James Dao

Notable work and positions

The Boston Globe - Editorial Page Editor
The New York Times - Metro Editor
The New York Times - Op-Ed Editor
The New York Times - Deputy National Editor

Biography

James Dao is the editorial page editor of The Boston Globe, overseeing editorials, op-eds, letters, and the Ideas section since joining the paper in July 2022. Under his leadership, the section has expanded its newsletter offerings, launched the podcast "Say More," and pushed to grow its digital presence. Before the Globe, Dao spent 30 years at The New York Times, where he worked as a reporter covering state and national politics, served as a national correspondent, covered the State and Defense departments, created a beat on veterans affairs, and embedded with American troops during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. He also served as the paper's deputy National editor, Op-Ed editor, and, most recently, Metro editor, during which the Metro section was a Pulitzer finalist for breaking news.

Career highlights

• "A Year at War" Multimedia series on an Army battalion's deployment to Afghanistan, 2009-2010 · Winner of a 2011 Emmy Award for documentary reporting and a 2012 Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award for digital reporting.
• "Say More" podcast Boston Globe Opinion · Hosts conversations with Globe columnists and outside guests on politics and current events.
• Veterans affairs beat Created and covered a dedicated veterans affairs beat at The New York Times.