Alex Rees

About

Hi! I’m Alex, an experienced newsroom leader and executive editor with 10+ years of expertise in editorial operations and driving content strategy across print and digital platforms. I'm skilled in team management, cross-functional collaboration, resource allocation and data-led decision-making. I thrive in fast-paced news cycles, but also love to work with reporters on developing beats with second-clicks, scoops and enterprise features; I'm passionate about driving engagement and leading the production of high-impact news stories and reportage. Professionally, my expertise and highlights include: * News editing, curation & leadership: Managing teams of writers and freelancers in senior news editorial roles at CNN, TIME, Cosmopolitan and BuzzFeed among others and currently as deputy executive editor at The Daily Beast. I'm a solutions-oriented team player, clear communicator and a well-respected manager. * Digital strategy: Spearheading award-winning digital projects and initiatives, including SEO and metadata optimization, as well as establishing editorial standards, budgets, calendars and newsroom growth initiatives. * Multimedia & cross-platform savvy: Leading the news content and storytelling spanning a variety of mediums—print, digital, social media and streaming—that help engage news consumers and grow audiences and traffic. * High standards: Consistently recognized as a strong writer, editor, and executive, responsible for informative and engaging news content under incredibly strict deadlines with a commitment to accuracy, representation and integrity. Trained in active listening and mediation. On a personal note, meanwhile: * I’m (near) fluent in Portuguese, and “Golden Girls” quotes. * I bake a mean batch of Welsh cakes. My work is driven by a commitment to creating news content that stands out. From managing fast-paced breaking news coverage to commissioning features and packages, I deliver content that not only informs but also entertains and sparks conversation. If you would like to connect or learn more about my professional experience, please send me an InMail message or email me at alex@maybealexislost.com. Key Strengths: Newsroom Management | Editorial Leadership | Cross-functional Team Collaboration | Digital Content Creation & Curation | Breaking News & Enterprise Coverage | Content Ideation & SEO Expansion | SEO & Content Optimization | Editorial Standards & Best Practices | Data Analysis & Reporting | Audience Engagement & Retention | Budget Management & Resource Allocation | Internship & Talent Development Programs