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Graphic Artist
New York, NY
Apr 2021 - Present (3 years 6 months)
• Engineer tailored digital graphics for diverse marketing and social platforms, significantly amplifying News 12's digital audience
• Collaborate with programming to craft graphics that position News 12 as a premier source for safety information
• Develop contemporary graphics that convey urgency, reinforcing News 12's image as a cutting-edge news organization
• Enhance community engagement through collaboration with various departments, showcasing the broader community
• Optimizes communication processes, implementing streamlined workflows for more efficient and timely delivery of graphics and animations
• Advises editorial and marketing teams, providing creative solutions and technical insights for more effective marketing campaigns
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GRAPHIC DESIGNER
New York, NY
Jun 2008 - Present (16 years 4 months)
• Logo Design • Business Card Design • Merchandise Design • Graphics
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Production Editor
New York, NY
Jun 2017 - Nov 2020 (3 years 5 months)
• Managed social media, digital design, and video production for Newsweek’s pop-culture and gaming teams with a focus on daily news aggregation and SEO practices
• Designed visuals to accompany breaking news stories with edited images, graphics, illustrations, and GIFs to feature in articles and media content on all social platforms
• Edited video assets to accompany writers’ news articles, game guides, reviews, and impressions
• Wrote articles detailing celebrity and industry interviews, video game reviews, new product reveals, pop-culture gift guides, and impressions of live events
• Produced/Hosted real-time platform coverage of interviews and demonstrations during live events (NYCC, E3, PAX East)
• Monitored web activity and social chatter for potential news leads for broader editorial team to address
• Collaborated with digital editors, print creative and editorial staff to ensure adherence to company policies and editorial standards
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Graphic Designer
New York, NY
Feb 2015 - Apr 2017 (2 years 2 months)
• Provided graphic design services in creating graphics and lead images for website, iDigitaltimes.com
• Designed custom graphics for social media cover photos, thumbnails, and avatars, contributing to site-wide branding