Megan M. Hard

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San Diego, CA 92130 Email: acuf24@r.postjobfree.com

SENIOR ECONOMIC DATA & ANALYSIS REPORT EDITOR

Highly qualified and accomplished media industry and publishing professional leveraging 15-plus years of

progressive, professional experience as well as subject matter expertise in developing, editing, and optimizing

economic forecasting and analysis research reports for prestigious business research nonprofit. Conducts astute

assessments of manuscripts to uncover areas needing corrective actions, such as elaboration and clarification,

while also driving process and quality improvements to report creation. Interprets charts and tables for visual

communication and to ensure accuracy in data and analysis.

Interested in upward mobility, opportunities for professional development, and additional leadership.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Bachelor of Arts, Dual Degree in Television / Radio / Film and Art History, SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY.

S.I. NEWHOUSE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS AND THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES, 2000

Honors: Phi Eta Sigma Honors Society and Deans List

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

THE CONFERENCE BOARD, NEW YORK, NY JAN 2008 PRESENT

SENIOR EDITOR OCT 2010 PRESENT

Achieved rapid promotion to senior-level position, in charge of the publishing teams initiatives of editing and

developing reports for research, periodicals, annual reports, and flagship publications.

Attain praise, recognition, and multiple awards from peers on developing highly respected publications

including the CEO Challenge and the Global Economic Outlook.

Exercise expert project management methodologies while steering manuscripts through all phases of

publication including interactions with researchers and production designers.

Entrusted with working remotely due to exemplary work ethic, performance excellence, and strong leadership

initiative.

Collaborate with industry-leading economists to generate reports based on expert analysis including editing

Economics Watch reports with an expedient, 24-hour turnaround for publication.

Hand-selected by renowned economists to serve as an editor for large-scale projects, statistics-oriented

reports, and high-priority projects with ambitious deadlines.

ASSOCIATE EDITOR JAN 2008 OCT 2010

Edited and published high-profile suite of products on sustainability in China, productivity and

competitiveness as a catalyst to economic growth, and Chinas slowing economy. Worked closely with Chief

Economist and Executive VP, Bart van Ark on the execution of StraightTalk and the Global Economic

Outlook, and edited economic analysis reports following large-scale world events.

Served as founding editor of The Conference Board Human Capital in Review series. Launched

publication as a workforce planning quarterly that later evolved into a highly respected, six-fold series.

Headed process of updating and optimizing website content with the listing of companys research

publications for three years. Coached editorial colleagues on project web publication protocol.

Developed diversified portfolio of reports on including publications on institutional investment, scenario

planning, risk management, sustainability disclosure, proxy voting analytics, employee engagement,

intangibles, talent management, supply chain risk management, remuneration of boards of directors, executive

compensation, CEO succession, strategic workforce planning, human capital analytics, and human capital in

the Asia-Pacific region.

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FREELANCE JAN 2002 JAN 2013

WRITER / EDITOR

Achieved successful freelance writer and editor career involving creative, journalistic, and business

writing for small businesses and magazine features. Garnered experience in composing compelling marketing

materials and copyediting company profiles, biographies, online copy, and reports.

Key clients included (201) Magazine, Broad Realty, ASI Design Studio, and Fleur des Lis Interiors.

Expanded writing portfolio by serving as a contributing writer for ShiftDrink.com, NY Arts Magazine,

and inTravel.com.

Composed and published in-depth feature on deficiencies of ABC network programming for Television

Quarterly, the journal of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.

1010 WINS / 1010WINS.COM, NEW YORK, NY OCT 2006 JUN 2007

WEB PRODUCER

Authored optimized web copy including AP wire stories and front page content on compelling national

and local news stories under short deadlines. Provided photo editing services with Adobe Photoshop.

Composed and edited popular crime-related stories based on police reports, reporters information and

photos from the field, as well as press releases. Continually updated stories to engage readers.

Displayed high level of technical expertise with content management system to format and upload new

content to website including slideshows and feature stories.

Pitched and obtained approval to innovate Missing Persons reports and photos from NYPD wires.

FOX NEWS.COM, NEW YORK, NY JUL 2005 OCT 2006

FREELANCE WEB NEWS EDITOR / PRODUCER

Manifested online news copy including the co-production and development of a 25-page Celebrity

Content Center in collaboration with the entertainment editor. Also wrote lifestyle and television industry

features. Cultivated original, fact-checked content derived from exclusive sources.

Took initiative to independently master Adobe Photoshop to perform cropping and coloring TV

screengrabs and AP photos.

FOX NEWS CHANNEL, NEW YORK, NY SEP 2001 DEC 2004

EDITORIAL ASSISTANT TO SHEPARD SMITH AND ASSOCIATE PRODUCER / BOOKER 2003 2004

PROVED VITAL TO SUCCESS OF STUDIO B WITH SHEPARD SMITH BY DEVELOPING GUEST SEGMENT MATERIALS. CONDUCTED EXTENSIVE

RESEARCH, ANALYSIS, AND DEVELOPMENT OF STIMULATING QUESTIONS.

ADMINISTRATIVE AND EDITORIAL ASSISTANT TO SHEPARD SMITH 2001 2003

Ensured accuracy and effectiveness of broadcasts by briefing leading news anchor Shepard Smith on

mission-critical updates and serving as an instantaneous detail source throughout live broadcasts, including

during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Innovated, researched, and presented cutting-edge story concepts to producers.

NY SCREENWRITER MAGAZINE, BROOKLYN, NY JAN 2001 MAR 2002

FREELANCE COPYEDITOR

Obtained comprehensive copyediting experience with boutique publication catering to screenwriters and

independent film producers.

Developed industry-oriented expertise while copyediting feature article drafts by varied freelance writers.

Eliminated deficiencies and corrected semantics, grammar, and punctuation.

AS THE WORLD TURNS / TELEVEST, BROOKLYN, NY OCT 2000 SEP 2001

PRODUCTION COORDINATOR

Edited production documents for directors, producers, and actors including daily production schedules,

script covers, scene/set breakdowns, and actors line revisions.

Previous Experience:

USA NETWORKS, NEW YORK, NY AUG 2000 SEP 2000

U.S. OPEN 2000 POST-PRODUCTION COORDINATOR

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