Vogue’s new Teen editor

Less than a month after its previous choice for editor-inchief resigned over a series of controversial tweets, Teen Vogue has tapped Versha Sharma from NowThis news to take her place.

Sharma has worked at NowThis since 2014, including most recently as managing editor of the self-described progressive social media-focused news organization. In addition to overseeing daily news, video and social platforms, she directed US election coverage over four election cycles, according to Conde Nast.

Although the digital Teen Vogue was conceived as a fashion magazine for teenagers, it increasingly veered into highly charged political coverage over the past four years, and that bent is likely to continue. Sharma’s appointment takes effect on May 24.

“Versha is a natural leader with a global perspective and deep understanding of local trends and issues — from politics and activism to culture and fashion — and their importance to our audience,” said Anna Wintour, global editor of Vogue and worldwide chief content officer of Condé Nast.

Wintour was equally enthusiastic about Axios political reporter Alexi McCammond when she was picked to run Teen Vogue on March 5. McCammond resigned before she even started the new job following 13 days of intensifying furor over 10-year-old anti-Asian and homophobic tweets.