Anastasia Marks
About Anastasia Marks
Anastasia Marks is an Editing Resident at The New York Times, where she manages daily breaking copy and contributes to national and specialized science coverage. She has previously held various editorial roles at The Diamondback and The Washington Post, and she holds two Bachelor of Arts degrees in Government and Politics and Journalism from the University of Maryland.
Current Role at The New York Times
Anastasia Marks serves as an Editing Resident at The New York Times since 2022. In this role, she manages daily breaking copy for both digital and print publication formats. She shapes feature and enterprise articles specifically for the Science and Breaking News departments. Additionally, she contributes to live reporting coverage of high-profile events, including the Nobel Prizes and the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Previous Experience at The Diamondback
Marks held multiple positions at The Diamondback, a student-run newspaper at the University of Maryland. She worked as Assistant Managing Editor for four months in 2018, and as Copy Desk Chief for eight months in the same year. From 2019 to 2021, she served as Podcast Editor and Producer, and later as Deputy Managing Editor for nine months. She also worked as a Copy Editor for two months in 2018.
Work Experience at The Washington Post
Anastasia Marks worked at The Washington Post as a Multiplatform Editor from 2021 to 2022. In this role, she was responsible for editing and managing content across various platforms, ensuring that the publication met its editorial standards and engaged its audience effectively.
Education and Academic Background
Marks studied at the University of Maryland, where she earned two Bachelor of Arts degrees in Government and Politics, and Journalism, from 2017 to 2020. Prior to that, she completed her high school education at Villanova Preparatory School, obtaining her High School Diploma from 2013 to 2017.
Internship Experience
In 2020, Anastasia Marks interned at the Office of the Public Defender Maryland in Baltimore City for four months. She also completed a two-month internship as a Print Hub Intern at The New York Times in 2019, where she gained practical experience in the editorial process.