Tim Richardson Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

I lead PEN America’s efforts to connect with reporters and editors nationwide to share information and to be a resource on the disinformation landscape. My work is often tied to U.S. politics and advancements in generative AI.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Full-time journalism and disinformation consultant focused on outreach to media organizations and journalists ahead of the 2024 presidential election.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Led a team of seven senior staff reporters to conceptualize and create compelling, authoritative print and digital content while working alongside senior editors, social media experts and visual enterprise teams. • Directed editorial style and workflow for live breaking news, short-form stories and in-depth projects centering on federal agencies, infrastructure, the travel industry and transit. Developed plans to create and disseminate content using innovative methods.• Using strong editorial judgment, executed sharp editing on high-profile projects, ensuring they reached large audiences through newsletters and social media while using Chartbeat and Adobe Analytics for benchmarks and goals.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

∙Led a team that specialized in breaking news, ensuring rapid, accurate and comprehensive coverage of major events. Editor of live updates during major events like the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and high-profile protests.∙Managed complex, data-driven reporting to create compelling, reader-friendly stories.∙Collaborated closely with social and multimedia teams to optimize real-time news delivery across platforms, enhancing audience reach and engagement.∙Social media and newsletter lead: Managed the @PostLocal Twitter account and sent a daily news email to more than 200K subscribers. Monitored open rates, experimenting with different headline styles to maximize impact.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

∙ Utilized Chartbeat and Adobe Analytics for real-time data analysis, guiding editorial decisions to boost digital readership and growth.∙ Played a key role in cross-departmental initiatives, integrating editorial decision-making with digital strategies to achieve company goals.∙ Trained editorial teams in utilizing digital analytics tools as part of developing content strategy that included on-platform articles and social media posts.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

∙ Directed the newsroom's day-to-day digital media efforts, delivering up-to-the-minute local and national news to a diverse audience.∙ Led website content strategy, dynamically selecting and updating lead stories based on news developments and audience analytics insights.∙ Pioneered the use of Twitter and other social media platforms to amplify news reach and engagement.

Henderson, Nev.

∙ Directed day-to-day coverage of the publication's first digital news team, transitioning from a print-only format to a dynamic online presence focused on reader engagement.∙ Led a new team of web-focused reporters and digital staff. Approached team-building in a start-up mindset to innovate digital news delivery. Focus areas included the gambling industry, Nevada politics, courts/crime and local neighborhood coverage.∙ Contributed to the development of a glossy magazine, VEGAS INC.∙ Part of a team that won prestigious Editor and Publisher and Online News Association awards, a testament to the organization’s successful shift to digital journalism and content innovation.∙ Helped to pioneer the use of multimedia in reporting, transforming the newsroom's approach to content creation and storytelling.

Arlington, Va.

∙ Led a newly developed team day-to-day in charge of creating the Post’s first online hyperlocal website, LoudounExtra.com, which focused on local news, high school sports and dining.∙ Created digital content for various digital platforms, including recording and editing a podcast for Washington Nationals columnist Thomas Boswell.

Naples, Fla.

∙ Managed the day-to-day digital news transition for a legacy print newsroom. Introduced digital storytelling tools like multimedia and interactive databases to legacy print reporters.∙ Appeared as a daily on-air personality, interviewing beat reporters about news events.∙ Part of a team that received six Newspaper Association of America Digital Edge Awards nominations, including for best overall news site.

Topeka, Kan.

∙ As the first online news editor, established and led the publication's digital presence, developing the newsroom's inaugural digital strategy.∙ Pioneered the use of multimedia in news reporting, selecting stories for enhancement with video and audio.∙ Crafted and defined this new role within the newsroom, leveraging emerging media to elevate the publication's online engagement.∙ Guided the transition from traditional print to an online news platform, setting the standard for digital news delivery in the organization.