Mary Motta

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PROFILE

International multimedia news veteran with thirty years of experience producing and editing news coverage for print, digital, TV, radio and social. Known for managing talent and cross-continental budgets from newsrooms in the U.S., London, and Paris. Dynamic and effective team leader with a track record of spotting and developing talent.

HIGHLIGHTS

In the wake of the Arab Spring and increasing terrorism in Europe, grew international audience by 20% (ages 16 to 35) both online and through radio and TV affiliates between 2011-2017, by employing more lively and energetic content to Voice Of America’s multimedia platform.

Oversaw Voice of America’s London newsroom and managed a team of 40 during a transitional time for the company.

As Bureau Chief for Voice of America in London, helped shape news coverage in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. Managed budgets for the London, Moscow and Cairo bureaus, a combined total of $2.5 million.

Adept at spotting and procuring talented freelancers.

Experienced in producing breaking news coverage for TV and Radio in addition to overseeing editing for print and digital. Designed and launched websites for broadcast in English for Russian, Bosnian, Korean, Urdu, Portuguese, Greek and other language services.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Voice of America Story Editor (Washington D.C.) 2017 - present

Review and evaluate news sources to assign coverage for breaking news stories for TV, radio, social media and web.

Edit incoming stories for TV, radio and web for Central News and language services.

Approve photos and assign and approve graphics for web and TV.

Decide on appropriate treatment, length and placement of news stories.

Prepare TV, web and radio stories for distribution throughout VOA’s multimedia channels.

Write, edit and produce stories for TV, radio and web as needed to cover breaking news.

Voice of America Bureau Chief (London, UK) 2011 – 2017

Managed a team of 40, providing consistent leadership during a transitional time for the company

Responsible for shaping news cover in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East both daily and long-term for VOA’s multimedia platforms, including radio, TV, web and mobile web.

Coordinated, assigned and edited TV, radio, web stories for staff correspondents and freelancers for accuracy and balance.

Responsible for the management and budgets of VOA’s London, Moscow and Cairo bureaus as well as budgets for freelancers procured for coverage in the field, a combined total of $2.5 million.

Wrote long- and short-term security evacuation plans for VOA bureaus in coordination with headquarters’ security team.

Voice of America Editor and Reporter (Washington D.C.) 2002 - 2011

Responsible for assigning reporters worldwide for breaking news coverage. Oversaw editing for TV, radio and web for accuracy and balance.

Researched, wrote and voiced in-depth reports on international, political and social issues for worldwide broadcast to 90 million listeners on TV, radio and web.

Designed and launched websites for new, in-depth VOA program broadcast in English for Russian, Bosnian, Korean, Urdu, Portuguese, Greek and other languages.

Reported for radio and web from South Africa, Ivory Coast, London and Hong Kong.

International Herald Tribune Editor (Paris, France) 2001 - 2002

Responsible for rewriting and editing stories for business section.

Coordinated with The New York Times and The Washington Post editors and reporters for breaking news coverage.

Occasionally reported stories for the Lifestyle and Business sections.

Space.com Senior Business Correspondent (Washington D.C.) 2000 - 2001

Reported on multiple international space programs and satellite industry including India’s plans for a moon mission and the collapse of telecommunications giant Iridium.

Managed freelance journalists for business coverage of the space industry.

Created mission statement for business coverage to attract advertisers and traffic to the site.

Created web analytics for tracking audience on line to develop coverage strategy.

USA Today Editor (Washington D.C.) 1994 - 2000

Page One Editor:

oResponsible for news content including headlines, art and photos for page one of international edition. Edited and rewrote stories for three daily editions.

oCoordinated overseas coverage in Europe and Asia.

Money Section Editor:

oMonitored news wires to update stories and report breaking news.

oCoordinated graphics and photos to complement features and news stories.

Bloomberg News Reporter (Washington D.C.) 1991 - 1994

Reported daily news and feature stories for the wire service, radio station and magazine.

Covered Securities and Exchange Commission and Capitol Hill.

The Wall Street Journal Copy Editor and Reporter (Washington D.C.) 1987 - 1991

Copy-edited stories encompassing federal agencies and Capitol Hill.

Reported for the Dow Jones news wire at the Securities and Exchange Commission, Labor Department and Commerce Department.

PROJECTS

Researched and edited the following books:

oDivorcing the Dictator by Frederick Kempe

oThe Lobbyist by Jeffrey Birnbaum

LANGUAGE & TECHNICAL SKILLS

French (basic)

Proficient in Dalet digital audio editing; Adobe Audition; Final Cut Pro; digital photography; website management programs like Contao, Dotclear, and Moodle.

Comfortable with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Macromedia Flash and Dreamweaver; Soundtrack Pro/Pro Tools, and CSS/HTML.

EDUCATION

Faber Academy “Writing a Novel” course 2016 - 2017

University of London/Birkbeck College Post Graduate Degree, Jungian Psychodynamics 2014

Hartwick College I BA Political Science 1987

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