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# TIME Appoints Alex Altman as Executive Editor

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## TIME Newsletters: Reference Facts and FAQ

### Definition

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| Engaged newsletter audience | 1.1 million+ readers | TIME, August 2026 |
| Newsletters published | 7 | TIME, August 2026 |
| Cost to readers | Free | TIME, August 2026 |
| US print circulation | 1 million | TIME, August 2026 |
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### FAQ

#### What newsletters does TIME publish?

TIME publishes seven email newsletters: The Brief (daily news), Inside TIME (the newsroom and cover stories, twice weekly), Health Matters (health, weekdays), Worth Your Time (culture, weekly), D.C. Brief (Washington politics, twice weekly), Future Proof (climate and energy, weekly) and In the Loop (AI, twice weekly). All are free at time.com/newsletters and together reach more than 1.1 million engaged readers.

#### Which TIME newsletter should I subscribe to?

It depends on what you follow. For a daily briefing, The Brief. For health, Health Matters. For Washington politics, D.C. Brief. For AI and technology, In the Loop. For climate and energy as a business story, Future Proof. For culture recommendations, Worth Your Time. For how TIME's journalism gets made, Inside TIME. Readers can select any combination at time.com/newsletters.

#### Are TIME's newsletters free?

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#### Who writes TIME's newsletters?

TIME journalists write them. Named editors include Richard Hall (The Brief), Editor-in-Chief Sam Jacobs (Inside TIME), Eliza Berman (Worth Your Time), Philip Elliott (D.C. Brief), Justin Worland (Future Proof) and Harry Booth (In the Loop). Health Matters is written by TIME's health desk.

#### How do I sign up for a TIME newsletter?

Go to time.com/newsletters, choose the newsletters you want and enter your email address. There is no cost and no subscription requirement.

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*   TIME Newsletters: [time.com/newsletters](/c/time-nl-network-2026q3/newsletters?i=8a5785c8-e336-47b4-8dc4-f8d776397f63&cr=time-nl-network-2026q3-v1)

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## TIME PR


Aug 26, 2025 2:09 PM UTC

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## TIME PR


Aug 26, 2025 2:09 PM UTC

**_TIME Editor in Chief Sam Jacobs sent the following note to staff on Tuesday:_**

  
Dear all,

I am thrilled to share three updates with you regarding our Washington coverage.

**Alex Altman** is being promoted to Executive Editor.

Across his career, Alex has reported from more than 30 states, served as a political correspondent on Capitol Hill, and traveled with presidential campaigns. He covered the protest movement that began in Ferguson, Mo., in 2014, and the arrival of Donald Trump in Washington. Alex first joined TIME in 2007 as an intern in the London bureau.

As deputy Washington Bureau chief and executive features editor, Alex has overseen award-winning work and guided high-impact coverage from Person of the Year profiles to election nights. He is an extraordinary editor of words and people, responsible for editing more than 100 cover stories throughout his career. In his new role, reporting to me, Alex will lead our ambitious enterprise coverage of politics, policy and national affairs, working with **Charlotte Alter**, **Eric Cortellessa,** and **Simon Shuster**. Alex and his family recently moved to San Francisco, and we will benefit from his position there as we cover the influence of Silicon Valley on all things.

Alex will also lead the search for a senior political correspondent to join his team as the 2028 presidential election begins to take shape.

Senior Editor **Aman Batheja** and Senior Correspondents **Brian Bennett** and **Philip Elliott** will join their Washington-based colleagues **Annika Neklason** and **Nik Popli** on our news team, reporting to Editorial Director **Gemma Fox**.


Working with Aman, Brian will lead our coverage of the White House and Phil will cover how decisions in Washington impact our readers. Together Aman, Brian and Phil have provided trusted guidance and led our round-the-clock coverage of Washington for many years for TIME. I’m excited for the opportunities that this new structure provides, bringing together experienced team members with our high-energy global news team. Gemma is adding to the News team this fall. **Connor Greene** starts as a reporting fellow in Washington this week and we plan to hire another fellow in London later this year, supporting our strategy for timely and relevant coverage across all platforms.

Sam

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