DAVID SPECTOR
Long Beach
Summary
I am a reporter who has done deep investigative work and has broken stories in the realms of politics, business and education along with other areas.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Reporter
New York Post
10.2025 - Current
- Conducted in-depth research to uncover breaking news stories and trends.
- Developed compelling articles that engaged audiences across digital platforms.
- Collaborated with editors to refine content for clarity and impact.
- Utilized multimedia tools to enhance storytelling through visuals and audio elements.
REPORTER
FOX NEWS DIGITAL
01.2025 - Current
- Write, produce and edit thought provoking, engaging stories to captivate readers and provide greater insight into events of great public interest.
- Research complex issues in business and government to provide clarity to readers on complex topics.
- Cultivate sources to generate scoops and break news in business, politics and culture.
- Produce video and photo content to accompany articles.
- Generate ideas for articles and follow ups based off of trending world headlines.
DIGITAL EDITOR
NEW YORK POST
06.2022 - 01.2025
- Wrote, edited and produced original exclusive content from sources both domestic and international.
- Flagged breaking stories and reached out to sources to write fresh angles on the latest news.
- Reported on the ground from events of high reader interest ranging from campus protests to local fires.
- Conducted thorough investigative research to expose corruption at elite institutions.
- Edited and wrote posts for liveblogs, kept them updated with the latest breaking news, photos, video and sharpest headlines.
- Promoted from Associate Digital Editor for excellence in running the homepage, selecting, packaging and editing stories.
- Programed the homepage to include a mix of breaking news and attention grabbing stories.
- Optimized all news content to present each story with the best possible sell for readers.
- Wrote sharp concise headlines designed to boost reader interest in a story and convey valuable news-worthy information.
- Analyzed web analytics to refine which stories would have the most reader engagement and flags them to the appropriate teams.
- Packaged news stories with the strongest headlines, photos, videos, and multimedia content to present our audience with the best reader experience possible.
- Wrote, edited, and sent dozens of push alerts per day to further enhance reader engagement.
- Updated stories with the latest drafts as they come in.
- Oversaw the production process, assigned stories to be built in a fast-paced manner and enforced best practices.
- Managed the syndication desk, maintaining relationships with partners and selecting the strongest stories to increase traffic.
DIGITAL CONTENT PRODUCER
NEW YORK POST
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Rapidly packaged stories with the best photos, videos, and multimedia content.
- Ensured that all stories are built with the correct sections and tags.
- Wrote concise, photo captions that helped tell the story to maintain reader interest.
- Built reusable blocks, and wrote info boxes to help increase internal traffic.
- Updated zones so readers were exposed to our latest stories on our homepage subsections.
- Wrote concise SEO headlines to increase Google pickup traffic.
FREELANCE WEB EDITOR
MEDIAPLANET
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Generated and designed all articles on WordPress.
- Devised SEO-friendly headlines.
- Wrote SEO-friendly article excerpts to increase interest.
- Generated keyword list around themes and sub-themes.
- Interfaced with Project Managers to determine campaign aim and client preferences.
- Built landing pages for finished campaigns.
FREELANCE PROOFREADER
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY PRESS
01.2020 - 11.2021
- Enhanced text quality by ensuring adherence to Chicago Manual of Style.
- Eliminated errors by rigorously reviewing spelling, grammar, and punctuation in manuscripts.
- Facilitated seamless communication by collaborating with Project Managers on global queries.
- Improved citation accuracy by aligning references with CMS conventions across disciplines.
- Streamlined editing process using Adobe Acrobat, Reader comments, and Word Track Changes.
FREELANCE COPYWRITER
POOK
10.2019 - 11.2021
- Developed scripts for grassroots marketing team implemented at store locations internationally.
- Created product descriptions featured on store website.
- Completed word-for-word proofreading of product descriptions and ad copy corrected for grammar, spelling, and style.
- Utilized seasonal Google Adwords campaigns to optimize web traffic.
FREELANCE PROOFREADER
THE FROEBE GROUP
11.2018 - 11.2021
- Ensured accuracy in law textbooks through meticulous proofreading and editing.
- Enhanced manuscript quality by correcting grammar, spelling, and layout errors.
- Resolved manuscript issues collaboratively with Project Manager to improve efficiency.
- Verified legal terminology and citations against authoritative texts for accuracy.
- Conducted quality control checks on projects throughout various development stages.
- Utilized project management tools like Trello and Asana for seamless workflow integration.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY06-2014
Skills
- Wordpress
- SEO
- Copyediting
- Copywriting
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe
- Proofreading
- Generative AI
- AP Style
- Social Media Headline Writing
Timeline
Reporter
New York Post
10.2025 - Current
REPORTER
FOX NEWS DIGITAL
01.2025 - Current
DIGITAL EDITOR
NEW YORK POST
06.2022 - 01.2025
DIGITAL CONTENT PRODUCER
NEW YORK POST
11.2021 - 06.2022
FREELANCE WEB EDITOR
MEDIAPLANET
03.2021 - 11.2021
FREELANCE PROOFREADER
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY PRESS
01.2020 - 11.2021
FREELANCE COPYWRITER
POOK
10.2019 - 11.2021
FREELANCE PROOFREADER
THE FROEBE GROUP
11.2018 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Stony Brook University