Alexandra Cheney

Alexandra Cheney has an extensive work experience in journalism and reporting. Alexandra started their career as a Multimedia Intern at Inc. Magazine in 2009, where they wrote daily stories on small business breaking news. Alexandra then joined The Wall Street Journal as a Freelance Reporter, Multimedia Producer, and later as an Entertainment and Business Reporter, covering art and entertainment, film and television studios. At Variety, Alexandra worked as a Senior Film Reporter, focusing on industry trends, financing deals, and the economics of major studios' movie slates. Alexandra also conducted video interviews for the publication.

Moving on, Alexandra worked at Meredith Corporation as an International Travel Writer, Culture and Business Reporter. Alexandra frequently contributed to InStyle magazine, writing destination guides and conducting Snapchat takeovers. Additionally, they served as the Los Angeles Editor for Centurion Magazine during their time at Meredith.

Alexandra's experience in travel writing and culture reporting continued at COOL HUNTING and Luxury Card, where they held positions as a Travel Writer and Culture Reporter. At Robb Report, they worked as an Auto and Culture Journalist.

In 2017, Alexandra joined Elite Traveler as the Motoring Pages Editor, overseeing the quarterly motoring pages and the annual Top Cars feature. Alexandra also contributed to destination guides and conducted interviews for the Big Interview section.

Most recently, Alexandra has been working at The New York Times as a Watches and Fine Jewelry Reporter, where they seek out, explores, pitches, and writes stories on watches and fine jewelry. Alexandra is also a contributor to seasonal gift guides and special sections.

In the future, Alexandra will be joining AFAR as a Travel Writer.

Overall, Alexandra Cheney has a diverse background in journalism, with a focus on travel, culture, entertainment, and luxury topics.

Alexandra Cheney earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Hispanic Studies from Wheaton College Massachusetts in 2006. During their undergraduate studies, they also spent a year abroad at Universitat Pompeu Fabra, where they focused on Spanish Film and Culture. Additionally, they attended the University School of Design and Engineering of Barcelona during the same period, immersing herself in Spanish Culture and Design.

In 2009, Alexandra pursued a Master of Science degree in Journalism at Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism.

Outside of their formal education, they obtained certifications in scuba diving, including a Dry Suit Diver certification from PADI in January 2020 and an Open Water Scuba Diver certification from PADI in January 2006.