Mark Shimabukuro
About Mark Shimabukuro
Mark Shimabukuro serves as the Weekend Editor for the National Desk at The New York Times, a position he has held since 2021. His extensive career includes roles at various publications, including stints as Executive Editor at Pace Communications and Senior Staff Editor at The New York Times.
Work at The New York Times
Mark Shimabukuro has been serving as the Weekend Editor for the National Desk at The New York Times since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the editorial content published during the weekend, ensuring that the coverage meets the standards of the publication. Prior to this position, he worked as a Senior Staff Editor at The New York Times from 2019 to 2021, contributing to various editorial projects and initiatives.
Previous Experience in Editorial Roles
Before joining The New York Times, Mark Shimabukuro held several editorial positions. He worked at Pace Communications as Executive Editor and Associate Creative Director from 2017 to 2019 in Dallas, TX. He also served as Editor in Chief at iostudio, where he managed GX Magazine and content marketing from 2014 to 2017 in Nashville, TN. Earlier in his career, he was an Assistant Editor at World Book Encyclopedia from 1990 to 1991 in Chicago, IL.
Education and Expertise
Mark Shimabukuro earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History from Washington University in St. Louis, where he studied from 1986 to 1990. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in research and writing, which he has applied throughout his editorial career.
Freelance and Early Career Experience
In the early stages of his career, Mark Shimabukuro gained experience as a Freelance Reporter for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch from 1993 to 1994 in St. Louis, MO. He also worked at iostudio as Managing Editor for GX Magazine and Content Marketing from 2011 to 2014 in Nashville, TN, further developing his editorial skills and industry knowledge.