Megan Specia

Megan Specia is an accomplished International Correspondent at The New York Times, primarily covering the U.K. since May 2016. Previously, Specia served as International Story Editor on both the London and New York International Desks, focusing on breaking news and innovative storytelling. Prior to joining The New York Times, Specia was a Video Journalist and Assistant Editor for Mashable, where coverage included significant global events. Additional experience includes serving as Duty Editor and Journalist at Storyful, where oversight of international news coverage and verification of social media content were key responsibilities. Specia began journalistic pursuits as a freelancer and held various roles at Connector, The Portsmouth Herald, The New Hampshire newspaper, and WCBS TV. Educational background includes a Master's Degree in International Relations from King's College London and a Bachelor's Degree in English/Journalism and Communications from the University of New Hampshire.