Laura E. Adkins Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

Jewish Women International is the leading Jewish organization combatting gender-based violence, promoting women's leadership and financial empowerment.I oversee all email and social media marketing, optimize various CRM and project workflows, and help lead JWI's global conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) strategy.

New York, United States

Developed and executed the Forward’s editorial strategy and creative vision for Opinion:• Commissioned and edited high-impact personal essays, reported analyses, live debates, enterprise and multimedia projects from Forward journalists and freelancers • Led a 44% year-over-year growth in average pageviews per opinion story in 2022• Recruited and nurtured a diverse international cohort of writers, visual artists and photographers• During my tenure, 50% of Forward opinion pieces… Show more Developed and executed the Forward’s editorial strategy and creative vision for Opinion:• Commissioned and edited high-impact personal essays, reported analyses, live debates, enterprise and multimedia projects from Forward journalists and freelancers • Led a 44% year-over-year growth in average pageviews per opinion story in 2022• Recruited and nurtured a diverse international cohort of writers, visual artists and photographers• During my tenure, 50% of Forward opinion pieces were written by women, 18% by writers of color, and 10% by LGBTQIA+ writers• Managed the Forward’s deputy opinion editor, senior contributing editor, and contributing columnists• Researched, reported, and wrote articles on antisemitism and global Jewish life with a focus on data, voice, and trendsOptimized editorial focus and vision using reader engagement data and strong editorial judgment:• Established and analyzed audience growth targets using Google Analytics and Chartbeat• Managed and mentored the Forward’s audience engagement editor • Wrote headlines and display copy, and sourced or created graphics and images for stories• Fine-tuned story formats and topic selection to optimize reach, impact, and reader experience• Closely collaborated with colleagues on special projects, live events, workflow, audience and editorial strategy Show less

Greater New York City Area

I taught an undergraduate course in the Journalism track of the English major on columns and editorials.

Greater New York City Area

• Commissioned, edited, and prepared opinion stories for JTA's opinion section• Wrote articles for jta.org, including data-driven journalismThe section I edit: https://jta.org/opinionThe pieces I've written: https://www.jta.org/author/laura-e-adkins

Greater New York City Area

• Created and maintained the Forward's vibrant and fast-growing community network, Scribe. • Assigned and edited 50+ stories per month.• Wrote articles and blogs for forward.com, including advanced cartography and data driven journalism.Awards: • 2018 Finalist in Society Of Professional Journalists' Deadline Club Awards in the category of Magazine Personal Service for the Forward College Guide, with Aiden Pink• 2018 winner of the American Jewish Press Association's… Show more • Created and maintained the Forward's vibrant and fast-growing community network, Scribe. • Assigned and edited 50+ stories per month.• Wrote articles and blogs for forward.com, including advanced cartography and data driven journalism.Awards: • 2018 Finalist in Society Of Professional Journalists' Deadline Club Awards in the category of Magazine Personal Service for the Forward College Guide, with Aiden Pink• 2018 winner of the American Jewish Press Association's Rockower Award for special sections, for the Forward College Guide, with Aiden Pink• 2018 2nd place winner of the American Jewish Press Association's Rockower Award in single commentary for “Should We Still Be Singing Shlomo Carlebach’s Songs In The #MeToo Era?”The section I edited: http://forward.com/communityThe pieces I've written: http://forward.com/author/laura-e-adkins/Previous role: Contributing Network Editor (until Oct 20, 2017). Show less

Greater New York City Area

• Assisted in maintaining the diverse and vibrant Times of Israel blogging platform. • Wrote articles and blogs for the Times of Israel. http://www.timesofisrael.com/author/laura-adkins/‎http://www.blogs.timesofisrael.com/author/laura-adkins/‎

Greater New York City Area

I edited the daily newsletter Members of Congress, journalists, and businessmen alike trust to deliver the most comprehensive daily briefings on the Jewish community, Jewish Insider (JI).

Economics, Hebrew And Judaic Studies

Activities and Societies: Mock Trial, TorchPAC, Hillel, Shalhevet, Meet Eat and Torah, Women's Beit Midrash.

High School And International Baccalaureate Diploma, Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Speech and Debate, Future Business Leaders of America, Girls for Good, Varsity Cross Country, Congressional.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Middle Eastern Studies