Condé Nast’s LGBTQ+ platform Them has tapped Ludwig Hurtado as its new Executive Editor, marking a major editorial shift for the award-winning publication. Hurtado, who has built a reputation as both a journalist and filmmaker, steps into the role with a résumé spanning major newsrooms and cultural outlets.
A Rising Force in Media
Before joining Them, Hurtado served as an editor and executive producer at The Nation, where he oversaw multimedia storytelling and helped launch new podcast and video projects. His earlier career included work at NBC News, where he reported for Dateline before helping develop NBC News Now, the network’s first streaming news channel.
His bylines stretch across major outlets, from The New York Times and New York Magazine to Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, and Bon Appétit. Recognized on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list for 2025, Hurtado has consistently pushed the boundaries of media by blending reporting with visual and cultural storytelling.
Beyond the Newsroom
Hurtado is also the founding editor of Play, a queer zine spotlighting food and art, and he is currently working on his first book, Bad Foodies, slated for release from Beacon Press in 2027. His projects frequently blur the lines between journalism and cultural commentary, often centering queer voices and perspectives.
A Bold Start at Them
Wasting no time in his new role, Hurtado’s first major feature as Executive Editor is a digital cover spotlighting Jinkx Monsoon, the reigning star of Oh, Mary! and a fan favorite from RuPaul’s Drag Race. The cover reflects Them’s mission of celebrating LGBTQ+ creators while expanding into fresh cultural conversations.
With Hurtado at the helm, Them seems poised to further solidify its standing as a cultural leader. His mix of journalistic rigor, creative storytelling, and deep connections to queer art and media signal a new chapter for the publication.
