Amy O'Leary Discusses Lessons Learned

"In 2007, as digital people, we were expected to be 100 percent deferent"

Amy O’Leary, who recently announced she was leaving The New York Times to join Upworthy, has a lot of insight into the digital aspects of media companies. In an interview with Nieman Lab, O’Leary shared some of what she learned during eight years with the Times. Some highlights are below.

On the importance of maintaining a fresh perspective:

“I really think if you’re working on digital change in media, you should have an expiration date to your job.

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