Alexandria Symonds
About Alexandria Symonds
Alexandria Symonds is a News Editor specializing in graphics at The New York Times, a position she has held since 2014. She has a background in journalism and education, with degrees from Columbia University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Current Role at The New York Times
Alexandria Symonds serves as the News Editor, Graphics at The New York Times, a position she has held since September 2023. She transitioned to this role after working as a Story Editor, Graphics. Her tenure at The New York Times began in 2014, and she has accumulated a decade of experience in the Greater New York City Area. In her current role, she oversees the graphic content for news stories, ensuring clarity and engagement through visual storytelling.
Previous Experience in Journalism
Before joining The New York Times, Alexandria Symonds worked as a Features Reporter while self-employed from 2008 to 2014. She also held the position of Digital Editor at Interview Magazine from 2010 to 2014. Following her time at Interview Magazine, she served as Digital Features Editor for T: The New York Times Style Magazine from October 2014 to February 2017. Additionally, she worked as a Senior Staff Editor for the Print Hub at The New York Times, focusing on Pages A2-A3 from February 2017 to December 2020.
Educational Background
Alexandria Symonds holds a Master of Applied Science (M.A.Sc.) in Data, Economics, and Development Policy from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where she studied from 2018 to 2020. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with a double major in English and American Studies from Columbia University, completing her studies there from 2006 to 2010. Her educational background supports her expertise in both journalism and data-driven storytelling.