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Jennifer Lenhart

5917 N. Eustace Ave. Tampa

Summary

Experienced storyteller, content strategist and project manager with 20 years of proven success overseeing impactful content production that engages targeted audiences and is optimized across platforms and brands. Adept at seamlessly juggling multiple roles while motivating my team by fostering a highly collaborative and creative work environment. Proven track record of leveraging AI for trend analysis and streamlining editorial processes and workflows. Managers consistently recognize my ability to stay composed under pressure, take initiative and prioritize the brand's success over personal credit.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Articles Director, In Touch Weekly

McClatchy
07.2013 - Current
  • Develop reporting strategies and narrative arcs based on research and analysis of current events, sales figures and understanding of demographic profiles.
  • Oversee the production of 25,000+ words of content on a weekly basis.
  • Review and approve digital and newsletter content to ensure alignment with overall print strategies and brand voice.
  • Collaborate with the editorial director to develop strategies for boosting reader engagement.
  • Built and refined AI assistants to streamline copy-editing and fact-checking processes and analyze sales trends.
  • Mentor and manage a team of reporters and freelance writers.
  • Launched and produce In Touch Investigates true crime web series, enhancing brand synergy across McClatchy brands.


Executive Editor

Accelerate360
03.2024 - Current
  • Oversee the editorial process for multiple bestselling special interest publications.
  • Conceptualize, write and edit 100 pages and 50,000+ words of original content for each issue, often in as little as six days.

Programming Correspondent

Norddeutscher Rundfunk (NDR)
01.2005 - Current
  • Research and analyze American television and streaming trends to inform European programming development.
  • Compile comprehensive monthly reports to guide decisions for content acquisition.

Senior Editor — Us Weekly

Wenner Media
07.2010 - 07.2013
  • Managed the end-to-end production of news stories on daily deadlines, directing the reporting team and coordinating with photo and design departments.
  • Pitched features every week based on an extensive knowledge of popular culture and ability to spot visual, fashion and social trends.
  • Oversaw regular integration of branded content throughout editorial copy.

Features Editor — In Touch Weekly

Bauer Media
07.2008 - 07.2010
  • Initiated and oversaw the creation of new content sections to enhance reader experience and engagement.
  • Approved news blasts and hourly updates and wrote recaps and articles for InTouchWeekly.com.
  • Collaborated with the publicity and advertising departments to optimize branding of the magazine.
  • Reported, wrote and edited news and human interest stories, interviews and "Top 10" lists.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Magazine Journalism

Boston University
Boston, MA

Skills

  • Adobe In Design
  • Airtable
  • AP Style
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Elvex
  • Google Analytics
  • SEO
  • WordPress

Certification

SEO Foundations

Languages

German
Professional Working

Timeline

Executive Editor

Accelerate360
03.2024 - Current

Articles Director, In Touch Weekly

McClatchy
07.2013 - Current

Senior Editor — Us Weekly

Wenner Media
07.2010 - 07.2013

Features Editor — In Touch Weekly

Bauer Media
07.2008 - 07.2010

Programming Correspondent

Norddeutscher Rundfunk (NDR)
01.2005 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Magazine Journalism

Boston University

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