Rachel Poser
About Rachel Poser
Rachel Poser is a Story Editor at The New York Times Magazine, having previously held various editorial positions at Harper's Magazine and The New York Times. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Princeton University and two Master's degrees from Harvard University and the University of Oxford.
Current Role at The New York Times Magazine
Rachel Poser serves as a Story Editor at The New York Times Magazine. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the editorial direction and content development of the magazine. Her role involves collaborating with writers and other editors to shape narratives and ensure the publication meets its editorial standards.
Previous Experience at Harper's Magazine
Prior to her current role, Rachel Poser worked at Harper's Magazine for several years. She held various positions, including Senior Editor from 2018 to 2020, Associate Editor from 2017 to 2018, and Assistant Editor from 2015 to 2017. During her tenure, she played a significant role in content creation and editorial management.
Experience at The New York Times
Before becoming a Story Editor, Rachel Poser worked as the Sunday Opinion Editor at The New York Times from 2021 to 2022. In this capacity, she was responsible for overseeing opinion pieces published on Sundays, contributing to the newspaper's editorial voice and public discourse.
Educational Background
Rachel Poser has a strong academic background. She studied at Princeton University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Hons) from 2007 to 2011. She furthered her education at Harvard University, obtaining a Master’s Degree in History of Art and Architecture from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, she studied Classical Archaeology at the University of Oxford, achieving a Master of Studies (MSt) with Distinction in 2013.
Early Career Experience
Rachel Poser's early career includes an international experience as a Princeton-in-Asia Fellow at Viet Nam News - Vietnam News Agency from 2011 to 2012. This role provided her with valuable insights into journalism and editorial practices in a different cultural context.