Kris Carlon Email & Phone Number

Overseeing all content on Authority Media properties including Android Authority and Sound Guys:- Craft and execute content strategy for multiple technology properties (incl. websites, social media channels, and YouTube/short-form video) with over 20MM users.- Serve as Executive Editor of Android Authority and Sound Guys- Lead streamlining efforts incl. staffing, tools, workflows, automations, and best practices- Ensure consistency of standards and processes across properties- Analyze content performance metrics to ensure goals are met, make data-driven decisions- Lead hiring, onboarding, performance meetings, and all-teams- Manage a team of 50+ writers, videographers, and SEOs around the globe- Liaise with revenue team on licensing, lead generation, and campaigns- Collaborate with design/dev teams on UI, layout, and site functionality- Set content priorities and manage content calendar and content marketing- Handle inbound crisis communications and conflict resolution- Develop time-saving initiatives to increase efficiency and ensure on-time delivery

Berlin

Head of content for mobile technology website, incl. social media and YouTube:- Develop, implement, and manage content strategy for 15+MM users- Oversee all social media and video content production for 7.5+M subs- Directed senior editorial team and set the tone for 40+ global content team- Implement style guides, best practices, workflows, benchmarks, and tools- Set and maintain high editorial standards and analyze performance- Research and introduce efficient software solutions- Manage Android Authority’s global content team- Coordinate all event attendance (trade shows, product launches, briefings)- Work with dev team, rev team, and external stakeholders - Lead quarterly all-team feedback meetings and performance reviews

Berlin

Managing editor overseeing content production at Android Authority:- Identify, assign, and edit content tasks- Produce high-quality content including reviews, videos, and features- Co-manage a team of writers spread around the globe- Attend product launches and trade shows (CES, MWC, IFA, Google I/O)- Handle embargoes and sensitive information- Responsible for staffing and disciplinary actions- Work with internal and external stakeholders- Research content trends to increase traffic- Work with SEO, affiliate, dev, and revenue teams- Manage YouTube/video team

Berlin, Germany

Senior Editor focused on mobile technology, the Android platform, and technology trends:- Produce high-quality articles, reviews, photos, and videos- Attend international launch events and trade shows- Liaise with PRs, industry contacts, and sources

Berlin, Germany

Edit and create content for AndroidPIT's North American/English language website:- Write news, reviews, how-tos, best lists, and features- Test and compare hardware- Review and compare Android apps- Produce video content for YouTube channel- Manage social media- Update website content- Manage forums- Attend launch events and trade shows

Ramingining, Northern Territory, Australia

Complete business and financial management of an Aboriginal-owned art centre in remote Australia. Duties included: - Complete fiscal responsibility for member artists, stakeholders and government funders- Development and implementation of marketing, promotion, and sales strategies- Servicing the governing body and liaising with government- Staffing, including recruitment, training, development, supervision and support- Conducting board meetings and AGM in a cross-cultural environment- Ensuring alignment of art centre activities and operations with constitution and federal guidelines- Bookkeeping and preparation of accounts for auditor- Development and coordination of exhibitions, competition entries, and trade shows- Professional development training- Development of business plan- Implementation of cost-cutting strategies- Completion of funding applications, grant writing, and acquittals

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Recruiting for all non-nursing staff at multiple British Columbia hospitals:- Screening resumes- Placing ads- Referral of applicants to Recruitment Advisors- Telephone screening and interviewing- Monitoring web content- Maintaining applicant tracking database- Coordinating and presenting monthly new employee orientation sessions- Reference checking- Summarising and presenting reference results to Advisors and Operations Leaders- Testing applicants- Compiling new employee packages and generating offer letters- First point of contact for applicants

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Machine was a bi-monthly contemporary visual arts journal, co-edited by Kris Carlon and Holly Arden. Machine featured critical articles, reviews, and artworks by both emerging and established practitioners.