John Bisognano
Palm Beach Gardens
Summary
Poised leader with proven strengths in directing editors, reporters, digital team members, multi-media artists, graphic artists, designers and production staff to create cohesive and successful content. High ethical and editorial standards, content and time management, reliable and resourceful with positive, upbeat attitude. Strategic planner who looks to the future while adapting and adjusting quickly to changing currents. Skilled communicator, collaborator. Works seamlessly in high-energy, fast-paced, ever-changing environments.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Editor
The Palm Beach Post
West Palm Beach, FL
01.2021 - Current
- Maintained editorial standards, grew our digital audience while managing a diverse team of writers, editors, multi-media artists and digital team members to produce high-quality content consistently.
- Established clear expectations for staff members, communicating goals, describing strategies to achieve those goals, guiding those to stay on pace and doing deep dives on how we performed.
- Ran daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly news meetings to coordinate content planning for digital and print.
- Pushed analytical tools to track content performance, enabling data-driven decision-making and SEO knowledge to expand our digital presence.
- Coordinated with Revenue on potential cross-departmental initiatives.
Senior Editor
The Palm Beach Post
West Palm Beach, FL
01.2010 - 01.2022
- Supervised every department in the newsroom outside of Photo and Investigations.
- Digital Editor that led strategy, goals for the newsroom.
- Contributed to revenue and digital growth by communicating regularly with Revenue and Audience departments.
- Managed multiple short-term and long-term projects concurrently, maintaining strict deadlines and high-quality output.
- Created plan, strategies for big stories, such as for Breaking News, hurricanes, elections.
- Was directly involved in hiring and firing.
Bureau Chief, Weekend City Editor
Chicago Tribune
Chicago, IL
10.2004 - 10.2009
- As Chicago City Editor, led the digital team to grow online audience while overseeing Sunday's print edition.
- Ran one of the paper's busiest bureaus, covering some 42 communities through staff reporters, photogs and freelancers.
- Worked closely with Tribune's editors on big projects.
Deputy News Editor
Palm Beach Post
West Palm Beach, FL
10.1997 - 10.2004
- Supervised the newside by fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the editorial team through open communication channels and constructive feedback mechanisms.
- Led, directed, collaborated with and coached colleagues throughout newsroom to identify and land compelling journalism.
Copy Editor, Designer
Hartford Courant
Hartford, CT
02.1995 - 09.1997
- Collaborated with editors and page designers to create polished, attractive product.
- Contributed to team success by consistently meeting tight deadlines under pressure.
Sports Editor
North County Times
Escondido, CA
06.1992 - 09.1995
- Named the youngest Sports Editor ever for the Times Advocate (Escondido), covering northern San Diego county.
Sports Reporter
Boston Globe
Boston, MA
09.1985 - 09.1990
- Was one of four reporters chosen each year to work as a full-time reporter in the Sports Department while attending college.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
06-1990
Skills
- All aspects of journalism
- Team collaboration
- Personnel and project management
- Strategic vision
- Audience engagement, analytics
- Staff development
- Planning and coordination
- Goal-oriented
Timeline
Managing Editor - The Palm Beach Post
01.2021 - Current
Senior Editor - The Palm Beach Post
01.2010 - 01.2022
Bureau Chief, Weekend City Editor - Chicago Tribune
10.2004 - 10.2009
Deputy News Editor - Palm Beach Post
10.1997 - 10.2004
Copy Editor, Designer - Hartford Courant
02.1995 - 09.1997
Sports Editor - North County Times
06.1992 - 09.1995
Sports Reporter - Boston Globe
09.1985 - 09.1990
Northeastern University - Bachelor of Arts, Journalism