David Segal

David Segal is a reporter for the Business section of The New York Times, currently based in New York City.1 Here are some key details about his career and background:

Experience

• David has been working as a reporter for The New York Times since January 2010, spanning over 14 years.1
• Prior to joining The New York Times, he worked at The Washington Post for 17 years, from January 1993 to December 2009.1

Roles and Responsibilities

At The New York Times, David's work involves:

• Writing features for the Business section on a wide range of topics.1
• Previously based in the London bureau, covering international stories.1
• Authoring "The Haggler," a bi-weekly column in the Sunday edition until June 2017.2

Notable Achievements

• Part of a team of New York Times reporters who won the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for Explanatory Reporting.2
• Gained attention for his 2010 story about a Brooklyn-based online eyeglass seller, which prompted Google to alter its algorithms.2

Writing Style and Approach

David describes himself as an all-purpose feature writer who:

• Covers diverse topics, typically writing in-depth pieces of 2,000 to 5,000 words.3
• Aims to write engaging stories about intriguing people across various subjects.3
• Emphasizes accuracy and thorough fact-checking in his reporting.3

Background

• Raised in Rhode Island suburbs and a small town in Vermont.3
• Began his journalism career in his mid-20s, writing for the Washington City Paper and Washington Monthly before joining The Washington Post.3

David Segal's versatile reporting skills and experience covering a wide range of topics have made him a valuable asset to The New York Times' Business section.