deborah frank

editor in chief

About

Experienced Managing Executive with a demonstrated history of working in the publishing industry. Skilled in Digital Strategy, Integrated Marketing, News Writing, Advertising, and Editing with a focus on high-net worth individuals and lifestyle. Strong media and communication professional with a Bachelor's degree and Master's focused in News-Editorial Journalism and Political Science; International Relations from University of Miami and New York University.

Country

united states

City

new york

Industry

publishing

Skill

corporate communications, publishing, journalism, digital media, advertising, proofreading, social media, content development, editing, new media, copywriting, editorial, publications, publicity, copy editing, facebook, newspaper, brand development, content strategy, newsletters, public relations, digital marketing, integrated marketing, content management, press releases, books, social media marketing, blogging, social networking, storytelling, media relations, digital strategy, fact checking, web content, fashion, online publishing, magazines, ap style, indesign, web content management, freelance writing, news writing, feature articles, creative writing, quarkxpress, incopy, travel writing, strategic communications, editorial consulting, digital magazines

Experience

managing editor and deputy editor

marie claire/hearst magazines

1997-1 - 2004-1 · 7 yrs 1 mo

managing director

centurion magazine/american express

2005-10 - 2017-3 · 11 yrs 6 mos

Oversaw content and production of Centurion, a bi-annual magazine published exclusively for high-net worth Centurion members from American Express. Spearheaded its issue, Drive, devoted solely to car coverage.

deputy editor

suede magazine/essence/time

2004-4 - 2005-3 · 1 yr

Created content and edited stories, liaised with Time Inc. legal for this high-end fashion and beauty start-up, a spin-off of Essence magazine.

executive managing editor, vice president

american express publishing/departures magazine

2005-4 - 2013-10 · 8 yrs 7 mos

* Participated in Six Sigma training courses, streamlining editorial workflow * Implemented digital asset management systems and corporate ad buy programs

luxury content creator and strategist

consultant

2017-4 - Present · 9 yrs 6 mos

Current and recent clients include LUXURY MAGAZINE for Luxury Card Mastercard , The Ritz-Carlton Magazine for PACE Communications, Las Ventanas al Paraiso for Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, and L.Raphael Gen ve spas and skincare. Moderated two luxury brand case studies on cruising at the 2018 Seatrade Global Cruise Conference in Fort Lauderdale. Panelists included the CEOs of Silversea Cruises, Seabourn, Ponant Cruises, Cunard North America, Windstar Cruises and Starboard Cruise Services.

editor in chief

luxury magazine for luxury card mastercard

2017-6 - Present · 9 yrs 4 mos

vice president, executive managing editor

departures magazine/time

2013-10 - 2017-3 · 3 yrs 6 mos

Strategically leveraged metrics and data based on customer needs and wants to steer editorial direction both in print and online. Created editorial production calendars with realistic deadlines, allowing for an expansion of print coverage with complementary website stories, Twitter and Instagram posts to drive traffic and increase unique page views.