Heather Phillips
About Heather Phillips
Heather Phillips serves as the Senior Director, Deputy at The New York Times, a position she has held since 2021. With a background in product management and editorial roles, she has previously worked at notable organizations including The Wall Street Journal, AOL, and Bloomberg.
Current Role at The New York Times
Heather Phillips serves as the Senior Director, Deputy at The New York Times, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing various editorial initiatives and supporting the newsroom's strategic objectives. Her leadership contributes to the development and execution of projects that enhance the publication's news coverage and audience engagement.
Previous Experience at The New York Times
Prior to her current role, Heather Phillips worked at The New York Times in several capacities. She served as Editorial Director for Newsroom Special Projects from 2017 to 2021, where she led initiatives aimed at improving newsroom operations and project management. Additionally, she held the position of Senior Product Manager for Cross-Platform Editorial Products from 2013 to 2016, and Product Director for News Projects and Partnerships from 2016 to 2017.
Experience at The Wall Street Journal
Heather Phillips worked at The Wall Street Journal as a Product Manager in Revenue from 2007 to 2010. During her tenure, she focused on developing revenue-generating products and strategies that aligned with the publication's business goals. This experience contributed to her understanding of the intersection between editorial content and business operations.
Background in Product Management
Heather Phillips has extensive experience in product management across various organizations. She worked as a Senior Product Manager for Video at AOL for 11 months in 2013. Following her time at AOL, she served as a Product Manager for Web Products at Bloomberg from 2010 to 2012, where she contributed to the development of digital products that enhanced user experience.
Education and Qualifications
Heather Phillips earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Communications and Fine Arts from the University of Miami in 2017. Her educational background provided her with a foundation in communication strategies and creative thinking, which she has applied throughout her career in media and product management.