Kristin Lin
About Kristin Lin
Kristin Lin serves as an Editorial Assistant for Opinion Audio at The New York Times, a position she has held since 2021. She has a diverse background in editorial roles and internships across various organizations, including The On Being Project and the University of Chicago.
Work at The New York Times
Kristin Lin has been serving as an Editorial Assistant for Opinion Audio at The New York Times since 2021. In this role, she contributes to the production and editorial processes of audio content related to opinion pieces. Her tenure at The New York Times includes a previous fellowship from 2020 to 2021, where she gained experience in various editorial functions.
Education and Expertise
Kristin Lin earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science and Government from The University of Chicago, where she studied from 2012 to 2016. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in political analysis and critical thinking, which informs her editorial work.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to her current position, Kristin Lin held various roles in editorial and public policy settings. She worked as an Editor at The On Being Project from 2018 to 2020 and served as The Pause Editor for a portion of that time in 2020. Additionally, she interned at The Wall Street Journal in 2015 and was a Public Policy Intern at the University of Chicago China Environment Project in 2014.
Internship and Early Career
Kristin Lin began her career with internships that provided her with valuable experience in journalism and public policy. She interned at the Institute of Politics at the University of Chicago from 2014 to 2015 and at The Wall Street Journal in 2015. She also worked as a Special Assistant at the University of California, Berkeley's Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity from 2016 to 2017.
Editorial Roles in Academia
During her time at The University of Chicago, Kristin Lin was involved in student journalism as the Viewpoints Editor for The Chicago Maroon from 2013 to 2014. This role allowed her to engage with diverse opinions and develop her editorial skills in a university setting.