Ashwin Seshagiri
About Ashwin Seshagiri
Ashwin Seshagiri serves as the Deputy Editor at The New York Times, a position he has held since 2012. He earned a Master of Journalism from the University of California, Berkeley, where he also completed a Bachelor of Arts in Rhetoric with Honors.
Current Role at The New York Times
Ashwin Seshagiri serves as Deputy Editor at The New York Times, a position he has held since 2012. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing editorial content and ensuring the quality of journalism produced by the publication. His work contributes to the newspaper's reputation for delivering accurate and timely news to its readership in the Greater New York City Area.
Education and Expertise
Ashwin Seshagiri studied at the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned a Master of Journalism (MJ) degree from 2010 to 2012. His academic focus during this period enhanced his skills in journalism. Prior to this, he completed a Bachelor of Arts (BA) with Honors in Rhetoric at the same institution from 2001 to 2005. This educational background provides him with a strong foundation in communication and critical thinking.
Previous Experience at UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism
Before joining The New York Times, Ashwin Seshagiri gained experience at the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism, where he was a student from 2010 to 2012. This experience allowed him to develop practical skills in journalism, which he has applied in his subsequent career.