Annie Daniel
About Annie Daniel
Annie Daniel is a Software Engineer at The New York Times, where she develops software tools to improve news gathering efficiency. She holds a B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communications with a concentration in Interactive Multimedia and Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Work at The New York Times
Annie Daniel has been employed as a Software Engineer at The New York Times since 2018. In her role, she has developed innovative software tools that enhance the efficiency of news gathering processes. She actively participates in cross-functional teams to integrate new technologies into existing news platforms. Her contributions include the creation of digital tools that support investigative journalism efforts and the development of interactive election polling pages.
Education and Expertise
Annie Daniel studied at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with a concentration in Journalism and Mass Communications focusing on Interactive Multimedia, as well as a degree in Political Science from 2011 to 2014. She also attended North Carolina State University for one year, studying Political Science. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in both journalism and technology.
Background
Annie Daniel began her career with various internships that provided her with practical experience in the field. She worked as a Summer Intern at the Reese Felts Digital News Project in 2013, followed by a Graphics Intern position at The Washington Post in 2014. Additionally, she served as a Front End Developer Intern at Caktus Consulting Group, LLC in 2014. These roles contributed to her development as a software engineer focused on news applications.
Professional Experience Prior to The New York Times
Before joining The New York Times, Annie Daniel worked at the Texas Tribune as a News Apps Developer from 2014 to 2018. In this position, she was involved in data analytics for election coverage and worked on projects related to U.S. elections and polling data. Her experience at the Texas Tribune allowed her to contribute to the development of tools that support journalism through technology.
Skills and Contributions
Annie Daniel is engaged in continuous learning and adapts to new programming languages and technologies to improve news reporting tools. She has contributed to the development of interactive election polling pages and has been part of a team that includes staff editors and data analysts. Her work focuses on enhancing the capabilities of news organizations through innovative software solutions.