Stephanie L. Arnold
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Hardworking news editor bringing more than two decades of experience pitching, developing, writing and editing stories. Poised leader with proven strengths in directing reporters, designers and production staff to create cohesive and successful content. Resourceful editor, strategic planner and decisive leader with outstanding people skills to motivate diverse group of staff.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Editor
Industry Dive
12.2021 - 01.2025
- Mentored and guided editors and writers at multiple career stages, ensuring quality journalism and efficiency
- Led editorial teams for digital publications covering the retail and fashion industries
- Launched and managed high-impact newsletters, growing readership and advertising revenue
- Managed and emceed key virtual industry events, positioning the brand as a thought leader
- Strengthened editorial processes and restructured the team to ensure effectiveness
Assistant Editor, Hub
Newsday
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Oversaw content strategy, workflow, and editorial decision-making to ensure high-quality news coverage on the breaking news desk
- Coordinated with reporters and section editors to curate and edit news stories for digital and print platforms
- Managed breaking news coverage, ensuring timely and accurate reporting
- Partnered with digital and audience teams to optimize content for engagement and reach for the homepage
Senior Internet News Manager
Newsday
11.2018 - 05.2021
- Provided high-level editorial oversight of homepage and daily afternoon and evening newsletters, ensuring best practices in copy editing and newsroom workflows
- Developed data-driven content strategies to optimize audience engagement and retention
- Managed breaking news coverage, coordinating digital strategy across multiple teams
- Collaborated with senior leadership to execute top-level editorial vision and priorities
Audience Engagement Editor
Philadelphia Inquirer / Daily News / Philly.com
05.2016 - 02.2018
- Designed and executed social media marketing campaigns, driving traffic and engagement
- Organized company's Facebook Live Lounge at the 2016 Democratic National Convention
- Liaised with on-air talent, public relations department, and Facebook reps to ensure smooth operations
- The live videos garnered a combined 12K views on Facebook
- Produced social media plans for the company's signature Black History Month Project, 'Black History Untold', which included Facebook posts, tweets, graphics, and additional resources
- Also collaborated with partners at the local public radio station for cross-promotion opportunities
- Conceived the idea and produced four Facebook Live videos
- One video about purchasing a rifle was The Philadelphia Daily News' second highest watched video in the platform's history at 34,000 page views
Social Media Editor
The Virginian-Pilot
01.2015 - 05.2016
- Promoted to the Virginian-Pilot's first social media editor, implementing social media strategy and daily execution plans
- Crafted the newspaper's first social media style and voice guide
- Implemented a social media strategy that resulted in a 100% increase in social media referrals over one year
- Created and managed an in-house website for social media training tools and resources
- Led and trained a staff of 80 professional journalists in social media best practices
Online Producer
The Virginian-Pilot
05.2012 - 05.2016
- Team lead in updating and managing city page sites and homepage content for PilotOnline.com and HamptonRoad.com
- Proactively recruited bloggers, increasing staff by 10%
- Marketed and promoted sites via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest, collaborating with the events team
- Led training for 80 journalists in social media best practices
Editor
AOL/Patch
11.2012 - 05.2012
- Chief editorial administrator for a local news site, increasing coverage through reporting, photography, and video
- Identified and assigned 10 freelance writers, bloggers, and local columnists for news and features
- Streamlined internal operations, including payroll processing, social media management, and web traffic analytics
- Quadrupled unique visitors from site inception, doubling traffic within two months
- Collaborated with national and local teams to engage communities and maintain a directory of key officials
Community Services Liaison
United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania
08.2008 - 05.2009
- Produced radio show Labor to Neighbor (WURD-AM), reaching 71,000 monthly listeners in the Philadelphia metro area
- Created and published monthly newsletters for retired members of organized labor
- Developed the organization's first reference manual for the 'Stuff the Bus' signature event, later adopted nationally by United Way
- Delivered emergency presentations on unemployment benefits and community resources to 100+ laid-off workers monthly as a member of the Pennsylvania Rapid Response Team
Staff Writer
The Philadelphia Inquirer
10.2002 - 01.2007
- Reported, wrote, and researched stories for print and online platforms
- Conducted interviews, developed sources, and identified national trends for local coverage
- Routinely broke stories on crime and public safety in one of the country's largest media markets
- One of two reporters chosen by the parent company to cover the Republican National Convention (New York, 2004)
- Selected as one of 13 journalists to travel to Tanzania, East Africa, to report on malaria's effects on children and pregnant women
Education
MBA -
Western Governors University
Millcreek, UT07.2026
Bachelor of Science - Newspaper Journalism
Florida A&M University
Tallahassee, FL05.2005
Skills
- Editorial Strategy & Content Development
- Personnel Management & Mentorship
- Copy Editing & Story Framing
- Audience Engagement & Growth
- Digital Journalism & Multi-Platform Content
- Newsroom Leadership & Collaboration
- SEO & Data Analytics
- Crisis & Sensitive Topic Reporting
- Workflow management
- Deadline management
- Training and mentoring
- Stakeholder communication
- Fact-checking
- Editorial management
- Online content editing
- Editorial planning
Awards
- Excellence in Feature Writing, Society for Features Journalism, 06/01/16
- International Fellow, United Nations/NABJ, 05/01/06
- Keystone Press Award, Pennsylvania Newspaper Association, for article 'Costly, Unequal Policing', 01/01/03
Timeline
Lead Editor
Industry Dive
12.2021 - 01.2025
Assistant Editor, Hub
Newsday
05.2021 - 12.2021
Senior Internet News Manager
Newsday
11.2018 - 05.2021
Audience Engagement Editor
Philadelphia Inquirer / Daily News / Philly.com
05.2016 - 02.2018
Social Media Editor
The Virginian-Pilot
01.2015 - 05.2016
Editor
AOL/Patch
11.2012 - 05.2012
Online Producer
The Virginian-Pilot
05.2012 - 05.2016
Community Services Liaison
United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania
08.2008 - 05.2009
Staff Writer
The Philadelphia Inquirer
10.2002 - 01.2007
MBA -
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Newspaper Journalism
Florida A&M University
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