Danielle Zhu
About Danielle Zhu
Danielle Zhu is a Program Manager at The New York Times, where she has worked since 2019. She has a background in production and editorial roles, including positions at Column Five and Entertainment Weekly.
Current Role at The New York Times
Danielle Zhu has been serving as a Program Manager at The New York Times since 2019. In this role, she leads native advertising programs at T Brand Studio, the content studio of The New York Times. She acts as the main point of contact between clients and internal creative teams, ensuring effective communication and collaboration. Zhu develops project scopes, determines deliverables, and creates timelines for various programs, which include editorial articles, docu-style videos, and year-long brand journalism engagements.
Previous Experience at The New York Times
Before her current position, Danielle Zhu worked at The New York Times as a Production Strategist from 2017 to 2019. During her two years in this role, she contributed to the production processes and strategies that supported the publication's editorial goals. Her experience in production management helped streamline workflows and enhance the overall quality of content delivered by the organization.
Experience at Column Five
Danielle Zhu worked at Column Five as a Producer for five months in 2017. Prior to that, she held the position of Associate Producer at the same company from 2016 to 2017 for ten months. In these roles, she was involved in content production and project management, which provided her with valuable skills applicable to her later work in program management.
Internships and Early Career
Danielle Zhu began her career with various internships in the Greater New York City Area. She served as an Editorial Intern at Psychology Today in 2014 for two months and at SI.com for three months in the same year. Additionally, she interned at Entertainment Weekly, first as an Editorial Intern from 2015 to 2016 for six months and then as a Freelance Reporter for four months. These experiences laid the foundation for her career in journalism and content production.
Education and Academic Background
Danielle Zhu studied at Northwestern University, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Psychology from 2011 to 2015. Her academic background provided her with a strong foundation in both fields, equipping her with the skills necessary for her roles in media and program management.