EDITORIAL EXPERIENCE
Radiological Society of North America, Oak Brook, IL - April 2018 - Present
Social Media Manager
- Manages RSNA social media brand an sub-brand presences on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and other channels as appropriate. Manages posting and responding on all channels
- Develops and manages social media content and editorial calendar on a monthly basis, reflecting business needs, initiatives and organizational marketing priorities throughout
- Writes copy for social media platforms and marketing pieces, including websites, PowerPoint
presentations, reports and other marketing projects as assigned. Maintains organizational voice and brand standards in marketing and communications - Monitors social media conversations and actively participates in relevant discussions. Provides customer service as necessary
- Monitors social media analytics and develops status reports; uses knowledge gained to identify trends and industry-leading practices to apply new thinking and innovation to RSNA social media programs
- Gathers insights and market research related to RSNA customer needs and habits and current events. Shares knowledge with Marketing team and other departments
- Proposes and launches new social media tactics and channels that suit RSNA marketing objectives
MGMT, Los Angeles, CA - June 2018 - Present
Social Media Strategist
- Manages social media strategy for Columbia Recordings artists MGMT ("Kids", "Time toPretend", "Electric Feel")
- Curates original digital content, including videos, graphics and social media promotioncampaigns for releases, appearances and tours
American Society of Safety Engineers, Park Ridge, IL, May 2013-October 2017
Digital Content Strategist
- Responsible for the strategy, moderation, and engagement of social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn
- Increased Facebook fans by 18% and Twitter followers by 14% in first three months after taking over social media accounts
- Writes copy for webinars/seminars/symposiums on social platforms and website
- Works in various CMS to design and maintain web pages
- Pitches, writes, and edits feature- and brief-length copy for Professional Safety Magazine, the leading industry publication with a circulation of 35,000
- Directs, writes, edits, and manages digital content, including blogs, videos and podcasts
Noisey, New York, NY, April 2017 - PresentContributor
- Pitches and writes digital music related content for VICE Media's Noisey music publication.
Men's Journal, New York, NY, April 2016-Present
Contributor
- Pitches and writes digital content for the Wenner Media publication
The Hold Steady & Craig Finn, Brooklyn, NY, January 2009-Present
Social Media Manager
- Manages all social media for The Hold Steady and solo artist Craig Finn
- Increased audience across social media platforms, including 40% increase in organic follows on Twitter and doubled number of followers on Instagram
- Acts as liaison between artist, management, and record label to resolve customer service issues pertaining to releases, merchandise, and ticket sales
- Creates and curates original digital content, including videos, graphics, email campaigns, and social media promotion campaigns for releases, appearances and tours
U.S. Cellular, Chicago, IL, April 2012-January 2013
Web Copywriter
- Developed and revised copy for internal reference documents and support material
- Researched and catalogued app content in advance of app re-launch
Flavorpill, New York, NY, July 2010-October 2010
Social Media Intern
- Optimized content across social media, including Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter, and Reddit
- Led re-launch and re-development of Flavorpill’s app to increase downloads and visibility
- Managed and contributed pop-culture commentary to company’s Tumblr blog
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Technical: Adobe InDesign and Photoshop; Final Cut; Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word; fundamentals of HTML and CSS
Social media: Blogger, Facebook, Facebook Live, Instagram, LinkedIn, Periscope, Pinterest, Reddit, Snapchat, Spotify, Tumblr, Twitter, Vimeo, Vine, WordPress, and YouTube
Analytics: Facebook Insights, Google Analytics, Twitter Analytics
EDUCATION
Columbia College Chicago: Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, 2008