Lauren Hirsch
About Lauren Hirsch
Lauren Hirsch is a reporter for DealBook at The New York Times, where she covers business, policy, and mergers and acquisitions. She has a diverse background in both journalism and business, with previous roles at Mergermarket, Reuters, and CNBC.
Current Role at The New York Times
Lauren Hirsch serves as a Reporter for DealBook at The New York Times, a position she has held since August 2020. In this role, she covers business, policy, and mergers and acquisitions, providing insights and analysis on significant financial developments. Her work contributes to the publication's reputation for in-depth reporting on the dynamics of the business world.
Previous Experience in Journalism
Prior to her current role, Lauren Hirsch gained extensive experience in journalism. She worked at CNBC as a Consumer and Retail Reporter from 2017 to 2020, and held various positions at Reuters, including Deals Team Leader and M&A Correspondent from 2015 to 2017. Her background includes both television and print journalism, enhancing her reporting skills across different media platforms.
Education and Expertise
Lauren Hirsch studied at Cornell University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Literature, focusing on French literature and culture. She furthered her education at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, obtaining a Master of Business Administration. This combination of business and literature studies equips her with analytical skills and a nuanced understanding of cultural contexts, which she applies in her reporting.
Career Timeline and Roles
Lauren Hirsch's career includes various roles that have shaped her expertise in business journalism. She began her career as a News Production Intern at CBS News in 2005, followed by a position as an MBA Intern at CNN.com in 2011. She worked at Random House as a Project Manager for eBooks Rights and Royalties from 2007 to 2010, and held several positions at Mergermarket from 2013 to 2015, including Senior Reporter and Editor of the Consumer & Retail Sector.
Focus on Mergers and Acquisitions
Throughout her career, Lauren Hirsch has developed a strong focus on mergers and acquisitions. Her reporting at DealBook emphasizes significant financial transactions and their implications for the market. This specialization reflects her deep understanding of the business landscape and her ability to analyze complex financial information.