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New York, Ny, Us

Provide consulting (operational, strategic, and content) and outsourced editorial and communications services (content strategy and development, writing, editing, marketing collateral, internal communications) to a diverse range of B2B and B2C clients.

Wilmington, De, Us

Westchester Magazine, Hudson Valley Magazine, Westchester Home, 914INC., Westchester/Hudson Valley Weddings, Ultimate Guide to Westchester, and Ultimate Guide to Hudson Valley.I oversaw seven consumer titles (two monthlies, two quarterlies, and three annuals) and all New York-based custom publishing projects. This included leading a team of ~30 across editorial, photo/art, production, and digital at two locations and managing a $1M+ budget. I collaborated with sales, circulation, marketing, and other teams, working closely with the marketing director to develop magazine-branded; I also reviewed copy produced by the marketing team. In addition, I represented the company and their publications in the community and in media appearances.♦ Drove consistent newsstand sales growth (30% in 2017), high/top-of-range subscription renewal rates, and top reader satisfaction and engagement scores.♦ Established distinct editorial voices and tones for each publication and website; conceptualized covers, features, and story packages, worked with creative directors on cover design, performed top-level editing, and approved final proofs to ensure alignment of content and brand integrity.♦ Achieved profitability for digital operations in 2014 with redesign of magazine group’s website and blog & newsletter system; increased unique page views by 39%, boosted average newsletter open rate to 28% (vs. industry standard of 18%), and improved click-through rate to 30% (vs. industry standard of 12%).♦ Launched quarterly business lifestyle magazine (914INC.) in 2010; delivered 15% growth in total revenue via magazine ad sales and branded events.♦ Saved ~$170K by reorganizing New York operations in 2014.♦ Spearheaded full resdesigns of 914INC. (2015), Westchester Home (2014), and Westchester Magazine (2013).♦ CRMA award winner/nominee. ♦ Earned three promotions: Editorial Director (6/14-12/17), Editor-in-Chief (6/13-6/14), Executive Editor (11/12-6/13).

Soap Opera WeeklyI led day-to-day print and online operations of a national weekly consumer publication with a readership of 5M+. As such, I was fully accountable for copy/story trafficking, deadline compliance, issue planning, story scheduling, pagination, production schedule adherence, line editing, and proofing/approval of final drafts. I prepared the annual editorial and freelance budgets; managed staffing, new hire and intern orientation, scheduling, and performance matters; and facilitated cross-functional collaboration among the editorial, art, photo, copy, advertising, and production departments. represented the magazine at the Emmy Awards and other industry events.♦ Spearheaded the magazine’s early online efforts, managing chat rooms, message boards, and web-exclusive content.♦ Wrote and edited features, critical reviews, and news stories, conducted celebrity interviews, and provided guest commentary on radio and television outlets, including CNN, ABC, and SOAPnet; quoted for expert commentary and analysis in other publications.♦ Orchestrated efforts to broaden magazine’s appeal and grow readership by successfully launching and directing prime-time/non-soap opera television coverage, establishing vital relationships with key television industry stakeholders.♦ Created and served as Editor-in-Chief of Reality Check, an SIP on reality TV shows.

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Soap Opera MagazineAssigned and top-edited cover stories and feature packages; served as primary show editor for General Hospital and All My Children; interviewed actors/celebrities and television industry executives and wrote news stories, features, and critical pieces; edited several FOB and BOB departments; managed freelance writers and outsourced reporting staff in New York and Los Angeles; represented magazine at industry events. ♦ Helped lead editorial revamp that increased newsstand sales by 25%, closing the gap with the #2publication in the soaps category.♦ In 1997 helped develop and launch Soap Opera News, a new weekly sister publication.

B.A., Social Sciences

Semester Abroad In Istanbul, Turkey

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