Molly Cook Escobar
About Molly Cook Escobar
Molly Cook Escobar serves as a Graphics Fellow at The New York Times since 2023, following a diverse career in visual and data-related roles. Her educational background includes a Master's degree in Data Visualization from Parsons School of Design and dual Bachelor's degrees in Humanities and Arts from Carnegie Mellon University.
Current Role at The New York Times
Molly Cook Escobar serves as a Graphics Fellow at The New York Times, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she contributes to the development of visual content and graphics, enhancing the storytelling capabilities of the publication. Her work focuses on integrating data visualization techniques to present complex information in an accessible format.
Previous Experience in Data and Development
Prior to her current role, Escobar worked as a Front-End Developer at The Brookings Institution from 2022 to 2023. She also completed a three-month internship at The DataFace in 2022, where she gained experience in data visualization. These roles allowed her to develop technical skills in web development and data presentation.
Project Management and Visual Arts Background
Escobar has a background in project management and visual arts. She worked as a Project Manager, Visual at MARIA TASH from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, she held positions as an Art Handler at the New Museum of Contemporary Art and as a Visual Associate at Anthropologie, both in 2014-2015. These experiences provided her with a strong foundation in visual presentation and project coordination.
Educational Background in Design and Arts
Molly Cook Escobar holds a Master of Science in Data Visualization from Parsons School of Design - The New School, which she completed in 2022. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Humanities and Arts, focusing on Hispanic Studies and Fine Art, from Carnegie Mellon University in 2013. Additionally, she studied at Universitat de Barcelona for nine months, further enriching her educational experience.
Experience in Retail Visual Merchandising
Escobar has significant experience in retail visual merchandising, having worked at Saks Fifth Avenue as a Production Manager for Windows from 2016 to 2019 and as a Visual Associate from 2015 to 2016. These roles involved creating visually appealing displays and managing the presentation of merchandise, contributing to her expertise in visual communication.