ABOUT US
Founded in 1966 (as The Nation Institute), Type Media Center is home to a half-dozen programs and a community of hundreds of journalists, authors, and writing fellows. Our dynamic range of programs includes a bestselling book publishing imprint, Bold Type Books (formerly known as Nation Books); our award-winning Type Investigations (formerly known as the Investigative Fund), which supports groundbreaking investigative journalism; TomDispatch, the widely read and syndicated website; Fellowships that fund over 20 high-profile reporters every year; Prize programs that spotlight the invaluable achievements of others; and high-profile events that provide a platform for key journalists, thinkers, and activists to discuss the urgent and important issues of our time.
Mission
Type Media Center is a women-led non-profit organization that provides a supportive home for independent journalists and truth-tellers. Out mission is to produce high-impact journalism that addresses injustice and inequality, catalyzes change, informs and uplifts movements, and sparks national and global conversations while transforming and diversifying the field of journalism itself.
Staff
Taya Kitman Executive Director and CEO
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Darren Ankrom Researcher
Sarah Blustain Deputy Editor at Type Investigations
Kristine Bruch Director of Development and Special Programs
Remy Cawley Assistant Editor at Bold Type Books
Kleaver Cruz Editorial Associate at Bold Type Books
Alissa Figueroa Senior Editor and Senior Producer at Type Investigations
Esther Kaplan Editorial Director at Type Investigations
Katy O’Donnell Senior Editor at Bold Type Books
Yasmina Price Program Associate
Richard Salame Assistant Editor at Type Investigations
Ed Sermier Chief Financial Officer
Jayati Vora Managing Editor at Type Investigations
Board of Trustees
Richard Foos • Paula Giddings • Ken Grossinger • David R. Jones • Jeffrey Kusama-Hinte, Chair • Conrad Martin • Marjorie Miller • Josie Mooney • Victor Navasky • Howard Shapiro • N. Robert Stoll • Ken Sunshine • Margery Tabankin • Katrina vanden Heuvel • Davis Weinstock
Tax and Financial Disclosures
Here is our most recent Form 990: 2016 Nation Institute 990.
Here is our most recent audited financial statement: 2017 Nation Institute statement.
Here is a copy of the IRS determination letter confirming Type Media Center’s nonprofit status: 2019 IRS letter of determination.
Jobs & Internships
Office Manager at Type Media Center (New York, NY)
Responsibilities include coordinating office operations and staff activities, streamlining and organizing administrative operations, technology firm relationship management and troubleshooting, in-house technology support, vendor management, and human resources support. As Bookkeeper, they will manage the day-to-day accounting functions and proper keeping of financial records.
Director of Strategy and Communications at Type Media Center (New York, NY)
Responsibilities include directing the organization’s communications and public engagement strategy, overseeing the use of the organization’s brand and messaging, and leading the organization’s new branding with the goal of building name recognition, audience, and new donor support.
Donations
Our work is made possible through the generous support of individuals and institutions committed to a free and independent press, civil liberties, and social justice. We are a 501(c)(3) public foundation, and donations are
Contact
Type Media Center can be reached by email at: info@typemediacenter.org
Phone: 212–822–0250
Fax: 212–253–5356
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