CLAY RISEN
Experience Deputy Editor, Op-Ed Company Name The New York Times Dates Employed Jan 2010 – Present Employment Duration 8 yrs Freelancer Company Name Freelance Journalist and editor Dates Employed 2002 – Present Employment Duration 15 yrs I have published articles in a variety of national publications, including Smithsonian, the Atlantic and the New York Times Magazine. I am the author of three books: "The Bill of the Century: The Epic Battle for the Civil Rights Act," "American Whiskey, Bourbon and Rye: A Guide to the Nation's Favorite Spirit" and "A Nation on Fire: America in the Wake of the King Assassination." Senior Staff Editor, Op-Ed Desk Company Name The New York Times Dates Employed Jul 2015 – Nov 2016 Employment Duration 1 yr 5 mos Location Greater New York City Area I solicit and edit articles for the daily op-ed and Sunday Review sections. Staff Editor, Op-Ed Company Name The New York Times Dates Employed Jan 2010 – Jul 2015 Employment Duration 5 yrs 7 mos Location Greater New York City Area I solicit and edit articles for the daily op-ed and Sunday Review sections. Managing Editor Company Name Democracy: A Journal of Ideas Dates Employed Mar 2006 – Jan 2010 Employment Duration 3 yrs 11 mos Location Washington D.C. Metro Area Ran the daily operations for one of the country's leading progressive journals, including soliciting authors, editing articles and managing staff and interns. See more positions Education University of Chicago Degree Name Master's Degree Field Of Study Social Science Dates attended or expected graduation 2000 – 2001 Studied modern German history, with a focus on Weimar-era politics. Georgetown University Degree Name Bachelor's Degree Field Of Study International Relations and Affairs Grade Cum Laude Dates attended or expected graduation 1995 – 1999 Activities and Societies: Editor in Chief, The Hoya newspaper Studied modern European history, culminating in an honors thesis and a certificate in European studies. Studied abroad in Quito, Ecuador.
