Alexis Sobel Fitts Moves Up the Ranks at The Washington Post

The Washington Post is pleased to announce the promotion of Alexis Sobel Fitts to the esteemed position of Technology Editor for Enterprise and Investigations. In this new role, Alexis will be responsible for leading coverage on global efforts to regulate technology, as well as overseeing a variety of enterprise topics including generative artificial intelligence, the impact of disinformation on national politics, and the latest developments within Silicon Valley.

Since joining The Post as deputy tech policy editor in 2021, Alexis has demonstrated her ability to elevate the publication’s coverage through in-depth stories that uncover the political and cultural influence of the tech industry and its key figures. Her leadership has been instrumental in spearheading the publication’s most ambitious projects, such as the coverage of the Facebook Papers in 2021 and the exclusive 2022 report on the Twitter whistleblower known as “Mudge”. In addition, she has played a crucial role in supporting other reporters and aiding in the development of their best ideas.

Alexis has been at the forefront of The Post’s coverage of AI, producing insightful stories that delve into its real-world impact and examine its inner workings. Her recent work includes a profile of Sam Altman and an in-depth piece revealing the surprising background of this Silicon Valley figure. She has also collaborated with fellow journalist Lizza Dwoskin on extensive pieces that explore the unexpected emergence of liberal Democrat Bill Ackman as a leader in the movement to end DEI.

Before her tenure at The Post, Alexis held positions at esteemed publications such as Jezebel and Wired, gaining valuable experience in daily news, investigative reporting, and editing features and essays. Her expertise in tech coverage can be traced back to 2013 when she served as a senior writer at the Columbia Journalism Review, focusing on the influence of technology giants on media and information distribution.

With a master’s degree from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism and a bachelor’s degree in English literature from Yale University, Alexis brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her new role. She resides in Washington with her husband, Daniel, who is also a journalist, their son, Rafel, and their dog, Louie Potato.

In her new capacity, Alexis will collaborate with Tech Editor for Corporate and Personal Tech, Yun-Hee Kim, to produce insightful coverage of an industry that is crucial to The Post’s news mission and future growth. Through this collaboration, we aim to deliver fresh, urgent, and revelatory content that will keep readers informed and engaged.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Alexis on her well-deserved promotion.