Kari Collins
digital media specialist
logistical maestro
visual storyteller
experience
Carry-On Media
Media Producer and Consultant (2015-Present)
Freelance producer with a rich understanding of audience engagement using visual communications. Digital services include video/multimedia production, social media strategy and website development.
Nike
Content Author/Editor (2016)
Contractor responsible for authoring and editing Nike.com product pages across multiple categories in 15 global markets, tailoring each campaign for localized messaging and translation.
MSN.com
Homepage Photo Editor/Content Manager - Seattle, WA (2013-2015)
Collaborated with a team of editors to oversee the MSN.com homepage, helping drive 22-32 million clicks per day. Contributed to several other MSN properties including travel, finance, lifestyle and sports channels with consideration to the content strategy of each extension brand.
Time Magazine
Assistant Photo Editor - New York, NY (2012-2013)
Photo editor for Time.com's technology, science and international news channels where I collaborated with cross-functional teams on innovative projects optimized for web, print and educational outputs.
Beaconhills College
Adjunct Instructor - Melbourne, Australia (2011)
Instructor in Beaconhills' ‘Artist in Residence’ program; teaching students photographic technique and media production skills.
Shakti Visuals
Freelance Media Producer and Consultant - India, Nepal (2008-2011)
Multimedia producer working in the nonprofit sector to produce content for information campaigns, grant proposals and internal communications. Clients include; the United Nations, Amnesty International, the European Union Consulate, Save the Children and Action Aid.
Freelance Photojournalist
Various Newspapers (2005-2008)
Fulfilled multi-faceted duties including photography, multimedia production, feature writing, proofreading and web publishing.
Previous Roles
Concord Monitor (New Hampshire 07-08')
Indianapolis Star (Indiana 07')
Pueblo Chieftain (Colorado 06')
Monroe Evening News (Michigan '05)
Fort Knox- Public Affairs Office (Kentucky 05')education
University of Washington
Certificate in Storytelling and Content Strategy - Seattle, WA (2016)
Program focuses on designing cross-channel strategies around compelling media, quantifying success with key data measurement tools to provide insight about your audience.
Western Kentucky University
Bachelors in Photojournalism & New Media - Bowling Green, KY (2005-2007)
Curriculum designed to prepare students to create community-driven reporting using visual communications. Emphasis on multimedia production through combining photography, video and design skills.
Poynter Institute
Multimedia Fellowship - St. Petersburg, FL. (Fall 2006)
Fellowship granted to one college student to receive multimedia training alongside industry professionals from leading publications across the US.
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