Alex Hazlett is the Director of Platforms at MSNBC, where she manages strategy and execution across major digital platforms, including the site, newsletters, and social. Prior to joining MSNBC in 2023, she worked as freelance writer and editor, with bylines for NBC News, Vox and Undark. She also helped launch the editorial section of Inbox Collective with Dan Oshinsky, covering the independent newsletter space. Alex worked at Mashable from 2011 to 2020, ultimately serving as Director of Special Projects, launching strategic editorial series on parenting and travel.