The Stack The Washington Post’s executive editor, Matt Murray, and the premiere issue of the Monocle Design Directory
Oct 18, 2025
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.
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Legacy Meets Urgent Reinvention
- The Washington Post combines strong legacy with a need to rethink relevance in a changing news environment.
- Matt Murray argues the Post should be bigger and have greater voice and reach today.
Expand Coverage Beyond Politics
- Diversify coverage beyond politics to include science, health, AI, and regional U.S. stories.
- Build reporting capacity across the heartland and non-coastal areas to fill local coverage gaps.
Prioritize Video And Social Storytelling
- Rethink storytelling formats by boosting social, video, and audio output across reporters.
- Train and incentivize reporters to produce video and social-native content to reach rising audiences.