David Mark Email & Phone Number

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• August 2022 – Present* Assign and evaluate story pitches from website staff reporters and outside contributors for the magazine’s Washington Briefing section (politics and policy.)* Line-edit all Washington Briefing.
• Planned both deadline and longer-term coverage of the 2020 presidential campaign. Reoriented a pre-COVID-19 plan that had been focused on field reporting, to largely remote-work journalism, finding original angles on.
• Previously edited early morning newsletter, “Daily on Defense” — planning and refining coverage of the military and foreign policy.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Edited stories by CNN Digital Politics staff writers and on-air reporters for this premier political site – in a high-pressure, deadline-based environment. Wrote about presidential campaigns, foreign policy and congressional legislation.

Palo Alto, CA

Recruited from Politico to run this Silicon Valley-based news-and-discussion site. Effectively managed daily content and oversaw the editorial team of four staff writers and dozens of freelancers.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

As a senior staff member, I edited stories to garner highest impact; wrote features and articles; shared political expertise with staff for accuracy of the news; and managed a major online forum. I represented organization through in-person interviews as well.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Edited all content and oversaw full production of the 40,000-circulation magazine, covering the business of politics and the consulting world. Represented organization in the news media and other public forums.

District Of Columbia, United States

• Covered the House floor and leadership for CQ’s daily publication, including legislative action, behind-the-scenes jockeying, press conferences, and breaking news.

• Wrote about politics and local government; produced general assignment stories and features.

Master Of Science (M.S.)

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science And Government