Lauren Mc Carthy
About Lauren Mc Carthy
Lauren McCarthy is a reporter specializing in breaking news at The New York Times, where she has worked since 2023. She previously held various roles in journalism, including investigative reporting and planning editing, and has a Master's degree from Columbia University.
Current Role at The New York Times
Lauren McCarthy currently serves as a Reporter for Breaking News at The New York Times, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on delivering timely and accurate news coverage, contributing to the publication's reputation for high-quality journalism.
Previous Experience at The New York Times
Before her current role, Lauren McCarthy worked at The New York Times as a Reporter for Investigations for one month in 2023. She also held the position of Planning Editor for Live News from 2021 to 2023, where she was responsible for overseeing live news coverage and ensuring the timely dissemination of information.
Experience at NBCUniversal and HBO
Lauren McCarthy began her career as an East Coast Page at NBCUniversal, Inc. from 2015 to 2016 in the Greater New York City Area. Following this role, she worked as an Assistant at HBO from 2016 to 2017. These positions provided her with foundational experience in the media industry.
Education and Expertise in Journalism
Lauren McCarthy earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Investigative Journalism from Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism, studying from 2020 to 2022. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English Language and Literature, Communication and Media Studies from the University of Michigan, where she studied from 2011 to 2015.