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Who Is Versha Sharma? The New Editor-in-chief Of Teen Vogue

“She is a masterful storyteller who can move from platform to platform with ease, and I am excited by her optimistic and expansive vision for Teen Vogue," Anna Wintour said about Versha Sharma

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Who Is Versha Sharma: Versha Sharma, the managing editor of news outlet NowThis, has now become the new editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue.
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This has happened after Alexi McCammond controversial resignation from the post. The news about Sharma's appointment was announced during a press on Monday.

“Versha is a natural leader with a global perspective and deep understanding of local trends and issues — from politics and activism to culture and fashion — and their importance to our audience,” said Anna Wintour, Vogue's global editorial director and Condé Nast's chief content officer, in a press release.

“She is a masterful storyteller who can move from platform to platform with ease, and I am excited by her optimistic and expansive vision for Teen Vogue."

Versha Sharma then expressed her gratitude for for the same on her official Twitter handle.

Who Is Versha Sharma?

  1. Versha Sharma is a writer, reporter, producer, editor and manager.
  2. She graduated in political science, history, communications from the Centenary College of Louisiana from 2004-2007.
  3. She then subsequently started working as a communication and research intern at The Food and Agricultural Organisation of the United Nations.
  4. After that, she became the field organiser for 'Obama For America'. She was involved in data entry, volunteer recruitment, phone banking, etc.
  5. Then in 2009, Versha Sharma became  a media assistant for 'Francisco Moya for City Council.' She contributed to teh copy and design of the Council's website, and held debates and workshops with Charles O'Byrne.
  6. Versha was then hired as a news writer and front page editor for TPM Media LLC. She then became the associate publisher, and manager of ad operations and sales support.
  7. Then in 2012, she became a reporter for Vocativ. She was also a contributing writer for MSNBC.
  8. In 2014, Versha Sharma joined NowThis as a serial editorial producer. She soon became the managing editor, and senior correspondent at the company. She has earned a name as a digital journalist, and known for her reports on the Trump administration.
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