Nicole Anagnostopoulos
Astoria
Summary
Results-driven Editorial Director with extensive experience in writing, editing, and managing editorial teams. Skilled in developing compelling content strategies, mentoring editors, and ensuring editorial excellence. Proficient in leveraging article analytics to drive data-informed decisions and optimize audience engagement. Adept at balancing creative vision with operational efficiency to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Director, National Editorial
IHeartMedia
02.2022 - Current
- Oversee a team of editors that contribute to national music and entertainment news
- Distributing content across iHeartRadio's network of station socials
- Coordinate weekend coverage
- Organize coverage of company initiatives, including podcasts, world premieres, marketing priorities, etc.
- Coordinate and lead coverage of iHeartRadio tentpole events, as well as major pop culture events (Grammys, Oscars, etc.)
- Oversee the iHeart Daily Newsletter program, which amplifies the National Editorial Team's content
- Work with sales and client relations teams on branded and sponsored content
National Editorial Director
IHeartMedia
01.2019 - 02.2022
- Oversaw a team of editors that contribute to national music and entertainment news
- Coordinate editorial and digital promotion of iHeartRadio programs
- Coordinate and oversee coverage of iHeartRadio tentpole events such as the iHeartRadio Music Festival, iHeartRadio Music Awards, iHeartCountry Festival, Jingle Ball, etc.
- Coordinated coverage of pop culture events including Grammys, Academy Awards, Country Music Association Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, etc.
- Work with sales and client relations teams on branded and sponsored content
- Pulled and analyzed article metrics
Entertainment Editor
IHeartMedia
04.2016 - 01.2019
- Wrote and published entertainment news articles to over 800 iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide across all music formats
- Conducted, wrote up and published interviews, including creative concepts, with artists
- Grew editorial team by hiring additional editors and mentoring them
- Pulled & analyzed article metrics per radio format
- Worked with SEO specialist to optimize articles
- Provided coverage of pop culture events including iHeartRadio Music Festival, iHeartCountry Festival, Grammys, Academy Awards, Country Music Association Awards, etc.
Associate Editor
IHeartMedia
08.2012 - 04.2016
- Wrote and published entertainment news articles to over 800 iHeartMedia radio station websites across all radio formats
- Conducted & produced interviews for iHeartRadio with artists across multiple genres
- Oversaw editorial & news for iHeartRadio's dance brand Evolution Radio
- Provided coverage of music and entertainment events including iHeartRadio Music Festival, Ultra Music Festival, Electric Zoo, Tomorrowland, Grammys, Academy Awards, etc.
- Pulled and analyzed metrics per radio format
Assistant Account Executive
BMC Communications
04.2010 - 05.2012
- Maintained client e-mail distribution lists
- Coordinated and sent out e-blasts via PR Newswire and Campaign Monitor to appropriate lists
- Distributed press releases via PR Newswire and specifically targeted reporters
- Created and maintained targeted media lists
- Conducted extensive media monitoring
- Developed and maintained clients' social media outreach
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT05-2008
Skills
- Writing & Editing
- Project Management
- Problem Solving
- Article Analytics
- Social Media
Timeline
Senior Director, National Editorial
IHeartMedia
02.2022 - Current
National Editorial Director
IHeartMedia
01.2019 - 02.2022
Entertainment Editor
IHeartMedia
04.2016 - 01.2019
Associate Editor
IHeartMedia
08.2012 - 04.2016
Assistant Account Executive
BMC Communications
04.2010 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations
Quinnipiac University
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