María Sánchez Díez
About María Sánchez Díez
María Sánchez Díez is a Senior Editor specializing in digital storytelling and training at The New York Times, with a diverse background in journalism and editorial roles across various prominent organizations. She has received recognition for her work, including an award for her feature on language barriers affecting Spanish-speaking victims of domestic violence.
Current Role at The New York Times
María Sánchez Díez serves as Senior Editor for Digital Storytelling and Training at The New York Times. In this role, she focuses on enhancing digital storytelling techniques and training staff to improve engagement with audiences. Her tenure began in 2021 and has continued for three years, contributing to the publication's digital strategy.
Previous Experience at The Washington Post
Prior to her current position, María worked at The Washington Post in various editorial roles. She served as Senior Editor for subscriptions and engagement for four months in 2021. Additionally, she held the position of Operations Editor for the Metro section from 2019 to 2021, overseeing content and operational strategies in the Washington D.C. Metro Area.
Academic Background and Teaching Experience
María Sánchez Díez has an extensive academic background in journalism. She earned her Bachelor's degree from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid and later obtained a Master's degree from The City University of New York. She also studied at Paris-Pantheon-Assas University and Université Paris-Sorbonne. In addition to her studies, she served as an Adjunct Professor at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY from 2018 to 2019.
Achievements in Journalism
María has received recognition for her contributions to journalism, including the NAHJ's Elaine Rivera Civil Rights & Social Justice Award in 2017 for her feature on language barriers affecting Spanish-speaking victims of domestic violence. She has also led significant projects such as the Electionland initiative at ProPublica, which was honored with the ONA Award for Excellence in Collaborations and Partnerships.
Work with Spanish-language Media
Throughout her career, María has developed new storytelling formats and engagement projects at Univision, focusing on the Spanish-speaking immigrant community in the U.S. Her writing has appeared in notable Spanish publications, including El País and El Diario, highlighting her commitment to covering issues relevant to the Spanish-speaking audience.