Christopher Brinckerhoff Email & Phone Number

Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada

• Contributed to audience growth; increased to 60,000 print subscribers and 40,000 digital subscribers ofMetal Construction News and Metal Architecture.• Developed and collaborated with an extensive network of sources with more than 1,000 architects, contractors, manufacturers and other experts in the design and construction industry, which led to exclusive industry insights in coverage.• Built strong relationships with more than 75 industry experts monthly, which fostered new connections, and enabled in-depth reporting and exclusive industry insights.• Consistently met deadlines.• Organized a previously disorganized area of editorial content, which lowered editorial costs.• Identified efficiencies with artificial intelligence (AI) to research topics, write headlines and increase productivity.• Delivered exclusive, comprehensive coverage and industry insights that captivated readers in the architecture and construction industry.• Provided a diverse and compelling reading experience producing two 4-page feature stories and 30 pages of editorial content in six sections monthly.• Successfully pitched numerous stories annually, showcasing keen editorial judgement and industry expertise.• Leveraged social media platforms to drive website traffic and enhance brand visibility.• Published search engine optimized (SEO) content daily on content management systems.• Ensured editorial accuracy, consistency and adherence to AP Style copyediting two monthlypublications.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Made significant contributions to the growth of Journal and Topics Newspapers, a prominent suburban news outlet, through comprehensive coverage of business, community development, crime, education, state and municipal government, transportation and feature stories.• Played a key role in expansion of Printing News, a leading trade publication, with business coverage across compelling topics such as international business, contract negotiations and finance.• Wrote SEO articles for private clients, building their online presence and visibility.

Chicago

• Orchestrated editorial operations of a team of reporters, achieved remarkable growth of local publications at a national news outlet, resulting in a 100% audience increase in 1 1/2 years.• Cultivated thriving local news audiences and social media followings with thousands of dedicated followers.• Strategically drove online traffic to suburban Chicago local news websites Des PlainesPatch, Park Ridge Patch and Niles Patch, which contributed to increasing metrics including unique visitors, page views, subscribers, contributors, user-generated content and business listings.• Consistently met deadlines.• Produced and edited more than 3,000 impactful local news stories covering government, crime, business, education, arts and entertainment, and sports.• Employed photography and videography skills to capture and edit thousands of visuals for local news stories, which strengthened storytelling and audience engagement.

Palatine, Illinois, United States

• Consulted with diverse for-profit and nonprofit organizations and optimized technology including printing, mailing, signage, websites and promotional products to effectively manage brands and achieve objectives.• Collaborated within a team to develop, execute marketing plans, and analyze resulting data for informed decision making.

Columbia College, Chicago

• Contributed to a nonprofit organization’s mission to connect nonprofits with media professionals through a wide array of tasks including conducting interviews, producing videos, blogging, working on a content management system (CMS), managing databases, filling supporting roles for events and editing CMW's Media Guide, a publication information to connect nonprofit communicators with media professionals.