Gabriel Dance
About Gabriel Dance
Gabriel Dance serves as the Deputy Investigations Editor at The New York Times, a position he has held since 2016. He has a background in multimedia journalism and has held various editorial roles at notable organizations, including The Marshall Project and Guardian News & Media.
Current Role at The New York Times
Gabriel Dance serves as the Deputy Investigations Editor at The New York Times, a position he has held since 2016. In this role, he oversees investigative journalism projects and collaborates with reporters to produce in-depth stories. His work focuses on uncovering significant issues and providing comprehensive analysis to inform the public.
Previous Experience at The New York Times
Prior to his current role, Gabriel Dance held multiple positions at The New York Times. He worked as a Senior Multimedia Producer from 2006 to 2009, where he contributed to the integration of multimedia elements in news reporting. He then served as Chief Multimedia Producer from 2009 to 2010, further enhancing the newspaper's multimedia capabilities.
Experience at The Marshall Project
Gabriel Dance was the Managing Editor at The Marshall Project from 2014 to 2016. During his tenure, he played a key role in developing investigative journalism focused on the criminal justice system. His leadership contributed to the organization’s mission of promoting transparency and accountability in law enforcement.
Academic Background in Journalism
Gabriel Dance has a strong academic background in journalism. He earned a Master of Arts in Multimedia Journalism from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Colorado State University, where he studied Computer Science and Technical Journalism.
Role at Guardian News & Media
From 2011 to 2014, Gabriel Dance worked as the Interactive Editor at Guardian News & Media in New York. In this role, he focused on enhancing the interactive storytelling capabilities of the publication, integrating technology and journalism to engage readers effectively.