Xander Zellner is a senior music data analyst and social media specialist at Billboard. Since joining the staff in 2016, he has launched and managed many of the publication’s weekly music charts, including the Artist 100 and Emerging Artists, as well as the company’s first charts ranking the top songwriters and producers. In addition, he writes about new No. 1s and implements strategies to amplify and elevate historical chart achievements, while also highlighting key music trends around the world. He also runs the @billboardcharts social accounts on various platforms, including Twitter and Instagram. His work has appeared in USA Today, The Hollywood Reporter, Vibe, Stereogum, National Geographic, and more.
Before that, he graduated from Ohio University with a degree in journalism, grew up in Washington D.C. and Kansas City, and now lives in Brooklyn, N.Y.
You can email him at xander.zellner@billboard.com or connect with him on Instagram or Twitter @XanderZellner.