Nick Bilton

Nick Bilton is a seasoned journalist and technology expert currently serving as a Special Correspondent for Vanity Fair since January 2016, focusing on technology, business, culture, and politics. Previously, Bilton worked as a Columnist for The New York Times from November 2009 to January 2016, where coverage included technology's influence on society. An adjunct professor at New York University from 2009 to 2012, Bilton taught a course in the Interactive Telecommunication Program. Prior roles at The New York Times included User Interface Specialist and Design Integration Editor, where responsibilities involved rethinking visual storytelling across various media platforms. As a co-founder of The Visual Mafia from 1996 to 1999, Bilton contributed to early web development and interactive user experience design. Bilton's educational background includes studies at the School of Visual Arts and The New School.