Sarah Kessler
About Sarah Kessler
Sarah Kessler is a Senior Staff Editor at The New York Times, where she writes feature stories about business and oversees special section feature packages for the DealBook newsletter. She has previously held editorial positions at various media outlets, including Fast Company, Quartz, and Medium.
Current Role at The New York Times
Sarah Kessler serves as a Senior Staff Editor at The New York Times, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she writes feature stories focused on business and oversees special section feature packages for the DealBook newsletter. Her responsibilities include managing content strategy and ensuring high-quality reporting within the publication.
Previous Experience in Journalism
Prior to her current role, Kessler held various editorial positions across notable media organizations. She worked at Fast Company as a Senior Writer in 2016 and previously served as Associate Editor and Staff Writer there from 2012 to 2016. Kessler also contributed to Quartz, where she was a Reporter, Deputy Membership Editor, and Deputy Editor from 2016 to 2019. Additionally, she worked at Medium as Senior Editor for OneZero from 2019 to 2021 and at Mashable as an Editor and Features Writer from 2010 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
Kessler studied at Northwestern University, where she developed her skills in journalism and writing. Her educational background has contributed to her expertise in business reporting and editorial management, allowing her to excel in various roles throughout her career.
Authorship and Publications
In addition to her editorial work, Sarah Kessler authored the book titled 'GIGGED,' which explores the gig economy. Her reporting has been recognized and cited by major publications, including The Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, New York Magazine, and NPR, highlighting her influence in the field of journalism.
Early Career in Local News
Kessler began her journalism career as a Local News Correspondent for The Elkhorn Independent from 2005 to 2007. This early experience laid the foundation for her subsequent roles in larger media organizations and helped her develop a strong understanding of community reporting.