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Tim McGovern

Tim McGovern

New York,NY

Summary

Highly skilled Senior Editor with over 10 years of experience in the publishing industry. Proven track record of successfully managing editorial teams and overseeing the production of engaging, high-quality content across multiple platforms. Expertise in content strategy, obtaining exclusives, copyediting, and proofreading. Strong attention to detail, exceptional communication skills, and a passion for storytelling.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Editor

Daily Mail
12.2023 - Current

I manage a team of breaking news reporters, photo and video producers, social and SEO teams to produce engaging copy with compelling visuals. Working with the executive team to plan editorial direction, I use analytics tools to optimize copy.

  • Impact: I helped improve monthly traffic by 11 percent.

Assistant Editor

The U.S. Sun
09.2022 - 11.2023

I directed editorial coverage while working with our social and SEO teams. I also ran an exclusives team of investigative reporters on longer form features and breaking news follow-ups.

  • Impact: I created a B2B newsletter that reached over 200 news outlets and improved syndication outreach by 300 percent.

Senior Editor

a360 Media
06.2021 - 08.2022

I led a team of full-time staff members, edited a high volume of daily content, and strategically planned content for events.

  • Impact: I helped grow monthly referral traffic by 7 percent.

Editor

People Magazine
04.2019 - 06.2021

I managed a team of staff writers and freelancers, tailored the layout of the homepage, and coordinated breaking news coverage for a site that received over 400 million page views a month.

  • Impact: I helped increase average dwell time by 8 percent.

Editor

Hollywood Life
11.2017 - 04.2019

I led a staff of writers and photo editors, oversaw analytics, curated syndicated content and managed all social media accounts.

  • Impact: I helped increase organic traffic by 10 percent.

Editor

Elite Daily
08.2016 - 04.2017

I manage a team of breaking news reporters, photo and video producers, social and SEO teams to produce engaging copy with compelling visuals. Working with the executive team to plan editorial direction, I use analytics tools to optimize copy.

  • Impact: I helped improve monthly traffic by 11 percent.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Communications, Dean's List

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Skills

  • Writing and editing breaking news, viral stories and creative content
  • Research
  • SEO consulting
  • Social Media Management
  • CMS
  • Microsoft Office
  • Analytics
  • Reporting
  • Leadership
  • AP Style
  • Media Relations
  • Headline Writing
  • Content Curating

Timeline

Senior Editor

Daily Mail
12.2023 - Current

Assistant Editor

The U.S. Sun
09.2022 - 11.2023

Senior Editor

a360 Media
06.2021 - 08.2022

Editor

People Magazine
04.2019 - 06.2021

Editor

Hollywood Life
11.2017 - 04.2019

Editor

Elite Daily
08.2016 - 04.2017

Bachelor of Science - Communications, Dean's List

Northwestern University
Tim McGovern