Christine Y. Zhang
About Christine Y. Zhang
Christine Y. Zhang serves as a Visual Editing Resident at The New York Times since 2022, bringing extensive experience in data journalism and research. Her previous roles include positions at The Baltimore Sun, Financial Times, and The Brookings Institution, among others.
Work at The New York Times
Christine Y. Zhang has been serving as a Visual Editing Resident at The New York Times since 2022. In this role, she focuses on visual storytelling and data visualization to enhance the publication's editorial content. Her work involves collaborating with journalists and editors to create compelling visual narratives that support news articles and features.
Previous Experience in Journalism
Prior to her current position, Zhang worked as a Data Journalist at The Baltimore Sun from 2018 to 2020. She also held the role of US Data Reporter at the Financial Times from 2020 to 2022. During her tenure at these organizations, she contributed to various projects, including articles analyzing the Trump era and its effects on voters.
Educational Background
Zhang earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and English Literature from Smith College, where she studied from 2005 to 2009. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Arts in Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods from Columbia University in 2013. Additionally, she participated in the ICPSR Summer Program in Quantitative Methods of Social Research at the University of Michigan in 2013.
Data Analysis and Visualization Expertise
Zhang has extensive experience in data analysis and visualization. She worked on the 2024 Republican Presidential Delegate Tracker and has been involved in various data analysis projects throughout her career. Her skills in this area were honed during her time as a Data Scientist at Two Sigma and as a Research Analyst at The Brookings Institution.
Early Career and Internships
Zhang began her career with various roles that laid the foundation for her expertise in data and research. She served as a Peer Writing Counselor and Master Tutor at Smith College. Additionally, she completed internships at Deutsche Bank and Infosys, where she gained valuable experience in financial analysis and knowledge management.