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Rachel Wilson - Associate Editor, CNN Digital Data and Graphics

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Updated 12:41 PM EST, Thu November 7, 2024

Rachel Wilson

Associate Editor, CNN Digital Data and Graphics

Rachel Wilson is an associate data and graphics editor on CNN Digital’s Data and Graphics team. Covering a wide range of topics from climate and business to breaking news, she uses data analysis and data visualization to add depth to stories and make them more accessible to readers.

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Rachel Wilson is an associate data and graphics editor on CNN Digital’s Data and Graphics team. Covering a wide range of topics from climate and business to breaking news, she uses data analysis and data visualization to add depth to stories and make them more accessible to readers.
Wilson joined CNN as an intern in 2023 after earning a Master’s degree in Digital Journalism from Goldsmiths University of London. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Economy from King’s College London. Wilson is an Indonesian native currently based in London.