Online & Conversational Media Consultant
Greater Denver Area
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- Editor, E-Media Tidbits group weblog at Poynter Institute
- Media consultant, content strategist, writer, editor (Self-employed)
- Technology Consultant and Freelance Journalist at Society of Environmental Journalists
- Past
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- Editor, InFocus newsletter at Eastman Kodak
- Managing Editor at E Source
- Managing Editor at Energy User News
- Education
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- Temple University
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Amy Gahran’s Summary
In today's media landscape, no one can afford to ignore the public conversation. I help organizations and individuals achieve their goals through effective, creative communication. I work mainly in online media, and my background is in journalism and editorial management. I can show you how to constructively participate in the public conversation in ways that will engage and energize you, leverage your strengths, and enhance your bottom line. Services include consulting, seminars, one-on-one coaching, weblogs, writing, editing, and project management. This is more than just honing skills and style. It's about discovering your public voice and putting it to good use.
Amy Gahran’s Specialties:
online media, weblogs, content strategy, training, seminars, coaching, writing, editing, editorial process, publishing, communication, journalism, content style, project management, editorial management, technology assessment
Amy Gahran’s Experience
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Editor, E-Media Tidbits group weblog
Poynter Institute
(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Online Media industry)
March 2006 — Present (2 years 5 months)
This is a contract position, 5 days/week. I edit a leading weblog for news professionals that covers online-media and technology developments of interest to journalists and journalism educators/students. This involves coordinating the efforts of volunteers and writing about 60% of the blog postings myself. The Poynter Institute is a leading journalistic research and mid-career education organization.
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Media consultant, content strategist, writer, editor
Self-employed
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Online Media industry)
October 1998 — Present (9 years 10 months)
Mostly I help organizations and individuals wrap their brains around online media -- especially conversational and collaborative media such as weblogs, forums, wikis, etc. This includes projects such as launching, writing or managing weblogs or e-mail newsletters for clients, developing realistic and effective content strategies, training and speaking, smart implementation of technologies such as feeds and content management systems, creating e-learning content, general writing and editing, and more.
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Technology Consultant and Freelance Journalist
Society of Environmental Journalists
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Professional Training & Coaching industry)
October 1990 — Present (17 years 10 months)
I've worked for SEJ in various capacities since 1990 -- I was the organization's first employee.
Current contract roles: I help guide key web technology and program decisions for SEJ. I've also been a regular writer for SEJ's Tipsheet publication since 1995.
Volunteer roles: I organize major events at SEJ's annual conference (workshops, networking events, etc.). I also have coordinated volunteer blog coverage of the SEJ conference. I founded SEJ's lively members-only discussion e-mail list. I assist SEJ staff and members in variously journalistic and consulting capacities as needed. -
Editor, InFocus newsletter
Eastman Kodak
(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; Photography industry)
July 1998 — June 2000 (2 years)
Contract position. Developed and launched an e-mail newsletter on photography tips for consumers. Sent out monthly to members of the Kodak.com site. Responsible for planning, writing, and producing the final version of the newsletter. Required close regular coordination with staff in many departments of Eastman Kodak.
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Managing Editor
E Source
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Utilities industry)
April 1995 — September 1997 (2 years 6 months)
E Source (a spin-off of the Rocky Mountain Institute) was a leading energy information services company, mainly serving utilities. It provided research, reports, and consulting on emerging clean-energy and energy-efficient technologies and strategies.
As managing editor, I supervised the creation and production of 3-6 white papers and other major reports each month. This included planning the schedule, setting deadlines, hiring freelance writers, editing drafts, and coordinating with production for print publication.
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Managing Editor
Energy User News
(Public Company; 1-10 employees; Publishing industry)
May 1991 — November 1994 (3 years 7 months)
Managing Editor for a busy monthly trade magazine on energy efficiency in nonresidential buildings. Started as a technology reporter (beats: building automation systems, wholesale power & gas markets, fuel cells, photovoltaics, energy statistics). Promoted after 2 years to managing editor. Managed 3 reporters. Set editorial schedule and deadlines, trained reporters, edited copy, coordinated with production, advertising, covered conferences.
Energy User News was owned by Chilton Co., which was part of ABC at the time.
Amy Gahran’s Education
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Temple University
BA, Journalism, 1986 — 1990
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- Worked on the student magazine. Held six journalism internships. Spent a semester studying in London, UK.
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Amy Gahran’s Interests:
conversational media, online media, blogs, training, coaching, energy, environment, science, journalism, citizen journalism, podcasting, communications, women's issues, hiking, Malian music
Amy Gahran’s Groups:
Society of Environmental Journalists, Poynter Institute, Media Bloggers Association, Online News Association
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