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Misty D. Lynch

Misty D. Lynch

Winston-Salem,NC

Summary

Extensive experience in communications, journalism, training in corporate environments, social media promotion and higher education. Pragmatic and solutions-driven manager with extensive experience leading teams and managing complex projects. Committed to creating a culture of excellence, quality, service, inclusivity and profitability. Passionate about helping individuals, leaders and teams meet and surpass their goals. Equipped with deep industry knowledge and a keen eye for detail. Proven track record in leading editorial teams, enhancing content quality and driving readership growth. Strong collaborator who adapts to shifting priorities and consistently delivers results.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Editor

Emergent Risk International
04.2022 - Current
  • Edit written products for content, brevity, clarity, accuracy and adherence to style guidelines
  • Work with team members to improve editing skills and self-editing practices
  • Build style guides and create content editing guidance for the intelligence analysis program
  • Assist with marketing and proposal writing
  • Manage social media accounts
  • Develop and conduct business writing training
  • Lead external webinars to help generate sales

Senior Editor

S&P Global
03.2017 - 01.2021
  • Trained new hires in the newsroom and led recurring training workshops for tenured team members
  • Edited a daily newsletter and online platform focused on news in the technology, media and telecom industries
  • Attended media and technology industry conferences, led special projects and served as a mentor to junior writers and editors
  • Led ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) news coverage
  • Led SEO efforts for the team and engaged in news promotion daily via social platforms

News Desk Manager

SNL Financial
09.2006 - 03.2017
  • Managed a global news staff of 20, motivating the team to excel and hit quarterly benchmarks
  • Responsible for content and production of the Kagan Media & Communications Report
  • Attended industry conferences as a panelist in the technology, media and telecommunications space, addressing industry trends
  • Achieved usage growth of more than 113%
  • Maintained error rate 50% under budget each year
  • Introduced 25+ new features and products
  • Narrowed response time to breaking news by more than 50%

Education

Master of Arts - English

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish and Political Science

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Skills

  • Multiplatform Publishing
  • Management/Team Building
  • Copy Editing
  • Multicultural Teams
  • Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
  • Data Analytics
  • Social Media
  • Content Editing
  • Training/Hiring
  • Subject-matter Expertise

ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

  • English Instructor at UNC Charlotte and Central Piedmont Community College
  • Academic Adviser at UNC Charlotte
  • ESL Tutor at UNC Charlotte

Timeline

Chief Editor

Emergent Risk International
04.2022 - Current

Senior Editor

S&P Global
03.2017 - 01.2021

News Desk Manager

SNL Financial
09.2006 - 03.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish and Political Science

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Master of Arts - English

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Misty D. Lynch