Sharilyn Hufford
About Sharilyn Hufford
Sharilyn Hufford is the Deputy Editor of News Platforms at The New York Times, where she has worked since 2016. With a strong background in journalism and technology, she has played a key role in enhancing digital news delivery and integrating new technologies into newsroom operations.
Current Role at The New York Times
Sharilyn Hufford serves as the Deputy Editor for News Platforms at The New York Times, a position she has held since 2016. In this role, she focuses on integrating new technologies into newsroom operations. Her efforts facilitate a smoother transition to digital-first news strategies, enhancing the overall efficiency of news delivery across various platforms.
Previous Experience at The New York Times
Prior to her current role, Hufford worked at The New York Times in several capacities. She was the Assistant to the Editor for News Technology from 2007 to 2014. Following this, she served as a Senior Publishing Systems Analyst from 2014 to 2016. Throughout her tenure, she implemented innovative publishing systems that improved the efficiency of news delivery.
Experience in Journalism and News Design
Hufford has extensive experience in journalism and news design. She worked at Savannah Morning News in various roles, including News Planning and Design Editor and Webmaster. Additionally, she served as Assistant Metro Editor at Detroit Free Press and as News and Projects Designer at The Charlotte Observer. This diverse background has contributed to her strong editing and design skills.
Education and Professional Development
Hufford studied Journalism at Northwestern University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Journalism (BSJ) from 1990 to 1994. She furthered her education by participating in the Women's Leadership Program at Yale School of Management starting in 2017. Additionally, she was a Knight-Wallace Fellow at the University of Michigan from 2018 to 2019 and has pursued Product Management studies at General Assembly since 2014.