SUSANNE MEI
New York
Summary
I have spent the last 25 years working in the media industry in NYC at major brands including Time Inc, Showtime and CBS News. I have held leadership roles over the last 10 years that included overseeing budgets, hiring and managing large staffs and setting strategy in a rapidly changing media landscape. I recently decided to go back to school to work in the veterinary field, something I have always been interested in, and look forward to bringing the skills I have developed in my "first career" to my work as a Vet Tech.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Consultant
SAYBROOK CONSULTING
New York
01.2023 - Current
- Advise large content/media organizations on best practices in digital marketing, social media optimization, and content strategy. Clients include Kargo, Swerve Sports, LA Clippers, Wall Street Journal, and Sports Illustrated.
Senior Vice President
CBS NEWS
New York
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Senior executive that managed a 300 person organization including digital reporters, producers and technical staff.
General Manager, PeopleTV
TIME INC.
New York
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Secured funding from the Time Inc. board to launch a new business unit.
- Oversaw the launch of PeopleTV Streaming Network.
- Held full P&L responsibility, led distribution, product and content teams.
VP Digital Strategy & Business Development
AMC NETWORKS, IFC FILMS
New York
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Launched and ran the SundanceNOW OTT service, managed P&L and ongoing product roadmap.
VP, Digital Media, Smithsonian Channel
SHOWTIME NETWORKS
New York
01.2002 - 01.2009
- Managed SmithsonianChannel.com and including all social media platforms
Education
A.A.S. - Veterinary Technology
SUNY Westchester Community College
05.2027
MBA - Finance & Media majors
NYU, Stern School of Business
BS - International Relations and Economics
Tufts University
Medford, MA Skills
- Fear Free Shelter Certification, September 2025
- Maddie’s Fund: How to Speak Cat; Cleaning & Disinfection in Foster Homes
Websites
Certification
- Paws Crossed Animal Rescue, Elmsford, NY - Volunteer
- Little Wanderers, New York, NY - Volunteer, Foster, Trapping cats in NYC
- Extensive experience handling / riding horses of all ages
Timeline
Consultant
SAYBROOK CONSULTING
01.2023 - Current
Senior Vice President
CBS NEWS
01.2019 - 01.2023
General Manager, PeopleTV
TIME INC.
01.2015 - 01.2019
VP Digital Strategy & Business Development
AMC NETWORKS, IFC FILMS
01.2010 - 01.2015
VP, Digital Media, Smithsonian Channel
SHOWTIME NETWORKS
01.2002 - 01.2009
A.A.S. - Veterinary Technology
SUNY Westchester Community College
MBA - Finance & Media majors
NYU, Stern School of Business
BS - International Relations and Economics
Tufts University
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