Patrick Schmidt

Managing Director, Consort Partners

Geneva, Illinois, United States

About

Former Senior Editor with a history of working in the sports, entertainment and tech industry now working in public relations.

Experience

  • Managing Director at Consort Partners
    Jan 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 7 mos

  • FanSided (8 yrs 7 mos)
    • Senior Editor
      Jan 2016 - Jun 2022 · 6 yrs 6 mos

      - Direct a staff of news editors and writers in a rapidly changing news environment. - Develop content strategies using google analytics, google search console and google trends to use audience behavior to influence content. - Identify breaking news and trending stories. - Strong understanding of social media. - Edit copy, while assisting editors with story selection and headline creation. - Work closely with editorial staff to help establish growth through content programming and strategy. - Collaborate with editors and writers to ensure efficient workflow and positive working relationships. - Maintain proficiency and knowledge in latest trends, best practices in editing and how readers consume content. - Monitor Google analytics to gauge article performance; work with SEO team to recognize trends. - Collaborate in real time with social media team and influencers to present content in most appealing way for readers. - Train new writers and fellows to improve their writing and learn the style guide.

    • Netflix Life Editor-in-Chief
      Aug 2015 - Jan 2022 · 6 yrs 6 mos

      - Co-manage all aspects of editorial operations - Establish a consistent voice and style for NetflixLife.com - Work closely with co-editor to create content strategy that can help Netflix Life stand out and grow - Develop, edit and write excellent Netflix and entertainment content including news posts, lists, interviews, how-to tutorials, humor and original videos - Work closely with FanSided executives to develop content strategies

    • Saturday Blitz Head of Content
      Mar 2015 - Jan 2022 · 6 yrs 11 mos

      - Manage all aspects of editorial operations for FanSided's general college football website. - Established a consistent voice and style for Saturday Blitz. - Train and develop new writers remotely. - Work with editorial team to create brand and content ideas to stand out and earn respect - Develop, edit and write college football content including news posts, columns, lists, interviews and humor

  • Entertainment Editor at Time Inc.
    Mar 2016 - Jan 2020 · 3 yrs 11 mos

  • Contributing Editor at Sports Illustrated
    Jan 2016 - Jan 2020 · 4 yrs 1 mo

  • Community writer at Entertainment Weekly
    Feb 2015 - Dec 2019 · 4 yrs 11 mos