Damien Cave
About Damien Cave
Damien Cave serves as the Australia Bureau Chief for The New York Times, a position he has held since 2017. With extensive experience in international reporting, he has covered significant events across Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands, while also contributing to the paper's global coverage.
Work at The New York Times
Damien Cave has held multiple roles at The New York Times since joining the organization. He currently serves as the Australia Bureau Chief, a position he has held since 2017 in Sydney, Australia. Prior to this role, he was the Deputy National Editor for Digital from 2014 to 2017. Cave's earlier positions included serving as the Baghdad Correspondent in 2006-2007 and as the Miami Bureau Chief from 2007 to 2010. He also worked as a correspondent covering Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean from 2010 to 2014, and as a Metro Reporter from 2004 to 2006.
Education and Expertise
Cave holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Boston College. He furthered his education at Columbia University, where he earned a Master of Science in Journalism in 1998. His academic background supports his extensive reporting career, particularly in understanding complex geopolitical dynamics in the Pacific region.
Background
Damien Cave has a diverse reporting background, having worked in various international locations including Iraq, Mexico, and Australia. His experience in these regions has equipped him with a deep understanding of different cultural contexts, which informs his journalistic approach. Cave has been instrumental in covering significant events across Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands.
Achievements
Cave has contributed to The New York Times' global coverage by providing insights and stories from the Southern Hemisphere. He has written extensively on topics related to Australia, including notable articles on Julian Assange and his legal battles. Additionally, he shares insights on global news and local recommendations through the Australia Letter Newsletter.