Alex Boyd
About Alex Boyd
Alex Boyd is an Audience Insights Intern at The New York Times, with a background in applied psychology and business from New York University. He has previous experience as a development intern at FringeArts and as a research assistant at NYU's Conceptual Development and Social Cognition Lab.
Current Role at The New York Times
Alex Boyd serves as an Audience Insights Intern at The New York Times, a position held since 2021. In this role, Boyd contributes to understanding audience behavior and preferences, aiding in the development of strategies to enhance reader engagement. The internship aligns with Boyd's academic background and interests in applied psychology.
Previous Experience at FringeArts
Prior to joining The New York Times, Alex Boyd worked as a Development Intern at FringeArts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for three months in 2020. This role involved supporting fundraising efforts and contributing to the organization's outreach initiatives, providing valuable experience in the arts and nonprofit sector.
Education and Expertise
Alex Boyd studied at New York University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Applied Psychology and a minor in Business from 2019 to 2022. This educational background equips Boyd with a solid understanding of psychological principles and business practices, relevant to audience insights and research.
Research Assistant Experience
Since 2019, Alex Boyd has been a Research Assistant at the NYU Conceptual Development and Social Cognition Lab under Dr. Marjorie Rhodes. This position involves conducting research related to social cognition, contributing to academic projects, and gaining hands-on experience in psychological research methodologies.
Internship at ANYWAY REPS
In 2017, Alex Boyd completed a one-month internship at ANYWAY REPS in the Greater New York City Area. This early internship provided exposure to the industry and helped develop professional skills relevant to future roles in audience insights and research.