201. Art in Journalism with New York Times Art Director Jennifer Ledbury

Today on the Dangerous Creatives podcast, Jen Ledbury, art director for the New York Times, joins Kristin to talk about the ins and outs of art direction for print and digital, what breaking into the editorial space can look like, the value of creative individuality, and having something to say.

Jennifer has been an art director at The New York Times since 2018. She’s currently the art director for the Arts & Leisure section where she designs the weekly print section. Recently, she launched the Sketch Pad column, a visual narrative series that explores a wide range of culture-related topics. Prior to working at the Times, Jennifer worked for Brooks Brothers and Condé Nast.

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