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Emily Kaiser

San Francisco,CA

Summary

Established digital editor with more than a decade of professional experience in breaking news, content curation, social media strategy and mobile app development. Aptitude for leveraging creative insight and editorial judgement to successfully drive captivating narratives and increase audience engagement. Articulate communicator skilled at collaborating cross-functionally and building consensus with global teams, leaders and stakeholders.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Video Distribution and Curation Specialist

NBC Universal
10.2023 - Current
    • Curated the best political commentary and breaking news coverage from MSNBC and NBC prime time shows across social and streaming platforms
    • Produced YouTube highlight reels for MSNBC specials that consistently surpassed 1 million views.
    • Evaluated and analyzed content performance, refining curation strategies for optimal results.
    • Supported YouTube, web and app growth with strategic curation of high-quality, industry-specific content.

Audience Editor

Newsweek
06.2022 - 05.2023
  • Monitored Google Trends and social platforms daily and shared insights on the biggest news, sports and entertainment conversations.
  • Provided keyword guidance on SEO for headlines and article copy across editorial verticals.
  • Collaborated with writers to improve content structure and clarity, resulting in increased reader engagement.

Content Strategy and Operations Manager

NewsBreak
05.2020 - 06.2022
  • Developed content strategy for curated features, including live events, newsletters and push notifications.
  • Trained, managed and mentored a team of one dozen Content Specialists to meet product goals across a variety of projects.
  • Created style guides and editorial standards for all content across the mobile app.
  • Oversaw translations and localization operations of the Spanish language app to serve bilingual and Spanish speaking users.

Breaking News Curator, Live Video Curator

Twitter
07.2018 - 05.2020
  • Provided millions of users with daily COVID-19 updates from every region of the globe.
  • Sourced, verified and published breaking news content in Spanish and English for the Explore tab, with a focus on elections and news across Latin America.
  • Launched community-curated channels to help Periscope users connect over shared interests, including soccer, fashion, entrepreneurship, food and travel.

Digital Engagement Editor

Sierra Nevada Media Group
08.2017 - 04.2018
  • Lead the digital content strategy for the Tahoe Daily Tribune and Sierra Sun.
  • Trained staff on multimedia storytelling best practices, including video production, photography and social media.
  • Prepared monthly analytics on web, push alert and social media analytics to inform editorial decision-making.
  • Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes and approved final versions for online publication.

Web Media Developer

State Of Missouri Office Of Administration
09.2013 - 03.2016
  • Created social media campaigns and produced live video coverage for Agency's Twitter, Facebook and Periscope
    accounts.
  • Oversaw photographing, filming and live streaming of press conferences, proclamation shoots and special events for
    Missouri Governor Jay Nixon.
  • Anchored state's weekly show, MoGov Minute, including writing scripts, recording voice-overs.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

University of Missouri
Columbia
12.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature

University of Missouri
Columbia
12.2012

Master of Arts - International Studies

University of Missouri
Columbia
12.2012

Skills

  • Breaking News Coverage
  • Headline writing
  • Content Curation
  • Social Media Video
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Video Distribution and Curation Specialist

NBC Universal
10.2023 - Current

Audience Editor

Newsweek
06.2022 - 05.2023

Content Strategy and Operations Manager

NewsBreak
05.2020 - 06.2022

Breaking News Curator, Live Video Curator

Twitter
07.2018 - 05.2020

Digital Engagement Editor

Sierra Nevada Media Group
08.2017 - 04.2018

Web Media Developer

State Of Missouri Office Of Administration
09.2013 - 03.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

University of Missouri

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature

University of Missouri

Master of Arts - International Studies

University of Missouri

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