Today's guest is Anne Bauer, Director of Data Science and Anna Coenen, Lead Data Scientist at the New York Times. Established in 1851, The New York Times is dedicated to helping people understand the world through on-the-ground, expert and deeply reported independent journalism. Their mission is to seek the truth and help people understand the world.

This mission is rooted in their belief that great journalism has the power to make each reader’s life richer and more fulfilling, and all of society stronger. At The Times, this mission and values guide the work they do every day. By acting in their spirit, they serve readers and society, ensure the continued strength of their journalism and business, and foster a healthy and vibrant Times culture.

In the show, Anne and Anna will discuss:

How they got involved in Data Science,

Using personalisation and recommendations to improve the reader experience,

The role of data governance in increasing effective marketing and advertising,

Interesting projects the Data Science team are working on,

How Data Science and Machine Learning has evolved within the company,

Exciting opportunities within New York Times,

& What they love about their job

E142 Anne Bauer, Director of Data Science and Anna Coenen, Lead Data Scientist at New York Times