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Matt Pusatory

Takoma Park,MD
Matt Pusatory

Summary

Results-driven Managing Editor with extensive experience in crafting compelling content across diverse platforms. Demonstrated ability to implement innovative strategies that enhance audience engagement and drive brand growth. Strong collaborative skills foster effective partnerships with cross-functional teams, leading to the successful delivery of high-quality publications. Committed to continuous improvement and excellence in content development.

Overview

14
years of professional experience

Work History

WUSA9
Washington, D.C.

Digital Editor| Senior Digital Editor
03.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Directed morning digital editors to create engaging content on breaking news and updates.
  • Drove audience engagement by managing publishing activities across top social channels.
  • Collaborated with reporters to refine and optimize stories using SEO strategies.
  • Led mentoring sessions with journalists to ensure strategic story development aligned with key results.
  • Developed and executed team best practices for WUSA9+ streaming platform.
  • Assigned crucial tasks during rapidly evolving news events.
  • Utilized Google Trends, analytics, and social listening skills to develop impactful stories.
  • Awarded 2024 Core Value Award for advancing company's brand pillars.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to produce and edit multi-media projects.
  • Edited, proofread, and revised existing webpages for grammar, style, and clarity.

WLOS News 13
Asheville, North Carolina

Social Media Director
11.2018 - 02.2020

Job overview

  • Led a team of writers to enhance website traffic and increase engagement.
  • Authored and uploaded news stories to maintain an updated digital presence.
  • Generated data-driven performance insights through advanced analysis of multiple digital tools.
  • Optimized website content for search engine optimization purposes.
  • Worked alongside producers, reporters, and managers to design effective social media campaigns.
  • Authored breaking news and feature stories for the website.
  • Contributed to the development of Anchor Moms podcast highlighting challenges of working mothers in journalism.
  • Guided on-air staff in mastering social media techniques every two weeks.
  • Facilitated a daily web-only newscast, ‘Trending on 13’, and published on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Facebook stories

KHQ Local News
Washington

Web Producer / Assignment Desk Editor
10.2014 - 09.2018

Job overview

  • Steered social media accounts, press announcements, and station communications to drive story development.
  • Collaborated with producers, reporters, and managers to create engaging social media content.
  • Created, revised, and posted content on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ to engage users.
  • Conducted training sessions for new reporters and producers on content management systems.
  • Leveraged police scanners and updated Facebook Live and website with AP wire stories and the latest breaking news
  • Facilitated growth in social media reach and developed an in-depth understanding of social media mechanisms
  • Published intriguing stories which received an outstanding response, became viral, and covered by renowned news and media agencies, such as SB Nation, ESPN, and many others

Santa Fe New Mexican
Santa Fe, New Mexico

Web Producer
08.2013 - 06.2014

Job overview

  • Prepared breaking news stories for social media and the web
  • Ensured accuracy in the website content by making required corrections
  • Led marketing strategy development and execution across Google+, Facebook, and Twitter
  • Contributed to generating the morning blog Sunrise and drafted EI Mitote celebrity gossip blog

What Song is in that Commercial?
Remote/Chicago, Ill

Deputy Editor
10.2012 - 08.2013

Job overview

  • Managed users’ requests by responding to user requests and driving music research
  • Steered social media outreach by creating and publishing posts on Twitter, Facebook, and Tumblr
  • Ensured consistent flow of unique content by maintaining a log of items to be written
  • Orchestrated ‘Artist of the Week’ interviews for website

303 Magazine
Denver, Colorado

Music Blogger
03.2012 - 10.2012

Job overview

  • Met with content editors to plan post subjects and publishing schedules.
  • Created dynamic graphics to accompany blog posts.
  • Maintained aesthetics of blog through images and troubleshooting issues.
  • Collaborated with team of writers, photographers and cinematographers to gather original content for blog.

The Onion AV Club
Denver, Colorado

Freelance Writer
05.2011 - 02.2012

Job overview

  • Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
  • Wrote and edited high-quality content under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
  • Conducted interviews with musicians

Education

Metropolitan State College of Denver
Denver, Colorado

Bachelor of Arts from Journalism, Music Critique

University Overview

Skills

  • Digital Content Development
  • Project Management
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Content Management Systems
  • Digital Content Strategy Development
  • Mentorship
  • Performance Improvement
  • Digital Analytics
  • Content Marketing
  • Content Strategy
  • Strategic Planning
  • Streaming Planning and Content Creation
  • Mobile optimization
  • CMS management
  • Copywriting and editing
  • Writer interviewing and hiring
  • Web analytics
  • Analytical thinking

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • 2024 Core Value Award Winner
  • Completed Poynter Institute's Lead With Influence seminar
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Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Premiere

Adobe InDesign

WordPress

Interests

Music

Food

Languages

English
Native language

Timeline

Digital Editor| Senior Digital Editor
WUSA9
03.2020 - Current
Social Media Director
WLOS News 13
11.2018 - 02.2020
Web Producer / Assignment Desk Editor
KHQ Local News
10.2014 - 09.2018
Web Producer
Santa Fe New Mexican
08.2013 - 06.2014
Deputy Editor
What Song is in that Commercial?
10.2012 - 08.2013
Music Blogger
303 Magazine
03.2012 - 10.2012
Freelance Writer
The Onion AV Club
05.2011 - 02.2012
Metropolitan State College of Denver
Bachelor of Arts from Journalism, Music Critique
Matt Pusatory