Quoctrung Bui
About Quoctrung Bui
Quoctrung Bui is a Graphics Editor at Upshot, part of The New York Times, where he has worked since 2015. He specializes in creating visual content that simplifies complex economic and social issues for a wide audience.
Work at The New York Times
Quoctrung Bui has served as a Graphics Editor at Upshot for The New York Times since 2015. In this role, he focuses on creating visual content that simplifies complex economic and social issues for a wide audience. His work involves covering topics related to economics, urban development, and social policy. Bui employs data visualization techniques to enhance storytelling, making information more accessible and engaging for readers.
Education and Expertise
Quoctrung Bui earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Math from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he studied from 2006 to 2010. He furthered his education at The George Washington University in 2011 for 11 months. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in data visualization and journalism, particularly in the areas of economics and social issues.
Previous Experience
Before joining The New York Times, Quoctrung Bui worked as a Research Assistant at the Federal Reserve Board from 2010 to 2013 in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. He then transitioned to NPR, where he served as a Multimedia Producer from 2013 to 2015 in New York. These roles contributed to his expertise in data analysis and multimedia storytelling.
Data Visualization Techniques
In his role at The New York Times, Quoctrung Bui utilizes data visualization techniques to enhance the storytelling aspect of journalism. His approach involves transforming complex data into visual formats that are easier for the audience to understand. This skill is particularly important in covering intricate topics related to economics and social policy.