Michael Nye

Experience

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  River Styx

  Jan 2005 - Aug 2009

  Managing Editor

  • Supervise all daily office operations toward publication of a triannual print magazine.• Write grants and secure funding for 60% of annual budget.• Manage and updated database system in Excel and Access files• Interview, train, and monitor intern staff• Senior fiction editor• Proof, copy-edit, and coordinate distribution of three issues per year• Select regional and national writers for monthly reading series, including coordination of travel and hotel accommodations. Show less

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  Washington University in St. Louis

  Jan 2006 - Dec 2009

  Director of Summer Writers Institute and Lecturer

  • Interviewed and hired Institute's writing instructors and guest lecturers.• Coordinated print and digital marketing campaign.• Reviewed applications and select participants.• Expanded scope of the Institute by creating a program for high school students and “genre” writers.• Taught undergraduate-level fiction writing workshops in beginning fiction and “flash” fiction.

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  University of Missouri - St. Louis

  Aug 2006 - Dec 2009

  Lecturer

  • Taught undergraduate-level honors courses in fiction writing and advanced composition with a focus on literary analysis, narrative, and academic research writing.

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  The Missouri Review

  Jan 2010 - Jun 2015

  Managing Editor

  • Shepherd four issues of The Missouri Review per year, print & digital versions, through all phases of production.• Create entire social media platform from the ground up to create daily content on Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr, while incorporating best social media practices.• Blog weekly on issues of writing, publishing, and editing to build audience and create transparency in the publishing industry.• Write annual proposals to NEA, state arts council, and other granting entities, as well as oversee all grant-funded activities.• Responsible for daily office operations and staff supervision, including coordinating undergraduate and graduate students and volunteer editorial staff. • Oversee audio/video production of issue content, author readings, and various other digital media projects as well as annual writing and digital media competitions.• Coordinate circulation, community development, and marketing activities.• Teach one course per semester in fiction writing, composition, or publishing. Show less

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  The Council for Professional Recognition

  Dec 2015 - Sept 2016

  Communications Manager

  • Developed, supervised, and facilitated all internal and external communications for marketing programs, brand initiatives, and new product development.• Built, enriched, and expanded social media audience by over 20% in 2016 on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.• Optimized website content with SEO and SEM strategies for accuracy, messaging, and design, increasing site traffic by over 12%.• Grew and nurtured media database to publish freelance articles, communicate about new products, and expand audience.• Wrote and edited blog posts, op-eds, press releases, e-newsletters, white papers, executive correspondence, textbooks, and fact sheets.• Planned, coordinated, and promoted local, regional, and national conference participation.• Secured and managed freelance writers and education consultants to engage development, delivery, and evaluation of communication and marketing products.• Established quarterly benchmarks and metrics aligned with measurable strategic objectives.• Collaborated with internal departments for strategic planning, brand messaging, and organizational direction.• Created editorial systems to ensure delivery of consistent, high-quality communication products.• Managed external experts and consultants to engage in development, delivery, and evaluation of communication and marketing products.• Supervised production and quality control of all print and online communication products.• Established and sustained quarterly strategic benchmarks, performance management goals, metrics, and timelines necessary to achieve strategic objectives.• Conducted performance reviews for communications staff to maintain quality of work and support professional development in alignment with the annual strategic plan and goals. Show less

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  AARP

  Oct 2016 - Jun 2018

  Digital Media Producer

  • Optimized website content with SEO strategies for accuracy, style, messaging, and design to increase traffic and enhance user experience.• Wrote and edited website content using Adobe Experience Manager, which included headlines, decks, meta descriptions, and captions in alignment with KPI goals.• Selected articles, video, and components for AARP.org and its Entertainment channel.• Coordinated web projects across multiple departments within Digital Strategy and Membership, including Editorial, Video, and Membership.• Built AARP site tools for programs such as Caregiving and Medicare, in alignment with strategic goals and user experience.• Published Entertainment pages, articles, and other content through best practices of search engine optimization (SEO), search engine marketing (SEM), keyword research, and design.• Researched, analyzed, and recommended new and refresh content for Entertainment channel.• Created weekly and monthly channel reports with Adobe Omniture, which included recommendations for trending articles and optimization efforts. Show less

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  Story Magazine

  Aug 2018 - May 2024

  Editor In Chief

  • Lead and oversee the process of editorial planning, story selection, and publication of Story, an award-winning triannual publication of contemporary fiction.• Manage and implement annual and quarterly budget to align income and expenses within strict guidelines.• Edit all stories published in the magazine through collaboration with writers.• Direct, organize, and execute all email marketing campaigns via MailChimp to increase circulation, sales, and readership engagement.• Interview, hire, and train staff of more than 30 people, including volunteers and interns.• Promote magazine through social media platforms on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for manuscripts, subscriptions, and brand voice.• Write annual grants to state and national organizations for administrative and financial support.• Solicit and coordinate artists for cover art and illustrations. Show less

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  The Ohio State University

  Nov 2018 - Jul 2022

  Associate Director of Communications

  • Led the development and management of internal and external communications for Advancement leadership, including letters, emails, speeches, and remarks to amplify and strength executive “voice.”• Planned and wrote messaging of quarterly Giving campaigns to reach fundraising goals, improve engagement, and strengthen ties to the university.• Created compelling deliverables in print and digital format in collaboration with internal partners, including storyboards, sell sheets, and fundraising messages.• Interviewed, wrote, and published student Commencement stories in partnership with internal departments as stewardship of key stakeholders.• Built email templates including subject line, preheader, header, body, and photo captions through best marketing practices to enhance user experience.• Coordinated marketing projects across multiple internal departments within Advancement and the Alumni Association.• Represented department in monthly and quarterly Stewardship meetings to improve donor relations. Show less

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  Kenyon College

  Aug 2022 - Jun 2023

  Visiting Assistant Professor of Creative Writing

  • Taught introductory courses in writing fiction across two semesters.• Designed and taught new course in literary magazine history.• Read, evaluated, and judged entries for James M. Propper Prize in poetry for undergraduate students, and wrote letter of merit and thanks to supporting donor.• Attended monthly faculty and quarterly department meetings to improve student success, academic outcomes, and student experience.

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  OhioHealth

  Jun 2024 - now

  Senior Communications Consultant