Christopher Kuo
About Christopher Kuo
Christopher Kuo is a Reporting Fellow at The New York Times, with a background in journalism that includes roles at Duke Crux and The 9th Street Journal. He graduated summa cum laude from Duke University, where he studied English and Political Science.
Current Role at The New York Times
Christopher Kuo serves as a Reporting Fellow at The New York Times since 2023. In this role, he engages in various reporting tasks, contributing to the newspaper's coverage of significant events and issues. His position is based in New York, New York, and he is involved in on-site reporting activities.
Previous Experience in Journalism
Kuo has a diverse background in journalism, having worked in various capacities at multiple publications. He was the Editor in Chief at Duke Crux from 2020 to 2021. He also served as a Reporter and later as a Student Editor at The 9th Street Journal from 2020 to 2023. Additionally, he held positions as Enterprise Editor and Features Managing Editor at The Chronicle between 2021 and 2022.
Internships and Early Career
Kuo gained valuable experience through internships at notable organizations. He interned at the Los Angeles Times and Tampa Bay Times in 2021 and 2022, respectively. He also completed a summer internship at Simple Charity in 2020 and worked as an Internal Communications Intern at Operation Mobilization in 2019. These roles helped him develop essential skills in reporting and communication.
Education and Academic Achievements
Kuo studied at Duke University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with a concentration in English and Political Science, along with a Policy Journalism and Media Studies Certificate from 2019 to 2023. He graduated summa cum laude and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. Additionally, he attended Harvard Extension School for 11 months in 2016.
Published Works and Contributions
Kuo has published articles in several reputable outlets, including the Los Angeles Times, Tampa Bay Times, INDY Week, The 9th Street Journal, Wellesley Townsman, and Duke Chronicle. His work reflects his commitment to journalism and his ability to cover various topics effectively.