Megan Mc Kenna
About Megan Mc Kenna
Megan McKenna serves as the Managing Director of Marketing & Media Strategy at The New York Times, a position she has held since 2023. With a background in marketing and project management, she has previously worked for notable organizations including Empire State Development and Dow Jones.
Work at The New York Times
Megan Mc Kenna currently serves as the Managing Director of Marketing & Media Strategy at The New York Times, a position she has held since 2023. Prior to this role, she was the Director of Marketing & Media Strategy from 2020 to 2023 and the Senior Manager of Consumer Marketing from 2018 to 2020. Her tenure at The New York Times spans several years and includes significant contributions to marketing strategies and media initiatives.
Previous Experience in Marketing
Before her current role, Megan Mc Kenna worked at Dow Jones in various capacities, including Product Marketing Specialist and Integrated Marketing Manager. She also served as a Senior Marketing Coordinator for a brief period. Additionally, she worked as a Project Manager in Marketing at Empire State Development from 2013 to 2015. Her diverse experience in marketing roles has equipped her with a broad skill set in the field.
Education and Expertise
Megan Mc Kenna studied at Syracuse University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing, Retail Management, and Spanish from 2006 to 2010. She furthered her education at New York University, focusing on Portuguese Language and Literature from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, she studied at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile for 11 months in 2009, enhancing her linguistic and cultural competencies.
Internship Experience
Megan Mc Kenna began her career with an internship at Kenneth Cole Productions, where she worked as a Buying Intern from 2007 to 2009. This early experience provided her with foundational knowledge in the retail sector and contributed to her understanding of marketing dynamics.