Dan Sanchez
About Dan Sanchez
Dan Sanchez serves as the Deputy Director of Newsroom Projects & Initiatives at The New York Times, where he has a strong focus on digital storytelling and emerging technologies. He has extensive experience in editorial roles across various prominent organizations, including Facebook and Accenture.
Current Role at The New York Times
Dan Sanchez serves as the Deputy Director of Newsroom Projects & Initiatives at The New York Times. He has held this position since 2023, overseeing various projects aimed at enhancing newsroom operations and initiatives. In this role, he collaborates closely with product teams to develop digital products that engage millions of readers. His focus on digital storytelling and emerging technologies informs his approach to newsroom innovation.
Previous Experience at The New York Times
Before his current role, Dan Sanchez worked at The New York Times in several capacities. He served as Staff Editor for the Digital News Desk from 2017 to 2018, where he contributed to the organization’s digital news coverage. Following this, he took on the role of Editor for Voice Platforms from 2018 to 2019, and then as Editor for Emerging Technology Projects from 2019 to 2023. His tenure at the publication reflects a commitment to advancing digital journalism.
Experience at Facebook and Accenture
Dan Sanchez gained valuable experience at Facebook, where he worked as an Editor from 2014 to 2017. His role involved overseeing editorial content and collaborating with various teams. Additionally, he served as Editorial Team Lead at Accenture, working on-site at Facebook for a period of seven months in 2015 to 2016. These roles contributed to his expertise in digital media and editorial management.
Educational Background
Dan Sanchez holds a Master of Arts (MA) in Journalism from Hofstra University, which he completed from 2013 to 2015. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy, Ethics and Public Policy, and Religious Studies from Virginia Commonwealth University from 2005 to 2009. In 2018, he also completed a Product Management certification course at General Assembly, enhancing his skills in product development.
Teaching Experience
Earlier in his career, Dan Sanchez worked as a Lead Teacher at Huntington Learning Center from 2010 to 2013. In this role, he was responsible for educating students and developing instructional materials. This experience in education provided him with skills in communication and leadership that are applicable in his current roles in journalism and media.