Elizabeth Shilliday
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Emmy Award winning journalist who is an experienced lifestyle and entertainment news writer. I have a demonstrated history of excelling in online media and am skilled in writing and editing SEO friendly content, along with creating intriguing visuals and artwork. I am a strong media and communications professional with a passion for pop culture and lifestyle.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Writer: Life & Style/In Touch/Closer online
McClatchy Media
05.2021 - Current
- Write at least 40 weekly news stories for Life & Style, In Touch, and Closer digital brands
- Pitch stories daily including topical items, trending subjects and visual galleries
- Update existing stories with timely and pertinent information for website and social media repurposing
- Create and produce exciting and enticing photo images and artwork for all stories
- Publish breaking news stories with speed and accuracy while optimizing best SEO practices
- Schedule all stories for Facebook and Twitter while writing captivating teases
- Monitor website traffic to determine stories of interest and brainstorm compelling follow-ups
Senior Staff Writer, HollywoodLife.com
HollywoodLife.com
05.2015 - 05.2021
- Write and self-edit topical daily stories on celebrity news and lifestyle
- Including e-commerce links to lifestyle products and fashion items relevant to stories
- Work with reporters to break exclusive celebrity news and interviews
- Utilize Twitter and Facebook to increase reader engagement
- Format story content for strong SEO results
Staff Reporter/Writer
RumorFix
04.2011 - 04.2015
- Wrote and enterprised topical celebrity stories daily, including breaking and exclusive news
- Wrote corrections on major tabloid and website story inaccuracies
- Enhanced article content for strong search engine optimization
- Worked with contacts from a wide variety of industries to ensure accuracy of stories and reporting
- Updated and maintained Rumorfix.com social media accounts
- Field reported on celebrity stories from events and court appearances
Nightside Assignment Manager
KTLA
05.1995 - 08.2010
- Assigned daily stories and projects for 6pm & 10pm evening newscasts
- Managed the day-to-day operations of field crews and reporters
- Covered live breaking news daily with ground crews and news helicopters
- Coordinated with producers and web site administrators to determine daily news content
- Enterprised daily story and sweeps story ideas
- Interfaced with local law enforcement, government officials, and emergency response teams
- Monitored scanners for breaking news across a five county area
- Created and maintained KTLA’s Twitter page @ktlanewsdesk
Education
ABJ - Journalism
The University of Georgia
Skills
- Strong teamwork
- Multitasking
- Idea development and brainstorming
- Self motivation
Timeline
Staff Writer: Life & Style/In Touch/Closer online
McClatchy Media
05.2021 - Current
Senior Staff Writer, HollywoodLife.com
HollywoodLife.com
05.2015 - 05.2021
Staff Reporter/Writer
RumorFix
04.2011 - 04.2015
Nightside Assignment Manager
KTLA
05.1995 - 08.2010
ABJ - Journalism
The University of Georgia
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