Experience

Work

Senior Producer, CNN International Digital

2017 – present, London

More than doubled traffic to CNN from social in 2020. Grew unique users from key markets an average of 62% from social in 2020. Direct CNNI social media strategy on new and existing platforms. Edit social content. Identify and commission trending stories. Manage CNNI social media team. Currently manage CNN US social team in addition to international team.

Social Media Producer, CNN International Digital

2015 – 2017, London

Grew CNNI traffic from social media by 70%. Defined tone and voice of CNNI social media accounts. Launched CNNI on Facebook Live and Periscope. Designed and led social media training for staff.

Writer/Producer, CNN Digital

2011 – 2015, Atlanta

Sourced and vetted newsworthy content from social media to produce CNN stories. Managed CNN social media partnerships with other media companies. Created and edited CNN personal essay series. Designed iPad app to collect user-generated content.

Associate Producer, CNN Digital

2008 – 2011, Atlanta

Sourced and vetted newsworthy content from social media and CNN iReport. Managed community on CNN iReport. Managed CNN iReport social media presence.



Skills

Digital media production

  • All social media platforms

  • Adobe Analytics

  • Crowdtangle

  • Dataminr

  • SocialFlow, Sprinklr and other social CMS platforms

  • Large-scale CMS platforms

  • Adobe Photoshop

  • Adobe Premiere

  • SEO

  • HTML and CSS

Writing, reporting and editing

  • Writing for all platforms

  • Copy editing and line editing (AP Style)

  • On-camera experience

  • Shooting experience (video and stills)

Management

  • Five years of experience leading teams locally and internationally


Education

Duke University

B.A. in history

Studied history with a minor in political science and a certificate in information science. Appointed to Phi Alpha Theta History Honour Society.


Served as Online Design Editor of The Chronicle, the university’s student paper. Received Associated Collegiate Press Award for Best Online Package – Honourable Mention.


Interned at NPR (All Songs Considered), the Smithsonian Institution (new media team at the National Museum of American History) and WUNC North Carolina Public Radio (news desk).