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Miriam Weiner

New York City,NY

Summary

Creative and ambitious content designer, product manager, and digital storyteller dedicated to making digital information accessible, purposeful, and welcoming.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Director, Digital Experience & Content

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
2019.10 - Current
  • Drives website editorial to create surprising access points for potential visitors
  • Leads the evolution of website and app features to meet user needs and business goals while aligning with best practices
  • Champions accessibility across all platforms through inclusive content, information architecture, and design
  • Serves as a leader in the department, mentoring and managing staff, and contributing thought leadership

Deputy Editor, Travel

BBC
2017.02 - 2019.10
  • Commissioned and edited immersive articles and photo essays, including five of the top 10 performing stories of 2018
  • Identified readership trends in audience data that led to content strategy changes and increased traffic
  • Slashed BBC Travel's monthly error rate by implementing rigorous fact-checking procedures
  • Boosted social media followings by 15% by implementing a strategy that emphasized brand awareness and engagement

Senior Project Manager, Real Estate

U.S. News & World Report
2015.07 - 2017.02
  • Created the Best Places to Live ranking product, which became one of the company's top five performing rankings products within two years and supported custom ad campaigns
  • Developed a first-of-its-kind ranking methodology using U.S News proprietary data from various verticals across the organization
  • Managed multi-functional teams and ensured product plans met stakeholder expectations
  • Represented the Best Places to Live product to internal and external stakeholders to achieve buy-in and secure resources

Content Editor

McMURRY/TMG
2014.09 - 2015.07
  • Conceived short- and long-term digital content strategies for Brand USA intended to increase international interest in visiting the U.S National parks
  • Optimized content with key search terms to drive traffic and online visibility
  • Developed and maintained relationships with freelance writers across the country
  • Created and managed editorial calendars for multiple digital channels

Lead Travel Editor

U.S. News & World Report
2009.05 - 2014.09
  • Designed U.S News Travel's major rankings products, including Best Hotels, Best Travel Rewards, and Best Cruises
  • Conducted quality assurance of front- and back-end features in preparation for the initial website launch, and subsequent product launches
  • Oversaw product and editorial calendars, ensuring alignment with business goals
  • Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines

Education

Bachelor of Arts - French Language And Literature

Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA
05.2009

Skills

  • Product Vision and Strategy
  • Content Creation
  • Digital Storytelling
  • Strategic Planning
  • Data Analytics
  • Quality Assurance

Additional Information

Society of American Travel Writers (SATW)

Served on the board and as the chair of SATW Editors' Council, 201820

Languages

French

Timeline

Associate Director, Digital Experience & Content

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
2019.10 - Current

Deputy Editor, Travel

BBC
2017.02 - 2019.10

Senior Project Manager, Real Estate

U.S. News & World Report
2015.07 - 2017.02

Content Editor

McMURRY/TMG
2014.09 - 2015.07

Lead Travel Editor

U.S. News & World Report
2009.05 - 2014.09

Bachelor of Arts - French Language And Literature

Dickinson College
Miriam Weiner