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Seattle, Wa, Us

My job is similar to what I did as a Microsoft FTE. Check that job below for more information.

Redmond, Washington, Us

Overnight and weekend editor for a fast-paced, 24/7, digital web news operation. Played a key role in launching this new news vertical in the U.S. for MSN, growing from nothing in August 2012 to No. 7 in the Comscore rankings for general news.By comScore’s account, 21 million unique visitors a month in the U.S. come to MSN News. We count 650 million page views a month in the U.S. and 2.2 billion globally.Managed up to six news producers in both the U.S. and abroad. Responsible for monitoring news events and making story selection, breaking news coverage, writing and editing, and promoting content on social media.Accomplishments:- Key member of team that launched a new, 24/7 news vertical at MSN, taking the site from zero audience in August 2012 to No. 7 in comScore rankings for general news.- Lead producer for many major breaking news events that drove significant traffic for MSN: San Bernardino shootings, death of Antonin Scalia, Boston Marathon bombings and more.- Lead a successful project with MSN News sites in international markets to improve efficiency by increasing coordination of coverage and sharing of content globally, a goal that had eluded producers for years. Result: International markets began working together on a daily basis.- Lead a project to update breaking news guidelines and train staff, resulting in increased speed and efficiency that won accolades from upper management and readers, and dramatically increased traffic.- Traveled to India to coordinate the launch of Widows 10 and its critical new programing opportunities for MSN News with staff in Delhi who run the site overnight. Was able to troubleshoot numerous problems and ensure a smooth launch.

Producer/reporter for neighborhood news website in Seattle’s Eastlake neighborhood. Involves all facets of news reporting: writing, photography, editing, video production, website production. Report and write stories on neighborhood news events. Also photograph events and have produced several videos on neighborhood events.

Redmond, Washington, Us

Home page producer for a major web portal. Accomplishments:- Identifying content from and promotion opportunities for MSN channels- Writing and editing home page headlines and abstracts that draw reader clicks- Overseeing and optimizing production process and workflow- Coordinating with MSN channels on content production and selection- Monitoring and interpreting analytics- Monitoring news events, identifying opportunities for coverage and implementing coverage- Training new employees on workflow, style and processesResults:My work has generated millions of page views on MSN channels, including several that have previously proven resistant to reader engagement.

Internal communications coordinatorIn charge of internal communications and strategic planning for major Seattle-area hospital. Worked with business partners across the hospital, including the CEO, to strategize messaging and execute communications plans, ensuring content fit hospital’s brand and messaging.Accomplishments:- Writer/editor and video producer for Day of Dance, major women’s health initiative. Produced dance video that drew 27,000 views on YouTube and helped attract more than 1,000 to weekend event.- Interviewed staff, wrote, edited and designed weekly Monday Memo newsletter and EverLink staff intranet. Broadened EverLink appeal by adding video, audio, slideshows and breaking news. Significantly increased staff engagement for both platforms.- Received Service Star award for outstanding customer service.

Web producer/content creatorWeb producer and project manager at major Seattle daily newspaper. Accomplishments:- Member of seven-person team that recommended and successfully implemented new computer system. Involved international travel, writing technical requirements, training staff and writing system code.- Won an SND award for designing and producing special project on pollution in the Duwamish Waterway.

I was a professional mentor, helping students produce the convention newspaper for the American Society of Newspaper Editors in 2006 and 2007. My focus was on design and infographics. I helped students turn their classroom knowledge into practical experience, critiqued their work, answered questions and encouraged them in their career pursuits.