Alison Hockenberry

Alison Hockenberry

Producing and Editorial Partner at Freakonomics

Location
Greater New York City Area
Industry
Online Media
Current
  1. Freakonomics,
  2. SchoolWiseNYC
Previous
  1. The Documentary Group,
  2. Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism,
  3. Ashoka Changemakers
Education
  1. Barnard College, Columbia University
Recommendations2 people have recommended Alison
Websites
  1. Company Website
  2. Blog
  3. @AliHock
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Summary

Emmy and Peabody Award-winning journalist with nearly 25 years of experience as an editor, writer and producer in television, film, print, radio and on the web.

Experience

  • Producing and Editorial Partner

    Freakonomics
    – Present (4 months)
  • Founder and CEO

    SchoolWiseNYC
    – Present (4 years 3 months)Greater New York City Area

    Guidance, tips, reminders and news for families applying to New York City public middle and high schools. Private consulting. Follow on Twitter https://twitter.com/schoolwisenyc; Like on Facebook

  • Producer, Writer

    The Documentary Group
    (2 years 4 months)

    Produced a multi-hour historical documentary to air nationally in early 2016.

  • Adjunct Assistant Professor

    Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism
    (2 years 5 months)

    Co-taught "Producing a Magazine" workshop. Supervised and edited a staff of 16 student reporters, writers and videographers who produced content for the online arts magazine StarringNYC.com.

  • Consulting Editor

    Ashoka Changemakers
    (4 years 8 months)

    Provided strategic editorial and branding consulting for this global website dedicated to social change through innovation. Wrote and edited narrative content, audio and video materials, social media content, user interface language and partnership proposals. Supervised a major content overhaul for a site re-launch. Worked closely with designers and engineers. Managed a staff of editors and freelance writers. Continue to occasionally blog for Huffington Post and The Christian Science Monitor.

  • Producer, Writer

    ABC News
    (2 months)

    Produced and wrote segments for "Back to the Beginning with Christiane Amanpour," a four-hour documentary on the shared stories and traditions that unite and divide the followers of Christianity, Judaism and Islam. Aired December, 2012.

  • Producer

    The IFC Media Project
    (less than a year)

    Produced a series of investigative pieces for this wry and critical look at the news business.

  • Editor

    Blue Egg
    (11 months)

    Was a founding editor of this new media company aimed at encouraging and inspiring mainstream Americans to live more sustainably. Identified and developed media partnerships, managed freelance writers and edited articles; supervised video production; contributed to design team initiatives.

  • Founding Editor, nicknews.com

    Nickelodeon
    (2 years 1 month)

    Launched and edited the country's premier news website for kids.

  • Producer

    ABC News
    (10 years 8 months)

    Emmy and Peabody award winning producer, covering a wide range of topics including armed conflict, human rights, national politics, breaking news, and science.

Volunteer Experience & Causes

Skills

Education

  • Barnard College, Columbia University

    BA, History

    Cum Laude

    Activities and Societies: Publisher, Columbia Daily Spectator

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  • Allison was an incredible mentor to me and working with her was a highlight of my summer internship for Nick News. I was impressed by how she went the extra mile to come with creative story ideas and conduct original interviews for the Nick News website, rather than simply relying on wire stories. I always felt inspired and excited to work on projects for her, and she provided excellent feedback, which helped make me a better writer, interviewer and researcher.

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