Nico Pitney is a digital journalist and strategist who helped establish progressive storytelling models across blogs, social media, and video. He joined HuffPost during its early expansion, building the site’s real-time news team, experimenting with reader submissions, and coordinating live blogs that defined the outlet’s approach to rapid online coverage.

At the Center for American Progress he managed communications for economic and national security projects, developing message discipline that blended research with digital organizing. Pitney later moved into progressive campaign consulting before partnering with Faiz Shakir to launch More Perfect Union in 2021.

Digital Journalism and Audience Engagement

During his tenure at HuffPost, Pitney helped the site transition from opinion blogging to a nationally recognized newsroom. He coordinated global reporting during the 2009 Iranian election protests, curated reader-submitted updates, and managed social media distribution that pushed the outlet into Facebook’s top news pages. His focus on participatory journalism and analytics-informed coverage set templates for progressive media outlets in the 2010s.

Role at More Perfect Union

Pitney serves as editor-in-chief of More Perfect Union, overseeing editorial standards, script development, and the organization’s multi-platform release schedule. He works with producers to translate long-form reporting into short-form video, ensuring each story includes clear context, data visualizations, and calls to action for viewers interested in supporting workers.

He also coordinates collaborations with unions, policy shops, and local journalists, helping the outlet respond quickly to emerging labor stories while maintaining documentary-quality production values. Pitney’s experience blending analytics with mission-driven storytelling anchors More Perfect Union’s growth in the crowded digital media ecosystem.