Sia Michel

Who is Sia Michel?

Sia Michel is editor of the Arts & Leisure section at The New York Times. She was previously deputy Arts & Leisure editor and pop music editor for the "Times". She joined The New York Times in 2007. Michel obtained her degree from the University of Pennsylvania.

Michel became editor-in-chief of Spin in February 2002 after working at the magazine for five years. She held this position until February 2006 when the magazine was bought out by new owners. She was the first woman to edit a large-circulation American rock magazine. She has won several awards for reporting and feature writing.