Stefanie Valentic

Experience

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  Lake County Tribune

  Nov 2007 - Sept 2010

  Stringer

  - Write about events, community news and new businesses in Lake County, Ohio- Attend city council meetings throughout the county

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  GIE Media

  Jun 2008 - Apr 2009

  Contributing Editor

  - Edit and conceptualize material for business-to-business publications in the landscape and pest control industries- Create a weekly electronic newsletter highlighting new products for contractors- Publish articles on topics including rising fuel costs, best practices and water conservation

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  Napoleon News LLC

  Aug 2010 - Dec 2014

  Owner, Publisher

  I created a website and social media presence for Willoughby, Ohio's historic district in August 2010. Since that time, the Facebook page has grown to more than 20,000 likes and the Twitter page has more than 2,400 followers. I analyze website metrics and social media insights to curate relevant content and generate discussion. I sold the website in 2014, which attracted more than 10,000 unique visitors per month.

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  Meister Media Worldwide

  Nov 2010 - Nov 2012

  Online Editor, Farm Chemicals International, Cotton International

  - Coordinate with web developers to deliver website redesigns for both Farm Chemicals International and Cotton International- Manage weekly email newsletters, news and event websites and various social media platforms- Write technical pieces about the pesticide manufacturing industry and commodity markets- Interview and maintain business relationships with industry professionals around the world

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  Vecmar Computer Solutions

  Nov 2012 - Feb 2014

  Product Marketing Manager

  - Write compelling product descriptions to enhance SEO - Lead development of quarterly product newsletter- Manage 20-page product catalog production process including copywriting and graphic design- Research and identify new products that complement existing product lines- Price and monitor products to maximize sales

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  Https://authory.com/StefanieValentic

  Feb 2014 - Mar 2024

  Freelance Marketing/Writing

  Cleveland.com/Sun Newspapers, Old Brooklyn Development Corp., Greenhouse Grower, EDM World Magazine, FreshWater ClevelandAchievements:#1 most-read story of 2014 on GreenhouseGrower.com:http://www.greenhousegrower.com/business-management/top-5-stories-from-2014/

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  Informa

  Apr 2014 - Jan 2020

  I cover occupational health and safety for EHS Today, an award-winning B2B publication.– 2019 All Ohio Excellence in Journalism:Third Place - Features and Trends "How Pre-task Exercises Build a Strong Safety Core"Second Place - General News Column "History Repeats Itself"– 2017 ASBPE Azbee Regional Awards - Bronze, Regular Column, Staff Written– Write or edit up to 20 online news stories per week– Increased 2018 website page views 26.3% year over year– Craft compelling 1,000 – 1,500 word feature pieces for monthly print publication– Manage production of monthly print magazine and all newsletters– Source speakers and assist in planning annual tradeshow/conference– Build and oversee pool of freelancers and contributors Show less

  • Senior Editor, EHS Today

    Apr 2019 - Jan 2020

  • Associate Editor

    Jun 2016 - Apr 2019

  • Manager, Digital Events and Virtual Shows

    Jul 2015 - Jun 2016

  • Digital Event Project Leader (April 2014 - July 2015)

    Apr 2014 - Jul 2015
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  Kiplinger Program in Public Affairs Journalism

  Apr 2018 - Dec 2018

  Kiplinger Fellow - Class of 2018

  Since 1973, journalists have competed for prestigious Kiplinger Fellowships at Ohio State University. Kiplinger Fellows typically spend a week in April on Ohio State’s main campus in Columbus, where they receive cutting-edge training on digital tools and tactics from leading industry experts. Topics include social media for reporting, branding and audience engagement; spreadsheets and data visualization; smartphone videography; and media ethics. More information about the fellowship can be found at KiplingerProgram.org. Show less

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  Endeavor Business Media

  Jan 2020 - Aug 2020

  Managing Editor, EHS Today

  - Write or edit up to 20 online news stories per week- Determine editorial direction of brand along with editor in chief- Craft compelling 1,000 – 1,500 word feature pieces for print publication- Advise team comprising of senior editor, freelancers and contributors- Manage production of print magazine and all newsletters- Source speakers and play an integral part in planning annual tradeshow/conference

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  Informa Markets

  Aug 2020 - now

  Editorial Director, Waste360

  - Spearhead development of the first editorial calendar for the digital publication in five years- Curate/edit up to 12 stories per day about topics ranging from landfill operations to earnings reports to sustainability- Drive production and workflow of multiple daily newsletters- Manage staff, freelancers and contributors to ensure the complexity of content and publication voice is consistent with editorial and journalistic guidelines