Mom.comEditor/Communications
Aug. 1999 - Jan. 2001Baltimore, Maryland AreaHelped launch and develop the Internet’s premier site devoted to the needs and interests of mothers, spanning the realms of domestic and workplace issues, health matters and arts & entertainment, among others. Initially charged with content development, responsibilities ultimately expanded to PR, Marketing & Promotion as well. These efforts included: * Writing and editing of feature stories on topics of entertainment, workplace issues and lifestyle-related matters. * Screening editorial submissions, as well as judiciously editing works of noted authors and contributors, balancing the needs of content and diplomacy. * Forming strategic alliances with authors, publishers, content providers/partners and sponsors. * Working with Web Design and IT departments with regard to overall site appearance, content and image layout, interactive components and sponsorship/advertising elements. * Developing marketing and promotional strategies with various department heads. * Instigating local and national media presence. Efforts resulted in extensive coverage in various outlets, including: ABC Evening News, Wall Street Journal, Rosie O’Donnell Show, Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Business Journal. *Drafting press releases and dissemination of materials to all pertinent media concerns. *Copyediting, proofreading, research and providing in-house, staff tutorials on writing for the Web.