Audrey Williams June
About Audrey Williams June
Audrey Williams June is a News Data Manager at The Chronicle, specializing in data journalism related to higher education. With a background as a reporter and a degree in Journalism from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, she has extensive experience in data visualization and analysis.
Work at The Chronicle of Higher Education
Audrey Williams June has been serving as the News Data Manager at The Chronicle of Higher Education since 2019. In this role, she collaborates across the newsroom to identify opportunities for data visualizations and interactives. She has played a significant role in guiding the redesign of The Chronicle's Almanac, focusing on enhancing data relevance and visualization for readers. Additionally, she works closely with developers to brainstorm and shape ideas for data visualizations and news applications.
Previous Experience at The Charlotte Observer
Before joining The Chronicle, Audrey Williams June worked as a Reporter at The Charlotte Observer from 1996 to 2001. During her five years in Charlotte, NC, she developed foundational skills in journalism, which she later applied in her extensive career in higher education reporting.
Education and Expertise
Audrey Williams June earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism with a minor in Economics from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in data journalism, particularly within the context of higher education. She possesses a deep understanding of higher-education data, which enables her to quickly identify relevant stories for readers.
Achievements in Data Journalism
Throughout her career, Audrey Williams June has focused on data journalism, particularly in higher education. She has analyzed data on study-abroad destinations for American students and reported on the demographics of noninstructional staff at colleges. Her work includes co-authoring articles on graduate enrollments and research spending, as well as exploring the impact of rising inflation on higher education. She has also covered topics related to diversity and inclusion in the academic sector.
Long-term Role at The Chronicle
Prior to her current position, Audrey Williams June worked as a Senior Reporter at The Chronicle of Higher Education from 2001 to 2019. Over her 18 years in this role, she contributed significantly to the publication's coverage of higher education issues, leveraging her expertise in data analysis to inform her reporting.