Vivian Schiller

VP and Executive Director at The Aspen Institute

Vivian Schiller is an experienced executive with a diverse background in journalism, media, and technology. She currently serves as the VP and Executive Director at The Aspen Institute.1

Career Highlights

NBC News: Schiller held the position of Senior VP & Chief Digital Officer at NBC News from July 2011 to January 2014. In this role, she led NBC News Digital, overseeing the network's digital presence across web, mobile, and social media platforms. She was responsible for strategic oversight of various NBC News properties, including NBCNews.com, TODAY.com, and NBCPolitics.com.1

Twitter: From January to October 2014, Schiller served as Head of News at Twitter, where she led the company's global news efforts and acted as an advocate for journalists and news organizations within Twitter's strategy and product development.1

NPR: Prior to her roles at NBC and Twitter, Schiller was the President and CEO of NPR from January 2009 to March 2011. During her tenure, she led NPR's worldwide media operations and worked to leverage technology to advance the organization's core mission.1

The New York Times: Schiller also held the position of Senior VP/General Manager at The New York Times from May 2006 to December 2008, where she was responsible for leading the day-to-day digital strategy and operations for NYTimes.com.1

Current Role and Recent Activities

As VP and Executive Director at The Aspen Institute, Schiller continues to work at the intersection of journalism, media, and technology. She has been involved in various initiatives and events, including:

Moderating panels on the future impacts of AI2
Participating in dialogues with government officials on technology and democracy3
Contributing to reports on responsible technology ecosystems4
Hosting summits focused on product equity in emerging technologies5

Vivian Schiller's extensive experience across major media and technology companies has positioned her as a prominent figure in the evolving landscape of digital media and responsible technology.