Lara Takenaga
About Lara Takenaga
Lara Takenaga serves as the Deputy Audience Editor for The New York Times in London, a position she has held since 2022. With a diverse background in journalism and editorial roles, she has previously worked at The New York Times in various capacities and at other media organizations.
Current Role as Deputy Audience Editor
Lara Takenaga currently serves as the Deputy Audience Editor at The New York Times in London. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the editorial team for two years. In this role, she focuses on audience engagement and content strategy, helping to enhance the publication's reach and impact.
Previous Experience at The New York Times
Lara Takenaga has extensive experience at The New York Times, where she worked in various editorial roles. She served as a Senior News Assistant in the Reader Center from 2018 to 2019, and later as a Staff Editor in the same department from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she held positions as a News Assistant and an Assistant Editor in the Syndicate, showcasing her versatility within the organization.
Experience at AFAR Media
At AFAR Media, Lara Takenaga worked as a Content Licensing Assistant Editor in 2015 for six months. She also gained valuable experience as an Editorial Intern and Freelancer from 2013 to 2015. Her time at AFAR Media contributed to her development in content management and editorial processes.
Educational Background
Lara Takenaga studied at Northwestern University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism, French, and psychology from 2007 to 2011. She also attended Institut catholique de Paris, achieving proficiency in French during her studies in 2010.
Early Career and Internships
Lara Takenaga began her career with various internships and roles in editorial positions. She worked as an Editorial Intern at Hour Media in 2010 and as an Editor's Assistant at TheChiGuide.com in 2009. Additionally, she held roles at YouSwoop and footnoted.com, where she gained foundational skills in editing and research.