RESUME
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SUMMARY
I am a writer and the Director of Marketing and Media Bias Ratings at AllSides. My content has earned tens of millions of online impressions. I created and designed the AllSides Media Bias Chart™, which has been viewed and shared tens of millions of times, been recognized by Elon Musk, and published in numerous academic textbooks.
When I joined AllSides, we were a little-known startup with just two full-time employees, one of whom was me. My efforts shaped AllSides into a nationally-recognized leader in media bias with a growing footprint and clientele.
EXPERIENCE
AllSides | Director of Marketing and Media Bias Ratings
June 2018 – Present
– Created the AllSides Media Bias Chart™, which has earned tens of millions of online impressions
– Developed, oversee and conduct AllSides Media Bias Audits™ of news content
– Advise editors and reporters at national and local media outlets on mitigating media bias
– Develop top-level corporate strategy, branding and messaging materials
– Train and lead a multipartisan team to analyze media outlets for inherent bias; write reports to communicate findings to clients and AllSides readers
– Oversaw 1,585% increase in web traffic and a 1,643% increase in social media followers and impressions over 2 years
– Increased Instagram followers by 27,827.5% in one year — from 754 to over 210,000 followers — after implementing new content and strategies
– Wrote all of the most-trafficked blog posts on AllSides.com from 2018 to 2021
– Developed AllStances™, a guide to different perspectives on hot-button issues, from critical race theory to cancel culture
– Write and edit op-eds, blog posts, email newsletters, social media content, research reports, and evergreen site content
– Write, send and track email marketing campaigns using MailChimp
– Oversee link-building, SEO, keyword identification, on-page optimization strategies
– Manage website content using HTML
Don’t be fooled by media bias and fake news. Unbiased news does not exist; AllSides provides balanced news and civil discourse.
Suzanne Venker | Social Media Manager
June 2021 – Nov. 2021
– Oversaw 134.7% increase in Instagram followers in 5 months
– Managed Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts for relationship coach and author
Care2 | Senior Manager, Brand PR and Marketing
February 2018 – June 2018
– Acted as Care2 media spokesperson
– Wrote 20+ press releases and other content per week
– Developed strategic media campaigns and managed influencer partnerships
– Advised CEO, executives, employees, site users, partners, and influencers on media readiness
– Collaborated with external PR agency on pitching angles and timeliness
– Secured media coverage in target outlets, including New York Times, Washington Post, NBC
– Wrote talking points, op-eds, award submissions, quotes, blog posts, social media copy, video scripts
During my time at Care2, I increased the brand’s media coverage significantly. I:
– ramped up our media mentions from 10 to 328 stories per month
– secured 3,900 stories in 2017, amounting to 4.5 billion impressions in local, national, and international media outlets
Care2 | Manager of Brand PR and Marketing
March 2017 – February 2018
– Act as Care2 media spokesperson
– Write and distribute 10 to 15 press releases per week on advocacy campaigns and events
– Coordinate media coverage in outlets such as New York Times, AP, Washington Post, Forbes
– Advise Care2 executives, partners and staffers on media readiness
– Write talking points, quotes, blog posts, op-eds, social media copy, video scripts, and more for Care2 executives, users, and high-profile celebrity influencers
Care2 | Activism Marketing and Social Media Manager
Jan. 2014 – March 2017
– Act as Care2 media spokesperson
– Coordinate media coverage in outlets including New York Times, AP, CBS, The Guardian
– Write and distribute press releases on hot issues/petitions
– Manage and grow Care2’s social media accounts, with following of over 1 million users
– Advise citizen petition authors and Care2 staff on media readiness
Come Recommended | Senior Content Creator
May 2012 – Nov. 2013
– Ghostwrite and edit 10+ articles, blog posts, other digital content on behalf of clients weekly
– Content appears in Forbes, Huffington Post, Mashable, VentureBeat, Business Insider, and more
– Adhere to search engine optimization (SEO) strategies for increased traffic
– Research and draft infographic copy, whitepapers, press releases, e-newsletters, webinar scripts
The Daily Collegian | Promotions Manager
Jan. 2011 – May 2012
– Designed and executed over 20 events, contests, and community outreach initiatives to 43,000 students
– Coordinated with Nike, Cirque Du Soleil, PSU Athletics, Bryce Jordan Center, Levels Nightclub
– Maintained social media accounts, reaching audience of over 28,000 followers
– Recruited, trained, and managed Promotions Department staff members
Dick Jones Communications | Public Relations Intern
May 2011 – Dec. 2011
– Managed media relations efforts of more than 20 colleges and universities
– Wrote articles, op-eds, and feature stories
– Secured client placements in USA Today College, Fox News, StudentAdvisor.com and more
The Daily Collegian | Arts Reporter
Jan. 2010 – Dec. 2010
– Wrote 3 articles per week covering the State College arts scene
– Wrote weekly blog posts
– Established and maintained relationships with a variety of sources
EDUCATION
Penn State University, University Park, PA, 2009 – 2012
B.A. Public Relations, Minor in Spanish
SKILLS
AP Style, SEO, Google Analytics, WordPress, Sprout Social, HootSuite, Adobe Photoshop, iMovie, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, Snapchat
AWARDS
-Bronze winner, Responsible Technology/Awareness & Media Category, 2023 Anthem Awards (AllSides)
-Recipient, Shorty Social Good Awards, Business 2 Business Category, Nov. 2017
-Recipient, The Daily Collegian AIG Board Scholarship – April 2012
-Recipient, Elizabeth Rok Photography Scholarship, Community Arts Center, Cambria County – Spring 2009