Lindsey Cook
About Lindsey Cook
Lindsey Cook is a Deputy Editor of Data Journalism at The New York Times and a novelist at Sourcebooks. With a background in data reporting and digital storytelling, she leads teams focused on weather data and election analytics.
Current Role at The New York Times
Lindsey Cook serves as the Deputy Editor of Data Journalism at The New York Times since 2023. In this role, she leads the Weather data team and the Election Analytics team, which is responsible for The Needle, a significant project that analyzes election data. Her focus is on innovative storytelling through data, enhancing the publication's data journalism initiatives.
Previous Experience in Data Journalism
Before her current position, Lindsey Cook worked at The New York Times as Senior Editor of Digital Storytelling and Training from 2019 to 2023. She also held roles at U.S. News & World Report, where she was a Data Reporter from 2014 to 2015 and later served as Data Editor from 2015 to 2017. Her experience spans various aspects of data journalism, contributing to her expertise in the field.
Educational Background
Lindsey Cook studied at The University of Georgia, where she pursued a degree in Journalism and Computer Science, along with New Media. She graduated from the A.B.J. Honors Program in 2014. This educational foundation has equipped her with the skills necessary for her dual career in data journalism and novel writing.
Dual Career as Novelist
In addition to her role in data journalism, Lindsey Cook has been a novelist since 2019, working at Sourcebooks. This dual career showcases her ability to blend analytical skills with creative writing, allowing her to approach storytelling from multiple perspectives.
Professional Involvement and Leadership
Lindsey Cook has held various leadership positions, including serving as Assistant Director for Region 3 at the Society of Professional Journalists from 2013 to 2014. She has also contributed to the field of journalism as an Adjunct Professor at American University from 2015 to 2016, sharing her knowledge and experience with students.