Amber Williams
About Amber Williams
Amber Williams serves as the Editorial Director for The New York Times for Kids, a position she has held since 2021. She has a diverse background in editorial roles, including previous positions at Wired Magazine, Scientific American, and Popular Science.
Current Role at The New York Times
Amber Williams serves as the Editorial Director for The New York Times for Kids. She has held this position since 2021, focusing on creating engaging content tailored for younger audiences. Her role involves overseeing editorial strategies, content development, and ensuring that the material aligns with the publication's standards.
Previous Experience at The New York Times
Prior to her current role, Amber Williams worked at The New York Times as the Editor of The New York Times for Kids from 2018 to 2021. She also served as a Senior Staff Editor from 2017 to 2018. During her tenure, she contributed to various editorial projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing the publication's reach among younger readers.
Experience at Scientific American and Popular Science
Amber Williams held the position of Associate Editor at Scientific American from 2014 to 2017. In this role, she was involved in the editorial process and contributed to the publication's scientific content. Prior to that, she worked as an Assistant Editor at Popular Science from 2012 to 2014, where she supported editorial tasks and content creation.
Education and Academic Background
Amber Williams earned a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology and English from Boston College, where she studied from 2006 to 2010. She furthered her education at New York University, obtaining a Master of Arts in Journalism from 2010 to 2011. Her academic background has provided her with a strong foundation in both science and communication.
Early Career and Internships
Amber Williams began her career with various roles that included working as an Editorial Fellow at Wired Magazine in 2012. She also gained experience as a Biology Research Assistant and an Introductory Biology Teaching Assistant at Boston College from 2008 to 2010. These early positions contributed to her development in both editorial and scientific fields.