Snigdha Koirala
About Snigdha Koirala
Snigdha Koirala serves as the Deputy Editor for International at The New York Times, focusing on audience engagement and news strategies. She has extensive experience in editorial roles, including positions at The New York Times and Columbia University.
Current Role at The New York Times
Snigdha Koirala serves as the Deputy Editor for the International desk at The New York Times. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the development of strategies for both breaking news and planned news coverage. Her focus on audience engagement is a key aspect of her role, ensuring that international news resonates with readers.
Previous Experience at The New York Times
Before her current role, Koirala worked at The New York Times in various capacities. She served as a Web Editor from 2010 to 2017, where she managed online content and user engagement. Following this, she was the Assistant Editor for Opinion from 2017 to 2019, where she contributed to the editorial direction of opinion pieces.
Experience at Columbia University
Koirala worked as an Associate Editor at Columbia University's Digital Knowledge Ventures from 2005 to 2007. In this role, she was involved in the editorial process, focusing on digital content and its dissemination. This experience contributed to her skills in managing and curating content for diverse audiences.
Education and Expertise
Snigdha Koirala studied at Simon Fraser University, where she earned a Master of Arts degree in English. Her academic background has provided her with a strong foundation in communication and editorial practices, which she applies in her professional roles.