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* Manages all editorial content for Mirror Media Group: Westside Today, Santa Monica Mirror, Brentwood News, Century City News, and Yo! Venice. * Responsible for leading the company’s marketing and advertising initiatives such as developing media kits, coordinating events, and spearheading public relations initiatives. * Manage editorials/ads/social media campaigns for more than 20 advertising clients who have sales packages with MMG. *  Responsible for the project management of custom publishing initiatives and online advertising products. * Track budget and timelines while being responsible for the communication between designers, developers, and sales teams. * Tech savvy with expertise in the Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign and Photoshop. Experience managing various Wordpress sites, Social Media programs such as Hootsuite, and email marketing through Constant Contact.

Spearheaded The Courier’s digital presence (www.bhcourier.com), managing all content from staff writers and editors. Produced all news videos for the website, in addition to writing, designing, and copy-editing the print edition.

Produced live crosses for Australian breakfast television. Assisted in coordinating all technical aspects between Los Angeles and Sydney control room, insuring flawless interviews between on-air hosts and celebrities.

Interviewed talent for news stories to be broadcast in Australia. Coordinated all aspects of assignments including video, public relations, and internal operations. Worked alongside other international media to produce relevant content for syndicated networks in Sydney, Melbourne and other major cities.

Covered all beats for politics, business, crime, education, entertainment, and travel. Photographed politicians, community leaders, and important business contacts for print and online. Attended City Council meetings to report on all current events and inform the community of new policies and initiatives.

Produced articles as a freelance reporter, which were all accompanied by photos. Reported on local news including politics, education, business, and community events.