Leslie Shiers

701.212.8267 leslie.shiers@gmail.com

Creative and analytical editor, fashion journalist and operations manager looking to develop compelling content and editorial strategies for new print and digital projects

experience
TIME INC. | Associate Editor, Content Solutions | 2010 present
Produce content for tablet and mobile apps, websites, magazines and social media to support clients brand initiatives Manage freelance contributors, providing feedback, guidance and support while enforcing deadlines Partner with Executive Editor to produce Westfield Style following a redesign in collaboration with Stacy London Cover events and interview C-level executives for NYSE magazine Create editorial lineups, production schedules, client review procedures, etc. Traffic articles through copy, fact and legal departments Communicate with clients, account leaders and creative team to ensure project integrity and find business opportunities Helped to launch the divisions second iPad magazine and establish tablet workflow

9THREADS | Managing Editor, Fashion Publications | 2007 2010 Associate Editor | 2006 2007
Oversaw content production and drove editorial for two fashion industry magazines, their websites, blogs, e-newsletters, social media and custom publications Covered global apparel and accessories markets, Fashion Weeks and retail, scouting for trends, developing story ideas and building relationships with designers, press contacts and sales reps Selected on-trend products for fashion spreads and developed creative conceits for photo shoots Directed an eight-member editorial production team and interns, establishing an efficient workflow system Served as lead copy editor; created two in-house style guides to ensure editorial consistency Conceived and produced a successful weekly e-blast and new magazine departments

HEARST CORP. | Editorial Assistant, Esquire | 2006

Partnered with the Fashion Editor and Articles Editor on the launch of Esquires Big Black Book Wrote celebrity profiles, front-of-book stories and elements for special packages Supported senior editors and contributors by handling editorial and market tasks

IDG COMMUNICATIONS | Staff Writer, Unlimited | 2005

Produced corporate profiles, lifestyle features and travel stories Covered local events, product launches, new companies and more Served as U.S. correspondent after the initial job commitment

education
Medill School of Journalism, Northwestern University M.S. Journalism DePaul University B.A. English, honors Smart Connection, WoodWing, InDesign, InCopy, Photoshop, Content Management, HTML, SEO

PRIMEDIA INC. | Assistant Editor, American Printer | 2003 2004

Wrote and edited technical features, product reviews, and more Maintained website and online archives; compiled e-newsletters Assisted Editor in Chief; helped art director with photo shoots and preliminary layouts

skills

FREELANCE WRITER | Ongoing

Drafted press releases and marketing materials for various clients in fashion, film, health care and more

Minds Matter high-school writing instructor

etc.