Elizabeth Riley
Digital Engagement Editor at Chicago Magazine
- Location
- Greater Chicago Area
- Industry
- Online Media
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Elizabeth Riley's Overview
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- Digital Engagement Editor at Chicago Magazine
- Past
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- Marketing & Digital Specialist at Chicago Magazine
- Blogger at Shoetube.tv
- Editorial Assistant at Chicago Home + Garden Magazine
- Freelance Content Producer at MakeItBetter.net
- Design Director/Staff Writer at Sci Q Magazine
- Reporter at Medill News Service
- Staff Intern/Volunteer at Makarios International
- Student Associate at Accessibility Institute, University of Texas at Austin
- Editorial Assistant at Brilliant Magazine
- Public Relations Intern at GENaustin
- Education
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- Northwestern University
- The University of Texas at Austin
- Recommendations
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- Connections
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246 connections
- Websites
Elizabeth Riley's Summary
Journalist, digital marketing specialist, and reader-engagement enthusiast, with a concentration in magazine publishing. Experience with writing and editing for both print and digital publications. Passionate about gender studies and urban issues reporting.
Specialties
Social media development and strategy; community engagement; SEO best practices; branding and promotions; e-newsletter development; lead generation; website research; user-testing; focus groups; website and social media metrics and analysis; and integrated Web marketing programs.
Tech Capabilities: Mac and PC proficient, Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat, Dreamweaver, iMovie, WordPress, HTML, Content Management Systems (CMS)
Elizabeth Riley's Experience
Digital Engagement Editor
Chicago Magazine
Public Company; 51-200 employees; Publishing industry
October 2011 – Present (5 months) Chicago, IL
Marketing & Digital Specialist
Chicago Magazine
Public Company; 51-200 employees; Publishing industry
September 2009 – October 2011 (2 years 2 months) Chicago, IL
Manage social media accounts for all Chicago magazine brands; create and execute targeted social media campaigns; spearhead reader-engagement and research initiatives; lead public relations and promotional efforts for the magazine and website; conceptualize and implement integrated marketing programs for online advertisers; analyze website, e-newsletter, and social media metrics for business development opportunities; conduct social media workshops for Chicago Tribune Media Group employees; plan and execute special events; manage community sponsorship opportunities for Chicago Home + Garden; initiated a SEO strategy for Chicagomag.com and necessary staff training on SEO best practices.
Awards: 2010 Publisher's Award
Editorial Assistant
Chicago Home + Garden Magazine
March 2009 – September 2009 (7 months)
Fact checked all editorial content; conducted photo research; assisted with headline and caption writing; initiated and implemented a digital media strategy for Chicagohomemag.com; managed the brand's Facebook and Twitter accounts; served as a contributing writer and blogger; developed story ideas.
Freelance Content Producer
MakeItBetter.net
Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Publishing industry
February 2009 – May 2009 (4 months)
Produced and wrote for the site's dining database; assisted with editing and proofreading; shot photography; filmed and edited video; served as a contributing writer.
Design Director/Staff Writer
Sci Q Magazine
August 2008 – December 2008 (5 months)
Led creation of design concept for a prototype magazine start up about science and culture as part of Master’s program at the Medill School of Journalism; managed a team of designers and designed covers, department and feature spreads, and promotional items for the magazine; participated in building a business and circulation plan, digital strategy and marketing plan; wrote department and feature pieces for the prototype magazine and website.
Student Associate
Accessibility Institute, University of Texas at Austin
September 2004 – May 2006 (1 year 9 months)
Conducted user-testing for the university's websites to monitor accessibility and usability (Section 508 compliance); edited grant proposals and user-testing reports; published usability research in the academic journal Educause Quarterly.
Editorial Assistant
Brilliant Magazine
Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Publishing industry
June 2005 – January 2006 (8 months)
Researched and wrote articles for front of the book; assisted with editing, proofreading, and layout.
Elizabeth Riley's Education
Northwestern University
2008 – 2008
The University of Texas at Austin
2002 – 2006
Elizabeth Riley's Additional Information
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- Honors and Awards:
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Chicago Magazine 2010 Publisher's Award, Madeline J. Halpern Scholarship (December 2008), University Honors (Spring 2004, Fall 2005)
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