Laura Schocker
About Laura Schocker
Laura Schocker is the Editor In Chief at Apartment Therapy and an Adjunct Lecturer at New York University.
Title and Current Positions
Laura Schocker is the Editor In Chief at Apartment Therapy, a position she has held since 2017. In addition to her role at Apartment Therapy Media, she is also an Adjunct Lecturer at New York University, where she has been teaching since 2016. Both of her current roles are based in the Greater New York City Area.
Previous Roles and Experience
Laura Schocker has a robust background in digital and print media. She served as the Digital Director for Real Simple at Time Inc. from 2014 to 2017. Prior to that, she was the Executive Editor for Healthy Living at The Huffington Post from 2011 to 2014. Her early career includes roles as Editorial Assistant at Prevention, The Knot, Conde Nast Traveler, and internships at BBC News, Chicago Parent Magazine, and Conde Nast.
Education and Journalism Expertise
Laura Schocker holds a Master of Science in Journalism and a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Northwestern University, where she studied from 2004 to 2009. She also completed a Study Abroad program at Goldsmiths, University of London in 2006. Her educational background laid the foundation for a successful career in media and journalism.
Background in Digital Media
Laura Schocker has significant experience in digital media, highlighted by her roles at major publications such as Real Simple and The Huffington Post. At these organizations, she was integral to managing and directing digital content, underscoring her expertise in online journalism and digital strategy.
Lecturing at New York University
Since 2016, Laura Schocker has been an Adjunct Lecturer at New York University. In this role, she imparts her extensive knowledge in journalism and digital media to students, contributing to the next generation of media professionals.