Chicago Sun-Times executive editor | Former managing editor of HuffPost and the Guardian US | Past president of the Journalism and Women Symposium (JAWS)
chicago, illinois, united states
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Claim your profileVisionary leader with a track record of developing and executing transformational editorial strategies that engage audiences, grow loyalty and build revenue. Savvy news and content strategist who uses radical empathy, along with user research, data and analytics, to deeply connect with audiences and communities. Proven ability to create effective team cultures that stimulate innovation, inclusivity and excellence, and to collaborate cross-functionally to achieve ambitious common goals. Known for catalyzing organizational change and transformation, with experience in business development, including strategic partnerships, philanthropic and commercial sponsorships, e-commerce, events, membership and subscriptions. Passionate about saving journalism – by tackling existential revenue, tech disruption and audience challenges to our craft and our business – and also ensuring it remains worth saving by helping to solve its systemic diversity and equity issues. President of the Journalism and Women Symposium. Experienced public speaker, presenter, moderator and facilitator. Open to consulting opportunities! Learn more here: https://dothegoodery.com/journalism-and-information-equity/. Skills: * Creating an inspiring vision and unified strategy for digital journalism organizations * Designing and growing new storytelling, audience engagement and revenue models for journalism via innovation and constant experimentation * Building and retaining communities of loyal, deeply engaged audiences * Business development, including strategic partnerships, philanthropic and commercial sponsorships, e-commerce, events, membership and subscriptions * Experience leading content strategy and execution across digital mediums and platforms, including text, video, audio, photos and illustrations, including data visualizations, interactives and augmented reality * A catalyst for – and skilled manager of – organizational change and transformationª A champion for diversity, inclusion and equity * Operational efficiency and excellence, including process and workflow improvement * Excellent editorial and communication skills, including the ability to report, write and edit meaningful stories for a wide range of audiences






Journalism at University Of California, BerkeleyGraduated: 2003
Bachelor Of Arts, Journalism at Humboldt State UniversityGraduated: 1999
Associate Of Arts, General Education at Kettering UniversityGraduated: 1997
Associate Of Arts, General Studies at Cerritos CollegeGraduated: 1996