Maggie Overfelt Valentine
Cold Spring,NY
Summary
Financial journalist with 24 years of experience creating compelling content and driving engagement. Known for crafting dynamic stories about dense, high-tech topics, informative articles and persuasive projects that resonate with and inspire magazine and online readers.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Writer/editor
Stanford Graduate School Of Business/CNBC/TheBump
2012.02 - Current
- Translate complex technical concepts and behavioral research into engaging articles for graduate school audiences.
- Conduct interviews with academics, doctors, and scientists and analyze scientific research to produce general-audience articles about timely parenting and healthcare topics.
- Report and write in-depth trend and investigative articles focusing on technology trends, blue-chip stocks, and entrepreneurship for CNBC.
- Develop and pitch story ideas to editors.
- Establish and maintain relationships with sources.
Senior Editor, Technology
TheStreet
2009.11 - 2012.02
- Oversaw and curated technology, autos and airline coverage for TheStreet, an award-winning financial news site; increased readership by at least 20% per quarter.
- Assigned, edited, and wrote breaking and in-depth news articles and story packages on Apple, IBM, Alphabet, GM, and Ford – and other large and small tech/auto companies.
- Increased audience viewership by creating compelling supplementary content such as live blogs during earnings calls, photo-heavy slideshows and stock-tip lists.
Contributing Writer
CNN/Money, CBS Moneywatch
2008.08 - 2009.12
- Reported, wrote and edited small business features for CNN/Money, covering energy, technology, retail, and the economy.
- Optimized text and story packages with SEO and other visibility-increasing methods to expand readership.
- Attended industry events as a representative of the publication, networking with potential sources and collaborators for future projects.
- Participated actively in team brainstorming sessions for future content direction, providing valuable input and ideas for growth strategies.
- Reported from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines.
Writer/editor
Fortune Small Business Magazine
1999.11 - 2008.10
- Wrote and edited trend stories, breaking news stories, investigative pieces and human-interest profiles of entrepreneurs for 1 million-circulation business magazine.
- Researched and pitched engaging story ideas for all sections of the magazine including technology ROI, finance and off-hours.
- Collaborated with online team to bring written stories to life on CNN.com, including shooting and editing supplementary videos.
- Reported from the field all over the world, filing notes, copy and video remotely and on deadline.
Education
BA in Journalism -
University of Minnesota/Twin Cities
Minneapolis05.1998
Skills
- Business and Finance Writing
- Content Creation
- Strong Research/Interviewing Skills
- Editorial Calendaring
- Project Management
- Human Interest Writing
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Excellent Listener
Community Outreach
- VP and trustee, Board of Education for Haldane Central School District
- Coordinator, Loretto CYO basketball in Westchester-Putnam County's division
- VP and head coach, Philipstown Little League softball
Timeline
Freelance Writer/editor
Stanford Graduate School Of Business/CNBC/TheBump
2012.02 - Current
Senior Editor, Technology
TheStreet
2009.11 - 2012.02
Contributing Writer
CNN/Money, CBS Moneywatch
2008.08 - 2009.12
Writer/editor
Fortune Small Business Magazine
1999.11 - 2008.10
BA in Journalism -
University of Minnesota/Twin Cities
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