Janet Elder was a writer, author, editor and reporter who worked for The New York Times for about three decades. She began working for the Times as a reporter in the mid-1980s, and eventually became one of their top editors. At her death in 2017 she was one of the highest ranking women at the Times.[1] During her tenure, she wrote about several social issues, explained survey results, and edited for election analyses. She also conducted administrative work behind the scenes.[1][2]
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Janet ElderBorn July 6, 1956 Poughkeepsie, New YorkDied December 20, 2017 (aged 61) Occupation Writer, editor, reporter Early life and education
Elder was born in Poughkeepsie, New York on July 6, 1956.[1] She attended New York University where she received both a bachelor's degree and then a master's degree.[1]
Career
In 1975, Elder interviewed for a Times/CBS News poll, but didn't begin working for the Times as a reporter until the mid-1980s.[1] She wrote a book after being diagnosed with cancer called Huck.[3] She married Rich Pinsky in 1985 and they had a son.[1] She died on December 20, 2017 at age 61 after suffering from cancer.[1][2]
References
- Genzlinger, Neil (2017-12-21). "Janet Elder, a Top Editor at The Times, Dies at 61". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2018-02-01.
- "Janet Elder, a top editor at the Times, is dead at 61 - The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved 2018-02-01.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janet_Elder
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