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The Atlantic Names Four Writers and Editors to Newsroom Roles
The Atlantic announced staff writer appointments for Marc Novicoff and Nancy Walecki, a senior editor hire for Michael Zelenko, and a contributing writer role for James Kirchick. The moves follow internal promotions and external recruitment.
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The Atlantic announced four personnel changes in its newsroom on July 15. Marc Novicoff and Nancy Walecki were named staff writers after serving as editors at the publication. Novicoff joined in 2024 as an assistant editor and has covered topics including prediction markets, birth rates, and local education budgets.
Nancy Walecki has written about personal and cultural subjects, including a feature on her father's music store and reporting on the Los Angeles fires. She has also examined how Americans adjust daily routines around technology and family life.
Zelenko was hired as a senior editor after serving as executive editor at Rest of World. His prior roles include executive editor at Medium's OneZero and senior features editor at The Verge. Zelenko has directed coverage of technology, artificial intelligence, electric vehicles, and international technology supply chains.
Kirchick was appointed contributing writer.
He has contributed to the magazine as a freelancer since 2008 and has written about American and European politics as well as historical topics. Kirchick recently conducted one of the final interviews with former Representative Barney Frank. The Atlantic said the appointments support expanded coverage of technology and politics.
