Tim Wallace
About Tim Wallace
Tim Wallace serves as the Senior Editor for Geography at The New York Times, where he leads innovative projects by integrating his diverse background in academia, technology, and journalism. He holds a PhD in Geography and has previously worked in various roles, including Graphics Director at HuffPost and Creative Lead at Descartes Labs.
Current Role at The New York Times
Tim Wallace serves as the Senior Editor for Geography at The New York Times, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he leads innovative projects that integrate his diverse experience in academia, technology, and journalism. His expertise in cartography and geospatial modeling plays a crucial role in shaping the geographic content produced by the publication.
Previous Experience in Journalism
Prior to his current role, Tim Wallace worked at The New York Times as a Graphics Editor from 2012 to 2018. He also held the position of Graphics Director at HuffPost for seven months in 2012. His experience in these roles has contributed to his strong visual communication skills, particularly in photography and image processing.
Educational Background
Tim Wallace earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Geography from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he studied from 2008 to 2016. He also holds a Master of Arts (MA) in Maritime Archaeology from the University of Southampton, completed between 2002 and 2004. Earlier, he obtained a Bachelor's degree in Classics, Geography, and Art from Macalester College, where he studied from 1998 to 2002.
Technical Expertise and Skills
Tim Wallace possesses strong skills in cartography and geospatial modeling, which are essential for his role as Senior Editor for Geography. His background in arts and design complements his technical skills, enhancing his ability to communicate complex geographic information effectively. Additionally, he has experience in photography and image processing, further strengthening his visual communication capabilities.
Career Timeline and Previous Roles
Tim Wallace has held various positions throughout his career. He worked as a Geospatial Technology Specialist at The Public Archaeology Laboratory, Inc. from 2005 to 2008 and as an Aerial Imagery Technician at GeoVantage for eight months in 2005. He served as a Research Assistant at Maastricht University from 2004 to 2005 and at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 2008 to 2012. He also worked at Descartes Labs as Creative Lead and later as Head of Creative in 2020.