Matt Craig
About Matt Craig
Matt Craig is a News Assistant at The New York Times, known for his contributions to a Pulitzer Prize-winning project on COVID-19. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications: Digital Sports Production from Ball State University and a Master's degree in Journalism from Northwestern University.
Work at The New York Times
Matt Craig has been employed at The New York Times as a News Assistant since 2020. In this role, he contributes to various news stories and reporting efforts, specifically focusing on national desk stories in Southern California. His responsibilities include assisting in the research and fact-checking processes, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the information presented.
Education and Expertise
Matt Craig holds a Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications: Digital Sports Production from Ball State University, where he studied from 2014 to 2018. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Journalism from Northwestern University, completing his studies in 2019. This educational background equips him with skills in digital media production and journalistic practices.
Background
Before his current position, Matt Craig gained experience in various roles within the media industry. He worked as a Social Media Content Producer and Embedded Reporter for the NCAA from 2016 to 2017. He also served as a Contributing Writer and Social Media Manager at The Athletic from 2017 to 2018. His early career included an internship at Turner Sports, where he focused on editorial and digital production for PGA.com.
Achievements
Matt Craig contributed to a Pulitzer Prize-winning project for Public Service by tracking and fact-checking COVID-19 case data. He has also reported on significant historical events, including contributing to a front-page story on the 1921 Tulsa Massacre. His work has been featured in various online and print publications, where he has been active as a Contributing Writer since 2019.