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Dillon Thompson

Dillon Thompson

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Dynamic leader with a master’s degree and 10+ years of experience in digital media and communications, specializing in mission-driven campaign strategies across search, social, creative, customer outreach, and data analytics.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Engagement

The Cool Down
Atlanta, GA
01.2024 - Current
  • Established O&O audience efforts for America's biggest consumer climate brand, growing audience to 1M+ subscribers.
  • Oversee 8-person team as head of all communications and brand engagement operations.
  • Manage 30+ direct-to-consumer outreach programs and marketing flows.

Senior Manager, Editorial

The Cool Down
Atlanta, GA
09.2022 - 01.2024
  • Established content formats, workflows, and editorial guidelines that helped grow brand from launch to 30M unique monthly visitors.
  • Mentored junior managers, fostering team culture and professional growth in a fast-paced startup environment.

Senior Editor & Producer

Yahoo Inc.
New York, NY
07.2019 - 08.2022
  • Led team of 5+ web and video editors across creator-led content initiatives focused on technology, lifestyle, and digital culture.
  • Drove 20+ million views to original, social-first video series.

Digital Producer

USA Today
Nashville, TN
10.2018 - 06.2019
  • Collaborated with 20+ local newsrooms across the U.S. as a digital-first advisor, driving 1M+ weekly views across SEO, social, and interactive storytelling.
  • Reported on national news stories for USA Today and its affiliate sites

Health and Travel Editor

Paste Magazine
Remote
08.2016 - 09.2017
  • Established editorial workflows and content calendars for Paste's all-new health vertical, publishing 40+ articles each month.

Education

M.A. - Journalism

City St. George’s, University of London
London, U.K.
01-2018

B.A. - Political Science and History

University of Georgia
Athens, GA
01-2017

Skills

  • 6 years of team leadership experience
  • Strong understanding of Reddit's community and digital culture at large
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proven ability to coordinate with complex, global stakeholders
  • Deep background in product and tech communications

Timeline

Director of Engagement

The Cool Down
01.2024 - Current

Senior Manager, Editorial

The Cool Down
09.2022 - 01.2024

Senior Editor & Producer

Yahoo Inc.
07.2019 - 08.2022

Digital Producer

USA Today
10.2018 - 06.2019

Health and Travel Editor

Paste Magazine
08.2016 - 09.2017

B.A. - Political Science and History

University of Georgia

M.A. - Journalism

City St. George’s, University of London
Dillon Thompson