Jennifer Geller
Chappaqua, NY **514
Mobile Phone: 917-***-****
E-mail: ***.******@*****.***
SUMMARY
Writer, researcher and content producer with over 15-years’ experience, particularly in financial news and content. Strong background in conference programming and development and well-rounded writer who is knowledgeable, curious and objective on a multitude of subjects. A strong team player that forms good working relationships with clients as well as vendors.
FREELANCE EXPERIENCE
Bloomberg Live New York, NY Programming Director October 2015-Present
Develop editorial direction, book and produce panel speakers and write event collateral for live events for Bloomberg including Bloomberg Politics’ At the Table breakfasts, Bloomberg Breakaway and Bloomberg's The Year Ahead 2017 and Bloomberg’s The Year Ahead 2018.
Booked newsmakers including leading politicians, CEOs and thought leaders and work with internal and external stakeholders to develop the strongest interviews possible.
Assisted with audience development and recruitment to increase engagement at events.
Douglas Elliman New York, NY
Ghostwriter December 2015-October 2016
Worked with marketing team to conceive and write content pieces, scripts and internal memos on meaningful economic news and policies impacting the real estate industry.
Hogarth Worldwide New York, NY
Writer October 2015-Present
Write and edit content, video scripts and infographics for Bank of America's Better Money Habits focusing on personal finance and fiscal responsibility.
Worked with editors, internal and external stakeholders to develop and revise concepts and ideas to make videos most meaningful and impactful for audience.
Bloomberg Markets LiveINSIGHTS New York, New York
Web Conference Booker and Producer August 2011 – February 2015
Worked closely with Bloomberg’s marketing team and a broad array of blue-chip financial institutions to develop timely webinars around relevant topics of interest for institutional market participants and stakeholders. Examples of clients include: iShares, Chicago Mercantile Exchange and Credit Suisse.
Robin Hood Foundation New York, New York
Writer and Researcher for Investors Conference August 2014-October 2014
Composed introduction letter in program and script for Robin Hood Investors Conference.
Researched topics and speaker biographies for Robin Hood executive team and moderators.
Reuters.com/Reuters TV New York, Davos Switzerland
Writer/Researcher/Booker November 2013-February 2014
Lead US interviews and bookings of top CEOs, politicians and newsmakers from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland for Reuters TV in January 2014.
Researched, produced and prepared anchors for headline generating interviews across all platforms of Reuters.
Booked interviews and developed stories that increased web traffic to Reuters.com site.
Articles and Content Writer and Producer
Multiple Outlets January 2011-Present
Written for outlets including: TheStreet.com, Crain’s New York Business, Finimize, The Wall Street Transcript and Care.com.
Leverage broad network of sources across industries and subject matters to provide insightful information under tight deadlines.
Utilize social media channels such as Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn to increase website traffic and amplify reach to key audiences.
Work collaboratively with editors to arrive at interesting stories that resonate with readers.
FULLTIME EXPERIENCE
MXM (Meredith Xcelerated Marketing) New York, New York Associate Financial Content Manager March 2015-September 2015
Worked with strategy, account, design, video, and technical team members to execute and deliver content across digital, video and mobile platforms.
Write and edit financial and consumer-based content for financial services client maximizing product lines of business and SEO.
Manage editorial calendar, workflow, deadlines and process with staff and freelance writers.
Assist in creating multi-channel financial services content programs for client.
Bloomberg Television New York, New York
Multiple Production and Senior Editorial Positions 1999-2010
Rose from entry-level production assistant to segment producer/booker, associate producer to show producer and assignment editor at fast-paced and world renowned financial television network.
Show producer for Inside Track with Deirdre Bolton and Erik Schatzker, selecting key stories for air, coordinating with writers and reporters bringing top financial news stories of the day on top financial morning show during the height of the financial crisis.
Identified key trends and stories and collaborated with reporters to find unique angles to tell them.
Wrote stories, headlines and teases as well as stacked the show as associate producer for Betty Liu’s morning program.
From 2002-2006 booked and produced numerous interviews with newsmakers, chief executives, top-ranked analysts and business leaders, doing key analytical research and providing synthesized notes for anchors including Erin Burnett.
Reacted quickly to breaking news utilizing my network of contacts bringing the timeliest of guests to air on the news at hand.
Team member for special report “Funds Under Fire” that was a finalist for Deadline Club Award for business reporting, 2005.
Booked and produced guests from the field including from 2004 Democratic and Republican National Conventions
Produced live reports from the New York Stock Exchange.
Provided key research for producers and reporters and assisted with daily live shows.
UPN 9 News Secaucus, New Jersey
Production Assistant July-October 1999
Assisted in control room for nightly television news program.
Worked on assignment desk gathering elements for reporters
Helped revamp video library for newsroom.
EDUCATION
Clark University Worcester, MA
Bachelors of Arts 1995-1999
Major: English, High Honors
Minor: Communications
SKILLS
InDesign, Adobe, PowerPoint, Bloomberg Professional, Constant Contact, Sched
EVENT AND WRITING SAMPLES
https://www.bloomberglive.com/the-year-ahead/
https://www.bloomberglive.com/bloomberg-politics-sept21/
http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20140320/RETAIL_APPAREL/140329985/fashion-retailers-say-goodbye-to-winter
http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20130915/RETAIL_APPAREL/130919945/blue-apron-peers-serve-up-kitchen-convenience
http://www.mainstreet.com/article/moneyinvesting/education-planning/rural-areas-give-incentives-those-student-loan-debt
http://www.care.com/housekeeping-7-common-stress-scenarios-solved-p1017-q6211545.html
JENNIFER GELLER* 917-***-**** ****.******@*****.***