executive editor of The Washington Post, responsible for newsroom leadership and overseeing editorial strategy during major restructuring and layoffs.
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Feb 6, 2026 • 50min
Matt Murray on the Washington Post’s Mass Layoffs
Matt Murray, executive editor of The Washington Post who led newsroom strategy during major restructuring, discusses the recent mass layoffs and the scale of newsroom cuts. He explains the shift from a ‘third newsroom’ idea to reinventing the core newsroom. Conversation covers new editorial priorities, data-driven changes, leadership decisions, and how success will be measured going forward.
Oct 18, 2025 • 28min
The Washington Post’s executive editor, Matt Murray, and the premiere issue of the Monocle Design Directory
Matt Murray, the executive editor of The Washington Post, discusses the need for reinvention at the paper, focusing on diversifying coverage and embracing multimedia formats. He shares insights on maintaining print viability while adapting to evolving reader habits. Nic Monisse, editor of Monocle's new Design Directory, talks about its launch, the magazine's fresh visual style, and the intrigue behind its collectible covers. Together, they explore the intersection of journalism and design in today's rapidly changing landscape.
