home news editor @theipaper, previously @washingtonpost @businessinsider
London, England
Joined November 2012
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Alexandra Ma retweeted
Working for WaPo’s Middle East team was an honour. But I made the heartwrenching decision to leave the paper last month.
I’m still in Lebanon and open for new opportunities. If your newsroom is looking for narrative-driven accountability reporting (or other things!) do reach out
Alexandra Ma retweeted
Full circle: The Washington Post's obituary for Khamenei was written by Bill Branigin, who joined WaPo to cover the 1979 Iranian revolution which would bring to power the theocracy that dominated Iran for almost half a century. (1/3)
Alexandra Ma retweeted
One large study found that when a major daily newspaper covering a federal judicial district disappears, corruption cases there—bribery, embezzlement, fraud—rise by more than 7%.
The researchers suggest officials feel emboldened when no one's looking.
cjr.org/analysis/local-newsp…
Alexandra Ma retweeted
I was gutted but also proud when Alex left the then-Insider news team to help The Washington Post staff up in London. She is a great editor.
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Alexandra Ma retweeted
I am so sorry to our readers who looked to us for our international coverage. I am grateful to all the extremely brave, courageous people who spoke to me for my reporting in Russia and Ukraine. I am heartbroken to be losing such an incredible journalist family.
Alexandra Ma retweeted
Among hundreds laid off from The Washington Post yesterday were dozens of international employees not eligible for protection under the Guild and being axed under less favorable terms, w/ massive logistical challenges ahead.
Please help support them:
gofund.me/a1da16561
Alexandra Ma retweeted
A short note to confirm The Washington Post closed its Seoul hub today. Have loved every moment of working with the team here and at the mothership. The cuts have been deep across the board and I will miss the many talented people I have learned from — you are all magnificent.
Alexandra Ma retweeted
My colleague Marty Weil is one of The Post’s last living ties to Watergate. He’s covered stories that range from local crime to the Sept. 11 attacks to whimsical weather musings.
After 60 years, he was laid off yesterday by email. nytimes.com/2026/02/05/busin…
Alexandra Ma retweeted
We were led by the best of the best.
NEWS: The cuts were so severe that at least one department head asked to leave The Post rather than be included in the planning.
Peter Finn, The Post's international editor, requested that he be laid off once he learned about the scope of the cuts to his section.
nytimes.com/2026/02/04/busin…
My role at The Post — alongside those of hundreds of colleagues across the newsroom — has been eliminated. What an honour it has been to have worked with such talented, hardworking, kind colleagues. I’m so proud of what we achieved.
I arrived at The Post during a personal and professional nadir. But they welcomed me into their merry band of misfits, and believed in me — so I started believing in myself, too.
My ode to what makes The Post so special. ❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹theatlantic.com/politics/202…
Alexandra Ma retweeted
The Washington Post wins two @PulitzerPrizes in breaking news reporting and illustrated reporting & commentary.
Post journalists were also finalists in three categories, including national and international reporting, and commentary.
Alexandra Ma retweeted
Are you a researcher/scientist/professor in the United States and are you considering emigrating because of cuts/restrictions on federal research funding? The @washingtonpost would like to hear your story. Please reach out!
Alexandra Ma retweeted
Why do voters in some states have more sway? What is the electoral college? Here are the answers to common U.S. election questions for readers around the world (or anyone who wants a simple guide for following the presidential race). wapo.st/4fzfpSc
Alexandra Ma retweeted
How the Wall Street Journal fought for Evan Gershkovich’s freedom: washingtonpost.com/style/med…
Come join my team!
We’re hiring a breaking news reporter at the @washingtonpost London Hub! Our team covers some of the most urgent and interesting stories in the world. Apply here: washpost.wd5.myworkdayjobs.c…
Alexandra Ma retweeted
Excited to share this fun story about the surprising history behind South Korean ramyeon & the global cash cow that is Buldak 불닭볶음면~ Photos by @jintakhan & video report by @YoonJulie ❤️
washingtonpost.com/food/2024…
Alexandra Ma retweeted
Journalists and media workers covering the war in Gaza have received a 2024 #Pulitzer Prize Special Citation.
ALT Journalists and media workers covering the war in Gaza have received a 2024 Pulitzer Prize Special Citation.
"Going viral in America has never been part of the plan," says Donghua Jinlong, the Chinese industrial-grade glycine manufacturer that's unexpectedly found online fame. Our story on the glycine girlies by @leo_sands and Lyric Li washingtonpost.com/technolog…
Alexandra Ma retweeted
It's been one year since our fellow journalist, Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, was detained in Russia and falsely accused of espionage. The Journal and the U.S. government vehemently deny the allegation and continue to call for his immediate release.
The Washington Post stands with them in these efforts. #IStandWithEvan
ALT The Washington Post stands with detained WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich.
Alexandra Ma retweeted
“Black couple rented to a Chinese American family when nobody would. Now, they're donating $5M to Black community.”
This is an incredible story about unity. Love this so much.
@NBCNews @NBCBLK @NBCAsianAmerica
🔗: nbcnews.com/news/us-news/bla…
