Kristene Quan
About Kristene Quan
Kristene Quan serves as the Senior Social Media Editor at The Economist in Toronto, Canada, a position she has held since 2021. With a diverse background in digital content and journalism, she has worked for notable organizations including Postmedia Network Inc. and The Globe and Mail.
Work at The Economist
Kristene Quan has been serving as the Senior Social Media Editor at The Economist since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the social media strategy and content dissemination for the publication. Her position is based in Toronto, Canada, where she has contributed to enhancing the publication's online presence and engagement across various social media platforms.
Previous Experience in Digital Media
Before joining The Economist, Kristene Quan worked at Postmedia Network Inc. as the Executive Producer for Digital Content from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, she held multiple roles at The Globe and Mail, including Digital and Social Media Editor for the Report on Business and Live News from 2015 to 2018, and Content Strategist at Globe Content Studio in 2019. Her extensive experience in digital media has equipped her with a strong foundation in content strategy and audience engagement.
Educational Background
Kristene Quan earned her Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree from McGill University, where she studied from 2007 to 2011. She furthered her education at Northwestern University, obtaining a Master of Science (MS) in Journalism from 2011 to 2012. Her academic background has provided her with a solid understanding of both business and journalism, which she applies in her professional roles.
Internship Experience
Kristene Quan has gained valuable experience through various internships early in her career. She interned at Time Magazine in Hong Kong in 2013 and at MarketWatch – Dow Jones & Co. in 2012. Additionally, she completed an editorial internship at Sweetspot.ca — Rogers Media in 2010. These internships contributed to her development in journalism and digital content creation.