Caryn A. Wilson
About Caryn A. Wilson
Caryn A. Wilson serves as the Weekend Audience Editor at The New York Times, where she has developed strategies to enhance audience engagement. With a background in journalism and Mandarin Chinese, she has held various editorial roles at The New York Times since 2011.
Current Role as Weekend Audience Editor
Caryn A. Wilson serves as the Weekend Audience Editor at The New York Times, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for developing and executing strategies aimed at enhancing audience engagement during the weekend. Her focus includes creating content that resonates with readers and drives interaction across various digital platforms.
Experience at The New York Times
Caryn A. Wilson has extensive experience at The New York Times, where she has held multiple positions since 2011. She worked as an Intern for three months in 2011, followed by roles as Staff Editor from 2012 to 2016, Senior Staff Editor for four months in 2016, and Deputy Editor for Snapchat Discover from 2017 to 2019. Her tenure has involved significant contributions to content strategies, particularly for digital platforms.
Educational Background
Caryn A. Wilson studied at Florida A&M University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Newspaper Journalism from 2007 to 2010. She furthered her education at Shantou University, achieving a focus in Mandarin Chinese and Journalism in 2010. Additionally, she studied Mandarin at Beijing Language and Culture University from 2011 to 2012, enhancing her language skills and cultural understanding.
Internship Experience
Caryn A. Wilson has completed several internships that contributed to her professional development. She interned at The Tallahassee Democrat for three months in 2010 and at Thomson Reuters for two months in 2012. Additionally, she served as the FAMU Representative for Investigative Reporters and Editors in 2010, where she was involved for eleven months in the Tallahassee, Florida area.
Content Strategy Development
During her time at The New York Times, Caryn A. Wilson has been involved in creating content strategies for digital platforms, including Snapchat Discover. Her work has focused on enhancing audience engagement and adapting content to meet the evolving needs of readers across various media.