Karen Shiffman
Brookline,MA
Summary
Seasoned communicator who can turn a story around on a dime and knows how to spot those hidden gems that capture the audience. I have the ability to see the big picture and telescope in on the nitty gritty details. Team leader. Chaos tamer.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Producer
The Boston Globe
Boston, MA
11.2023 - Current
- Developed Boston Globe Today, a cross-platform product showcasing The Boston Globe's journalism.
- Lead production team, collaborate with newsroom, and engage with editors.
- Determine and managed editorial workflow, reviewing and editing content.
- Facilitate communication between internal departments as well as external partners.
Program Director
WBUR
Boston, MA
01.2020 - 11.2023
- Increased audience involvement by devising and executing a cross-platform strategy at WBUR.
- Identified opportunities for expanding and diversifying the audience.
- Evaluated and determined optimal locations for WBUR's resources and focus.
- Facilitated collaboration among different departments for project completion.
- Developed and monitored budgets.
- Mentored early-career journalists.
- Served as interim Executive Producer of Radio Boston, a daily talk and information program.
Executive Producer On Point
WBUR
Boston, MA
01.2010 - 01.2020
- Instrumental in rapidly expanding WBUR's audience base by transforming a post-9/11 start-up into NPR's most successful venture, achieving outstanding growth with doubled market penetration.
- Managed a diverse team of creative producers and technical personnel to consistently produce 10 hours of engaging content per week throughout the year.
- Identified and recruited subject matter experts for inclusion in daily broadcasts.
- Produced national political convention live remote broadcasts.
- Ensured efficient operations in a high-paced setting.
Senior Associate Producer On Point
WBUR
Boston, MA
09.2001 - 12.2009
- Led daily show meetings and spearheaded breaking news coverage.
- Determined production deadlines for daily content and long-term projects
- Created and distributed a nightly newsletter to showcase show content.
- Managed production of political coverage, including national conventions.
Producer
WCVB
Needham, MA
12.1989 - 04.1997
- Produced daily content for programming and newscasts.
- Managed and executed station outreach initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - American History
Barnard College
New York, NYMaster of Education - Counseling and Consulting Psychology
Harvard University
Cambridge, MASkills
- Organizational Leader
- Strategic Thinker
- Writer, Editor
- Public Speaker
- Problem Solver, Crisis Manager
Timeline
Senior Producer
The Boston Globe
11.2023 - Current
Program Director
WBUR
01.2020 - 11.2023
Executive Producer On Point
WBUR
01.2010 - 01.2020
Senior Associate Producer On Point
WBUR
09.2001 - 12.2009
Producer
WCVB
12.1989 - 04.1997
Bachelor of Arts - American History
Barnard College
Master of Education - Counseling and Consulting Psychology
Harvard University
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