Robert Bole Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Oversee growing digital practice that specializes in online storytelling, creating the content that advances a cause, redefines a brand, and quells a crisis to reach consumers, stakeholders, reporters, and legislators directly.

Working with leading cyber, space, AI, and cloud technology companies in a global cohort focused on technology and urban resiliency, led a mentorship session and engagement on strategic communications and government affairs for emerging businesses

Internews in an international NGO that focuses on fighting Information poverty and inequality where citizens have limited or no access to high-quality, local information. Internews counters limits to freedom of expression and reduced informed choice by increasing information access, community inclusion, expanding high-quality information content and promoting media engagement.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Byline Me is a start-up building a marketplace for journalists, publishers and brands to connect, find and acquire quality journalism and native ad content. (bylineme.com)

New York, New York, Us

Washington, Dc, Us

Lead project director on developing global expansion strategy for The Atlantic

New York, Ny, Us

Worked for International President & Global Editor to co-lead business planning process for New York Times $50M international expansion. Led teams developing global expansion strategies, and was lead on foundational business development opportunities in Europe, Asia and Africa. Reporting on the outcome of the process: http://www.politico.eu/blogs/spence-on-media/2016/05/how-the-new-york-times-plans-to-conquer-the-world/, and http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/15/business/media/new-york-times-plans-international-digital-expansion.html?_r=0.

Washington, Dc, Us

Robert Bole led strategy for US international media, comprising of five separate media organizations that reach 218 million weekly audience in 60+ languages in over 100 markets. As the chief corporate strategy officer, he oversaw the formation and execution of BBG's global growth and development strategy encompassing its television, radio, digital and mobile platforms. Bole led a range of business operations for for BBG's media development by growing its 2,500 affiliate partnership, producing editorial and digital product innovation, which included social media, mobile and connected device platforms, providing research and data insights and performance review of both media and management activities. In his role, Bole is also led in the formulation and coordination of BBG's media and platform response to crisis, such as expanding Russian language television and digital programming and creation of an expanded Iraqi television and digital stream.He also played a key role in managing BBG's relationship within the US government and with foreign partners. Bole was the primary coordinator with the National Security Council, the State Department and other elements of U.S. foreign policy apparatus. He frequently briefed Congress on BBG activities and participates in budget and policy formation. Bole is also led BBG's relationship with international partners, such as the BBC, Deutsche Welle, as well as consulting with foreign governments on media and communications.

Washington, Dc, Us

Robert Bole led the innovation practice in US international media. As a Director of Innovation he was the driving force for digital innovation and platform strategy at the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG).Head of digital product development to advance multimedia editorial strategies across platforms and distribution channels. - Manage 17+ developers, product managers, designers, quality assurance and system managers.- Established first full-time mobile unit and grew to three teams producing news, video and audio apps in 60+ languages, and SMS/MMS, interactive voice response (IVR) and other mobile product.- Established first UX/user testing facility within BBG and provided user insights for the BBG and other parts of the government- Launched over thirty new products, including consumer-facing interactive/e-books, responsive design sites, user-led video editing (HTML5 video), video and audio annotation system, as well as back-end products, such as editorial translation/management tools,and an EC2-based video/audio affiliate distribution system- Transformed an IT office into an award-winning Open Source Agile with Scrum product development shop through a mixture of re-training and recruitment.

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Engaged to identify strategies to maximize the potential of technology across multiple platforms in service of public broadcasting’s mission. Manage digital media strategy and implementation for CPB’s $40 million federal appropriation throughout the national public broadcasting system. Develop investments into digital media content creation and distribution, lead multi-platform infrastructure development and deployment, and provide board and senior staff with outcome evaluation of projects. Work closely with major public media broadcasting entities – PBS, NPR, WGBH, WETA – to initiate and expand business development opportunities with technology companies.

Washington, Dc, Us

Promoted by CEO to restructure operations, management and content strategy functions to achieve an increase in online/mobile audience and quality of user experience. Oversaw all digital media operations, including back-end technology development, administered a $3.5 million operations budget and supervised 35+ employees, including 6 director-level reports. Devised and implemented a full technology transition and redesign of all consumer-facing web platforms.Led the growth and development of One Economy's five signature media properties; the Beehive, ZipRoad, 247Townhall.org, Louisiana Rebuilds, the Public Internet Channel and One Economy's corporate site.

Pioneered innovative state-wide, multi-state community development programs for low-income residents of the Northwest. Created the first large-scale Individual Development Account program in the nation to promote low-income savings and led efforts to create tax incentives for charitable donations, which still are in effect today. Created the first state-wide (Oregon, Utah) operating support program for affordable housing developers. Led grant-making investments into over 65 community organizations totally $14 million to advance local development agendas.

Portland, Or, Us

Developed and executed training and technical assistance programs to improve community development organizations and their impacts in the community. Led the City’s multi-organizational home ownership policy development process, resulting in over $8 million in new programs to support low-income home ownership. Established innovative programs to build a “community of practice” to help exchange technical skills among younger community development staff. Worked with the federal government to implement one of the first lead-based paint programs in the country.

Mcp, City Planning

Ba, Economics