Mark C.

Experience

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  InPress

  Strategic Advisor

  Sep 2025 - Present

  InPress is a platform that transforms news engagement into a social and rewarding experience, emphasizing media literacy.

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  RoverAI

  Co-Founder

  Mar 2025 - Present

  RoverAI is an AI-powered platform for social content, connecting users through brief audio segments.

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  Discourse Labs

  Product/Revenue Head

  Nov 2022 - May 2025

  Discourse Labs focuses on developing tools to facilitate productive and informed public dialogue.

  • Led the development of ARTT, successfully integrating AI and social science to fight vaccine misinformation.
  • Increased online engagement by creating interactive tools that simplified complex public health topics.

• CounterMeasure

  Co-Founder

  Oct 2020 - Nov 2022

  CounterMeasure combats misinformation online by engaging users and modifying perceptions through targeted communication.

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  Forbes

  Vice President, Digital News

  Oct 2016 - Sep 2019

  Forbes is a global media company focusing on business, investment, and entrepreneurship insights through digital and print formats.

  • Launched multiple digital sub-brands, increasing subscriber count by over 10,000 within a year.
  • Spearheaded a comprehensive redesign of Forbes' digital platforms, enhancing user experience and engagement.
  • Led a diverse team of over 50 journalists and 2,500 contributors to deliver cutting-edge news coverage across multiple digital platforms.

• Words TK

  Founder

  May 2015 - Sep 2016

  Words TK provides consulting services in social media, growth strategies, and digital content for various media organizations.

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  Al Jazeera Media Network

  SVP, Digital, Al Jazeera America

  Aug 2013 - Jun 2015

  Al Jazeera Media Network is a leading news organization known for its global reach and commitment to free, comprehensive journalism.

  • Established Al Jazeera America's digital operations, reaching over 4 million monthly unique visitors in 18 months.
  • Directed a large, international team to expand Al Jazeera's digital presence across multiple platforms, including mobile and social media.
  • Achieved significant user engagement metrics, like 200k app downloads and 1 million Facebook followers.

• Tumblr

  Director/Media Evangelist

  Jul 2010 - Jul 2013

  Tumblr is a microblogging and social networking platform that allows users to publish a variety of content in a community-driven environment.

  • Expanded Tumblr's influence by onboarding over 700 major brands and government entities onto the platform.
  • Pioneered creative uses of the platform, advancing its growth from 5 million to over 120 million blogs.
  • Set best practices for media partners, significantly enhancing their engagement and presence on Tumblr.
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  The Washington Post

  Senior Editor, Newsweek.com

  Jan 2006 - Jul 2010

  The Washington Post is a major American daily newspaper, providing both national and international news coverage.

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  TIME

  Deputy Editor, Time.com

  Feb 1995 - Jan 2006

  TIME Magazine is a global media brand delivering current events, politics, and lifestyle news with profound historical documentation.