Samantha Shankman

- Produced daily posts on consumer travel news and developed T+L's industry-focused coverage. - Assisted in development of multimedia efforts including video, podcast & sponsored content.

I conceptualized, produced and hosted a weekly podcast with leaders from the travel industry. I developed the weekly topic, booked the guests, and coordinated post-production tasks.

- Produced 4-6 daily posts on tourism, aviation, hospitality, digital innovation, startups & marketing - Conceptualized, produced and hosted weekly travel industry podcast (http://podcast.skift.com/) - Responsible for breaking news, executive interviews and themed packages - Reported from abroad including Qatar, Dubai, Germany, France and Colombia - Represented brand as public speaker at industry and consumer events and radio shows - Crafted and sent daily morning newsletter to 100K+ subscribers - Created and implemented our social media strategy on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn

I coordinated the shoot for a short Internet film produced for digital media company Contently. I ensured the set was ready for production team and actors, ran through scripts with actors and handled post-production tasks. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_SPCvSdaVU

I traveled throughout New York City scouting scenes for a shoot that had to happen that day due to the holiday. I led the production team from Times Square through the East Village pinpointing the best bars and locations for shots. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2Cufhs1l4E

- Edited and fact-checked articles sent by foreign authors for the "Journal for ERW and Mine Action." - Conducted research for web databases, grants, and future project proposals. - Organized annual Senior Manager’s Course for managers working towards land mine removal. - Planned events and coordinated speakers for the 3rd annual Post Conflict Recovery Week.

- Researched and compiled information for a database of green energy companies - Added tags and photos to online articles - Obtained video equipment for launch of digital video series. - Organized event materials for an industry conference.