Julia Cosgrove

About

I’m an award-winning, entrepreneurial executive with extensive experience launching, leading, and growing media brands; building highly engaged cross-functional teams and then inspiring them to do the best work of their careers; creating and implementing innovative, revenue-generating content and creative strategies; tirelessly advocating for out-of-the-box experimentation and product differentiation; and recruiting and cultivating top-notch talent in an ever-evolving business climate. I’m a decisive brand steward, a journalist, an editor, and a highly creative strategist who cuts through the noise to reveal and distill what truly matters. I drive results and excellence. I build community through active listening, loyalty, respect, and an abiding commitment to doing right by people. I believe in the vital importance of trustworthiness, expertise, transparency, inclusivity, and authoritativeness. I balance business needs with the craft of creative thinking. I lead by instinct, data, and example. I believe the best working relationships are highly collaborative and full of candor and direct communication, and I excel when I’m working with a diverse group of colleagues who bring radically different perspectives to the table. I approach leadership—and times of crisis—with empathy and humility. I’m a bold ideas person and a creative problem solver who relishes a good challenge. As such, I thrive in nimble, forward-thinking companies led by teams who aren’t afraid to take risks and who encourage employees to bring their whole selves to work. I enjoy leadership roles focused on big-picture strategy, but I’m also happy to roll up my sleeves and get things done. I’m a stickler for a strong, confident, and consistent brand voice. What has driven me throughout my 20+ years in media? Conceptualizing, creating, and amplifying quality, engaging stories; honing and then staying true to a brand’s core mission and vision; turning customers into passionate evangelists; and intentionally converting good ideas into good business.