Making maps for the New York Times: the unexpected career of Tim Wallace

A journalist from the Times reflects on their most proud work, highlighting a piece about Hurricane Harvey where they directly engaged with affected people and used drones for immersive reporting, which marked a departure from their usual data-driven stories. They also recount a cherished experience of being interviewed by Cricket Magazine, a publication that resonated with them during their childhood struggles with learning disabilities, and express delight at sharing a publication issue with cartography legend Marie Tharp. Additionally, they recall a tense but memorable incident at the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland, where a rooftop camera setup intended to document protest activities led to a brief, amicable encounter with law enforcement, underscoring the unpredictable nature of field reporting.