Wei Tchou
About Wei Tchou
Wei Tchou serves as the Editor of The New Yorker Branded Content Studio at Condé Nast since 2019 and is a co-founder of Reported Media, established in 2020. With a background in narrative content production and a focus on identity, Tchou has held various editorial roles at prominent publications including The New Yorker and The Paris Review.
Work at Condé Nast
Wei Tchou has served as the Editor of The New Yorker Branded Content Studio at Condé Nast since 2019. In this role, Tchou is actively involved in building the branded content studio, focusing on producing narrative content that engages audiences and challenges conventional beliefs about identity. This position allows Tchou to leverage extensive experience in editorial work and branded content.
Co-Founder of Reported Media
In 2020, Wei Tchou co-founded Reported Media, a branded content studio based in Brooklyn, New York. The studio collaborates with notable clients, including Feeding America and Clue by Biowink. Tchou's leadership at Reported Media emphasizes the creation of impactful branded narratives that resonate with diverse audiences.
Previous Experience at The New Yorker
Wei Tchou has held multiple roles at The New Yorker prior to becoming the Editor of the Branded Content Studio. From 2014 to 2016, Tchou worked as a Multimedia Coordinator, followed by a position as Assistant Managing Editor for newyorker.com from 2016 to 2018. These roles contributed to Tchou's expertise in digital content and editorial management.
Education and Expertise
Wei Tchou studied at Hunter College, where Tchou earned a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Nonfiction Creative Writing from 2011 to 2013. Tchou also studied Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 2007 to 2010. This educational background supports Tchou's focus on narrative content and editorial practices.
Writing and Creative Projects
Wei Tchou is currently working on a memoir centered around the theme of ferns. This project reflects Tchou's interest in exploring personal narratives and identity through creative writing. Tchou's previous contributions include work as a Daily Correspondent for The Paris Review and as a contributor to Slate Magazine.