Todd W. Beeton
Geneva,NY
Summary
Progressive political content specialist, strategist, and storyteller with 16 years' experience creating engaging impactful content across digital platforms
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Content Director
The Social Edge
07.2017 - Current
- Primary writer, editor and content strategist for The Big Picture Substack with 161k subscribers (Top 50 Bestsellers in U.S. Politics.)
- Recruit, curate and edit pieces by independent contractors for The Big Picture.
- Cultivate partnerships with organizations, elected leaders, and celebrity influencers to enhance social impact through strategic content.
- Lead outreach for George Takei's political endorsements and fundraising.
- Supervise and manage editorial team, producing 25 articles daily across George Takei's content platforms.
- Produced and co-hosted two seasons of OhMyyyPod with George Takei, focusing on themes of social justice.
Digital Director
Gillibrand For Senate
05.2009 - 02.2017
- Led effort to re-brand Senator Kirsten Gillibrand after her appointment to the U.S. Senate through progressive stakeholder outreach and the creation of engaging online blog and social media content.
- Launched and grew Gillibrand's social media platforms over two successful election cycles.
- Directed online issue-based social impact campaigns.
- Produced online video chats and podcasts for Gillibrand's Off The Sidelines women's empowerment initiative.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Colgate University
Hamilton, NYSkills
- Digital content creation and editorial expertise
- Progressive issue advocacy and campaigning
- Influencer and stakeholder outreach
- Creative social impact-driven storytelling
- Supervising a diverse team of editors and writers
- Managing social impact client campaigns
Timeline
Content Director
The Social Edge
07.2017 - Current
Digital Director
Gillibrand For Senate
05.2009 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Arts - English
Colgate University