Maya Salam
About Maya Salam
Maya Salam is a Senior Staff Editor and Reporter at The New York Times, with a background in journalism and English from the University of Kentucky and Metropolitan State University of Denver. She has held various editorial roles at Yahoo!, VPI, and Associated Content throughout her career.
Current Role at The New York Times
Maya Salam serves as a Senior Staff Editor and Reporter at The New York Times. She has held this position since 2015, contributing to the publication's editorial team for over nine years. Based in the Greater New York City Area, her work involves overseeing content and reporting on various topics, ensuring high standards of journalism.
Education and Expertise
Maya Salam studied Journalism and English at the University of Kentucky. She furthered her education at Metropolitan State University of Denver, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism with a focus on editorial work, along with English in writing. This academic background provides her with a solid foundation in both writing and journalism.
Previous Experience at Yahoo!
Maya Salam has extensive experience at Yahoo!, where she worked in various roles. She was a Content Specialist for one year from 2010 to 2011 and later served as an Editor on the Front Page team from 2014 to 2015 for eight months. Additionally, she worked as an Editor from 2010 to 2013 for three years in Denver, CO. Her roles at Yahoo! contributed to her skills in content management and editorial oversight.
Career Background in Copywriting and Editing
Before her tenure at The New York Times, Maya Salam worked as a Senior Copywriter at VPI from 2007 to 2010 for three years. She also held freelance positions, including a role as a Freelance Editor at Associated Content from 2009 to 2010 and as a Content Manager for three months in 2010. These positions enhanced her editing and writing capabilities across various platforms.