Lisa Reynolds
BAYONNE
Summary
Driven, enthusiastic editor with strong leadership and multitasking skills. Works within and across teams to produce well-edited, well-presented articles and visual elements. Trains and mentors fellow editors in an effort to demystify what Platforms does.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Platform Editor
The Wall Street Journal
New York
06.2018 - Current
- Coordinate London-NYC coverage handover, manage news flow, integrate editors' feedback, and use subscriber data while running the morning shift
- Curate app and homepage to optimize reader experience: make feed snappy, choose relevant promos, and address underperforming articles
- Write the News Hub morning note to frame the day, keeping it lively and informative without regurgitating what's already visible on platforms
- Assist with programming decisions and alert writing to maintain a fresh and engaging feed, encouraging repeat visits from readers
- Train Publishing editors, interns, and news associates on our products
Assistant News Editor
Dow Jones Newswires/The Wall Street Journal
New York
04.2011 - 06.2018
- Edit copy from multiple bureaus for clarity, style, and accuracy, weaving multiple takes and tightening to avoid unnecessary detail
- Write informative captions and headlines that convey information without repeating what's in an article
- Mentor fellow editors and train interns and new hires
- Serve as digital diplomat between the editing teams and the coverage areas
- Oversee features such as Tales of the Tape and Tip Sheet
Copy Editor
Dow Jones Newswires
New York
02.2006 - 04.2011
- Edit corporate spot articles, general news items, and enterprise features
- Assist with major news events such as the 2008 presidential election
- Monitor wires feeds to pick up or match coverage
Education
Bachelor of Science - Newspaper Journalism
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY05-1997
Skills
- Lead multiple shifts
- Multitask within editing job
- Train new hires and current editors
- Apply news judgment
- Interpret and use subscriber metrics
- Open to working with other departments
Timeline
Platform Editor
The Wall Street Journal
06.2018 - Current
Assistant News Editor
Dow Jones Newswires/The Wall Street Journal
04.2011 - 06.2018
Copy Editor
Dow Jones Newswires
02.2006 - 04.2011
Bachelor of Science - Newspaper Journalism
Syracuse University