Debra Rosenberg named executive editor of Smithsonian magazine

Smithsonian Enterprises named Debra Rosenberg executive editor of Smithsonian magazine. She is the fifth editor and first woman in the magazine’s 53-year history. As executive editor, Rosenberg oversees the content, strategy and production of Smithsonian magazine.

Rosenberg has been a journalist for over 30 years and has held multiple roles for Smithsonian magazine, including managing editor from 2012–2019 and director of editorial operations from 2019–2023. During her tenure, Smithsonian was nominated for National Magazine Awards in general excellence, essays and feature writing, and won the 2023 award for photography. Rosenberg has received numerous awards, including Lowell Thomas Awards and the Casey Medal for Meritorious Journalism, and was a National Magazine Award finalist. She also partnered with PRX Productions to conceptualize and launch Smithsonian’s debut podcast, “There’s More to That,” which ranked as one of the top history podcasts on Apple

Prior to joining the Smithsonian, Rosenberg oversaw political coverage for NPR.org and previously served as deputy editor of Newsweek. She was also Newsweek’s deputy bureau chief in Washington where she contributed to numerous award-winning editions of the magazine.

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