Erin A.

POLITICO is a global news organization specializing in politics and policy analysis, providing insights into how power shapes the world.

• Spearheaded the visual strategy for high-profile policy publications, resulting in a 25% increase in readership engagement.
• Led the creative team in designing the 2020 election coverage visuals, enhancing user interaction and media shares by 30%.
• Successfully managed a budget of over $1 million for visual content, ensuring projects were delivered on time and within budget.
• Mentored and trained a team of junior designers, fostering a creative environment that improved team output by 15%.

National Journal is a trusted media brand providing insight into political, policy, and governmental affairs in Washington, D.C.

• Led the redesign of the National Journal's magazine, which increased subscriber base by 20% over two years.
• Coordinated with production editors to streamline the production process, reducing layout errors by 40%.
• Implemented a new cost-effective strategy for hiring illustrators, saving the company over $50,000 annually.
• Directed over 200 cover photoshoots, resulting in more engaging magazine covers that improved stand sales by 15%.

Gannett/USA TODAY Co. is a media and marketing solutions company known for its widespread journalism and innovative audience engagement strategies.

• Pioneered new templates and mock-ups that were adopted across several publications, reducing design time by 30%.
• Led multiple high-profile photo shoots that resulted in award-winning spreads, increasing brand visibility.
• Developed interactive digital layouts that enhanced reader engagement, increasing online readership by 20%.
• Revitalized the magazine's infographic design approach, leading to a more visually appealing and informative reader experience.

Foreign Policy is a renowned publication providing global news and analysis on international politics and foreign affairs.

• Transformed the magazine's digital aesthetic, resulting in a 40% increase in online subscriptions within a year.
• Launched an innovative intern program, boosting departmental productivity and offering career development to emerging designers.
• Managed end-to-end layout design for special features, increasing the magazine’s awards nominations by 50%.
• Introduced new design software and techniques that improved digital content quality and efficiency.

Washingtonian Magazine is a local publication focusing on lifestyle, dining, and events in the Washington D.C. region.

• Enhanced the magazine's visual storytelling, which led to a 15% increase in reader engagement and retention.
• Collaborated with editorial teams to create visually compelling features, boosting social media interaction by 25%.
• Innovated photo shoot techniques that elevated the magazine's aesthetic, resulting in higher newsstand sales.
• Implemented an intern training program that improved design workflow efficiency and nurtured emerging talent.