Gabrielle Sierra
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Dynamic individual with a proven track record in podcasting and journalism. Skilled in developing engaging and thought-provoking content, conducting interviews, and storytelling. Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a passion for driving innovation and delivering high-quality content. Experienced in leading and managing successful podcasting initiatives, overseeing content creation, production, and distribution.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Podcasting and Podcast Host
Council on Foreign Relations
01.2023 - Current
- Oversee the production of Why It Matters, The President's Inbox, The World Next Week and The Foreign Affairs Interview podcasts, employing hands-on supervision and innovative strategies to captivate diverse audiences.
- Work closely with organizational leadership on development, as well as expert guests, state department officials, academics, journalists and fellows.
- Manage a team of skilled associate producers, interns, and audio engineers. Established departmental performance goals, manage talent acquisition, and oversee schedules for production and editing for timely release.
- Host and co-produce the award-winning 'Why It Matters' podcast, elevating and diversifying the CFR brand.
- Serve as a representative and public face of the organization, embodying its values and promoting its mission.
Senior Podcast Producer and Podcast Host
Council on Foreign Relations
08.2021 - 01.2023
Podcast Producer and Podcast Host
Council on Foreign Relations
05.2019 - 08.2021
Events Editor
Council on Foreign Relations
06.2017 - 05.2019
Editor, Featured Events
Facebook
05.2016 - 02.2017
- Oversaw the curation of localized cultural guides for upcoming events, utilizing Facebook’s algorithm for module’s beta release.
- Composed city profiles highlighting noteworthy venues and activities.
- Devised attention-grabbing headlines and summaries to increase clicks and engagement.
- Developed and maintained editorial standards for content.
Content Curator, Trending News
Facebook
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Monitored breaking news under extreme deadline and provided real-time editorial insight and curation for the Trending module while working alongside engineers to create a strong user experience.
Writer
Paste
04.2016 - 07.2017
- Developed and pitched story ideas to editors.
- Researched and wrote news, music and pop culture stories, articles and reviews for online publications.
Writer
Gothamist
02.2013 - 10.2016
- Covered New York news, music, bars and restaurants, arts, crime, real estate, and politics.
- Contributed profiles, long-form features, and daily news
Writer
Billboard
06.2013 - 10.2014
- Composed album and concert reviews for the print magazine’s music section.
- Profiled emerging musicians, interviewed artists and industry experts.
Writer
The New York Daily News
01.2013 - 07.2014
- Wrote and edited content for the features section of the newspaper.
- Produced original, creative content for promotional advertisements and marketing materials.
Education
Master of Arts in Journalism -
CUNY Graduate School of Journalism
12.2013
Bachelor of Arts in English -
University at Albany
05.2006
Study abroad -
University of New South Wales
Skills
- On-Camera Skills and Event Hosting
- Current Events and Live Event Coverage
- Story Planning, Show Planning, Storyboarding and general Production Processes
- Guest Interviewing
- Investigative Journalism, Feature Writing
- Foreign Affairs Policies and Analysis
- Editorial Standards, Information Verification
- Photography and Adobe Photoshop
- Premiere Pro, Adobe Audition and Hindenburg
- Microphone setup and recording for Riverside, Zoom, and in studio
- YouTube, Livestream
- WordPress, Squarespace
- Computer assisted reporting: Data analysis, basic HTML, Google Analytics
- Celebrity Interviews
Social
@GabSierraWrites
Awards
2022 Webby Winner – Best Podcast, Technology, Why It Matters 2021 Webby Honoree – Best Writing, Why It Matters
Affiliations
- Leadership Academy for Women in Media - 2023
- ICAP Fellow 2020
- Co-Chair, Diversity in the Workplace Employee Resource Group at CFR
- Member, Women of Color Advancing Peace and Security
- Member, National Association of Hispanic Journalists
Publications
A Women’s Thing, And North, Brooklyn Exposed, Brooklyn Based, Brooklyn Magazine, Curbed, Culture Magazine, Fansided, InStyle, Inside Out Tattoos, Life and Thyme, Metro, MySpace, Narratively, NY Review of Architecture, Playbill, Preachy, World Wildlife Magazine
Timeline
Director, Podcasting and Podcast Host
Council on Foreign Relations
01.2023 - Current
Senior Podcast Producer and Podcast Host
Council on Foreign Relations
08.2021 - 01.2023
Podcast Producer and Podcast Host
Council on Foreign Relations
05.2019 - 08.2021
Events Editor
Council on Foreign Relations
06.2017 - 05.2019
Editor, Featured Events
Facebook
05.2016 - 02.2017
Writer
Paste
04.2016 - 07.2017
Content Curator, Trending News
Facebook
08.2014 - 05.2016
Writer
Billboard
06.2013 - 10.2014
Writer
Gothamist
02.2013 - 10.2016
Writer
The New York Daily News
01.2013 - 07.2014
Master of Arts in Journalism -
CUNY Graduate School of Journalism
Bachelor of Arts in English -
University at Albany
Study abroad -
University of New South Wales
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