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My background in design coupled with a foundation in journalism has lead to the creation of some of The Washington Post’s most dynamic and forward-thinking products. I also have a knowledge of the business demands of digital media, having lead high-impact initiatives that have helped to shape company strategies.
In my role, I have lead a team of more than 40 editors, designers, animators, video editors, multiplatform editors and writers. The team has launched several high-profile owned and operated products including: On the Record (a daily habit forming news quiz game), “Washington Post Select” (The Post’s highly visual and tightly curated national app), The Lily (a cross-platform experience aimed at informing and empowering women) and By The Way (a cross-platform travel experience aimed at today's traveler). The team is also an engine for introducing new products and storytelling techniques that we deploy in our relationships with distributive platforms and other technology partners. Think Apple News, Flipboard, Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook and Amazon.
The Team operates on an editorial philosophy and design sensibility that takes advantage of the small screen for mobile-first storytelling. We are consistently in the innovations mindset, knowing that once something is launched, it’s on to figuring out what the next big thing will be.
Selected projects:
DESIGN PORTFOLIO // APPS • PRINT • APPLE WATCH
In The News
Game Break: The Washington Post discovers an engaged gaming audience
Game Break: The Post launches a daily games newsletter
On the Record: The Post looks to bring in new subscribers with its first in-house game
On the Record: Introducing On the Record, a news quiz from The Washington Post
2020 Webby Awards: By The Way wins awards for best newsletter and social strategy
By The Way: Washington Post editors on their new travel initiative
By The Way: The Post releases a new destination for travelers who want to experience cities like a local
2019 Digiday Publishing Awards: The Lily is a finalist for “Best Overall Design”
2019 Webby Award Nominees: The Lily gets two nominations, two honorable mentions along with The Post’s Snapchat Discover
SPD 54 Digital Medal Finalists: The Lily and The Post’s Snapchat Discover
SND Awards: The Lily wins two medals, named a finalist for World’s Best Designed
2018 Webby Award Nominees: The Lily gets two nods along with The Post's Snapchat Discover
'Best use of Snapchat': Washington Post wins award at 2018 Digiday Publishing Awards
NiemanLab predictions for journalism in 2018: Passive Partnership is in the rearview
The Lily: The Washington Post launches new publication for millennial women
A interview with Digiday: How The Washington Post plans to break news on Snapchat
NiemanLab predictions for journalism in 2017: Unlocking a deeper mobile experience
A interview with Poynter: Creating Original Content for Apple News
Newspaper Association of America presentation: Building Digital Audiences
'Best Mobile App': Washington Post wins award at Digiday Publishing Awards
From my News:Rewired keynote: How The Washington Post’s print values influence its digital apps
A interview with Apple News: Beautiful Photography in News (can only access on iPhone or iPad)
A interview with Mario García of García Media: The Washington Post: new app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch
A interview with the Society for News Design: On innovation in digital browsing
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