Stephanie Khoury and Julian Hackney Join Times Opinion

Julian Hackney comes to The Times from Tidal, where he edited music documentaries, artist performances and brand-forward storytelling projects. He got his start as an editor at Jump Cut, a creative agency focused on independent and international film campaigns. There, he worked on trailers, promos and social content for clients including Netflix, Sony Pictures Classics, Neon, IFC Films, PBS and Film at Lincoln Center.

Julian grew up obsessed with film in all its forms, including everything from legendary directors to the ritual of popcorn in a dark theater. Julian first discovered his love of editing while co-creating a web series. In postproduction, experimenting with pacing, structure and juxtaposition, the storytelling clicked. He is especially proud of editing the Chaplin Award Gala tribute honoring Spike Lee, which aired during the release of "NYC Epicenters 9/11-2021½."

Julian is a graduate of Bates College, where he double majored in film and television rhetoric and African American studies.

Welcome, Stephanie and Julian.

- Jan