Austin, Texas, United States
Former reporter and editor who was sucked into the black hole that is management. Enjoys telling a good story. Respects that we are all accountable but not irredeemable. Figured out that every day is an opportunity to learn and get better. Knows that everyone needs an editor. Caught the big waves at broadcast.com, Yahoo! and AOL. Launched career at The Austin American-Statesman before wringing every last ounce of editorial possibility from the Austin Citizen and the Austin Press. Led talented teams of writers and critics at The Houston Post and The Dallas Morning News. Joined a fearless squad to launch an interactive agency and learn my first cruel business lessons. Co-founded a venture-backed digital media company that had shocking success before getting crushed in the harsh vicissitudes of modern media. Welcome to The Machine.
Founded a company that produced editorial web products that were syndicated across the web sites of broadcast partners such as ABC Local Television Station Group, Belo Broadcasting, CBS and Nexstar Broadcasting. Responsible for product development and editorial operations across content products carried on more than 80 television station web sites. Built and operated the green portal for Addison, Texas, and Frisco, Texas.
Managed content syndication and sales efforts with media partners, such as Sinclair Broadcast Group, Tribune Media, Circa, Virgin American and Delta Air Lines. Also worked with external and internal content producers to source video content for distribution. Worked with leading charities and foundations -- i.e. American Heart Association, Jennifer Lawrence Foundation, Chris Paul Foundation -- to source content and promote their charitable initiatives. I helped develop CauseWire, a short, weekly news report on the world of charity that is syndicated to more than 140 television stations across the country. We also developed charity content for use in TV broadcasts and for in-flight entertainment services.