Kate Lord
Director of Advocacy & Communications at She's the First- Claim this Profile
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Jason Hollander
I worked with Kate for about four years, and I wish it could have been longer. As a storyteller, Kate is highly skilled, always finding the strongest threads for a visual narrative and presenting them in the most compelling way. She delivered a stellar product every time, and was able to do it as independently or collaboratively as the project required. And she can handle a tight deadline while remaining very thorough. As an administrator, Kate's judgement is stellar. I trusted her instincts and her thoughtfulness at every turn, and she ultimately became the videographer for our most sensitive topics and issues, earning the trust and respect of senior leaders at NYU and producing work that delivered on even the most complex subjects. Kate has a unique talent for grasping the needs of a project while requiring only the most essential guidance or direction. As a colleague, Kate brings wonderful energy and ideas into a room. She is simultaneously a creative and practical thinker, and elevates those around her with good cheer and an open mind. She also sees the bigger picture; Kate frequently helped shape the systems and processes that we use to be even more efficient or productive. It was a huge benefit to have her offer insight into the structure and strategy of our department. I can't recommend Kate highly enough, and I look forward to seeing the valuable work she will surely produce in the future.
Jorge Corona
With a flick of your hiring wand you could hire an employee who is collaborative, who is brilliant, who is a consummate storyteller and an exceptional leader. That person is right here, Kate Lord. I know she is an asset to the workplace because I shared one with her, taking over her old job as she moved up to a more senior role. This was lucky for me, for through my nascent tenure at NYU Kate proved to be an invaluable and understanding guide through the ins and outs of our workflow. New environment notwithstanding, Kate was also a champion of my work, encouraging experimentation within the parameters of our institutional goals and fostering salient digital communications in the process. And all the while, Kate was also creating her own content with institutional stakeholders at all levels, and bringing a wonderful sense of humor to our shared office space. It's hard to recommend a teammate you don't want to part away from, but when the time comes it's also incredibly easy. Bring Kate aboard and let her magic lift your work.
Jason Hollander
I worked with Kate for about four years, and I wish it could have been longer. As a storyteller, Kate is highly skilled, always finding the strongest threads for a visual narrative and presenting them in the most compelling way. She delivered a stellar product every time, and was able to do it as independently or collaboratively as the project required. And she can handle a tight deadline while remaining very thorough. As an administrator, Kate's judgement is stellar. I trusted her instincts and her thoughtfulness at every turn, and she ultimately became the videographer for our most sensitive topics and issues, earning the trust and respect of senior leaders at NYU and producing work that delivered on even the most complex subjects. Kate has a unique talent for grasping the needs of a project while requiring only the most essential guidance or direction. As a colleague, Kate brings wonderful energy and ideas into a room. She is simultaneously a creative and practical thinker, and elevates those around her with good cheer and an open mind. She also sees the bigger picture; Kate frequently helped shape the systems and processes that we use to be even more efficient or productive. It was a huge benefit to have her offer insight into the structure and strategy of our department. I can't recommend Kate highly enough, and I look forward to seeing the valuable work she will surely produce in the future.
Jorge Corona
With a flick of your hiring wand you could hire an employee who is collaborative, who is brilliant, who is a consummate storyteller and an exceptional leader. That person is right here, Kate Lord. I know she is an asset to the workplace because I shared one with her, taking over her old job as she moved up to a more senior role. This was lucky for me, for through my nascent tenure at NYU Kate proved to be an invaluable and understanding guide through the ins and outs of our workflow. New environment notwithstanding, Kate was also a champion of my work, encouraging experimentation within the parameters of our institutional goals and fostering salient digital communications in the process. And all the while, Kate was also creating her own content with institutional stakeholders at all levels, and bringing a wonderful sense of humor to our shared office space. It's hard to recommend a teammate you don't want to part away from, but when the time comes it's also incredibly easy. Bring Kate aboard and let her magic lift your work.
Jason Hollander
I worked with Kate for about four years, and I wish it could have been longer. As a storyteller, Kate is highly skilled, always finding the strongest threads for a visual narrative and presenting them in the most compelling way. She delivered a stellar product every time, and was able to do it as independently or collaboratively as the project required. And she can handle a tight deadline while remaining very thorough. As an administrator, Kate's judgement is stellar. I trusted her instincts and her thoughtfulness at every turn, and she ultimately became the videographer for our most sensitive topics and issues, earning the trust and respect of senior leaders at NYU and producing work that delivered on even the most complex subjects. Kate has a unique talent for grasping the needs of a project while requiring only the most essential guidance or direction. As a colleague, Kate brings wonderful energy and ideas into a room. She is simultaneously a creative and practical thinker, and elevates those around her with good cheer and an open mind. She also sees the bigger picture; Kate frequently helped shape the systems and processes that we use to be even more efficient or productive. It was a huge benefit to have her offer insight into the structure and strategy of our department. I can't recommend Kate highly enough, and I look forward to seeing the valuable work she will surely produce in the future.
Jorge Corona
With a flick of your hiring wand you could hire an employee who is collaborative, who is brilliant, who is a consummate storyteller and an exceptional leader. That person is right here, Kate Lord. I know she is an asset to the workplace because I shared one with her, taking over her old job as she moved up to a more senior role. This was lucky for me, for through my nascent tenure at NYU Kate proved to be an invaluable and understanding guide through the ins and outs of our workflow. New environment notwithstanding, Kate was also a champion of my work, encouraging experimentation within the parameters of our institutional goals and fostering salient digital communications in the process. And all the while, Kate was also creating her own content with institutional stakeholders at all levels, and bringing a wonderful sense of humor to our shared office space. It's hard to recommend a teammate you don't want to part away from, but when the time comes it's also incredibly easy. Bring Kate aboard and let her magic lift your work.
Jason Hollander
I worked with Kate for about four years, and I wish it could have been longer. As a storyteller, Kate is highly skilled, always finding the strongest threads for a visual narrative and presenting them in the most compelling way. She delivered a stellar product every time, and was able to do it as independently or collaboratively as the project required. And she can handle a tight deadline while remaining very thorough. As an administrator, Kate's judgement is stellar. I trusted her instincts and her thoughtfulness at every turn, and she ultimately became the videographer for our most sensitive topics and issues, earning the trust and respect of senior leaders at NYU and producing work that delivered on even the most complex subjects. Kate has a unique talent for grasping the needs of a project while requiring only the most essential guidance or direction. As a colleague, Kate brings wonderful energy and ideas into a room. She is simultaneously a creative and practical thinker, and elevates those around her with good cheer and an open mind. She also sees the bigger picture; Kate frequently helped shape the systems and processes that we use to be even more efficient or productive. It was a huge benefit to have her offer insight into the structure and strategy of our department. I can't recommend Kate highly enough, and I look forward to seeing the valuable work she will surely produce in the future.
Jorge Corona
With a flick of your hiring wand you could hire an employee who is collaborative, who is brilliant, who is a consummate storyteller and an exceptional leader. That person is right here, Kate Lord. I know she is an asset to the workplace because I shared one with her, taking over her old job as she moved up to a more senior role. This was lucky for me, for through my nascent tenure at NYU Kate proved to be an invaluable and understanding guide through the ins and outs of our workflow. New environment notwithstanding, Kate was also a champion of my work, encouraging experimentation within the parameters of our institutional goals and fostering salient digital communications in the process. And all the while, Kate was also creating her own content with institutional stakeholders at all levels, and bringing a wonderful sense of humor to our shared office space. It's hard to recommend a teammate you don't want to part away from, but when the time comes it's also incredibly easy. Bring Kate aboard and let her magic lift your work.
Experience
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She's the First
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Advocacy & Communications
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Jun 2022 - Present
She’s the First teams up with grassroots organizations to make sure girls everywhere are educated, respected, and heard. The Advocacy and Communications team is the "voice" of She's the First and provides girls with all the tools they need to advocate for themselves and their peers.
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Communications Specialist
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Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
- Develop and implement a comprehensive social media strategy for campaign launches, giving campaigns, and new partnerships to increase web traffic, build brand awareness, and achieve engagement KPIs.- Develop original content highlighting STF’s value as a funder and trainer, particularly for key campaign moments like International Day of the Girl and International Women’s Day.- Act as creative director for freelance photographers, videographers, and artists.- Monitor the daily pulse of STF through social media community management. - Analyze metrics with strategic insight on improving engagement.- Build and maintain content calendar, tracking content for social media, donor email updates, and blog/website.- Amplify great stories from our grassroots partner organizations and adapt content for maximum digital engagement.- Write and edit content for donor email communications, ensuring consistent brand and voice.
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New York University
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Director, Multimedia
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Sep 2019 - May 2021
- Oversaw the multimedia strategy for NYU’s social media channels, which total 1.5 million followers, showcasing campus life and highlighting the research of faculty and students- Responsible for the production of visual content addressing institutional crises, issues, and priorities for NYU’s senior leadership- Provided university-wide expertise on visual best practices and strategy for the hundreds of NYU social media accounts throughout the schools, units, and institutes - Served as multimedia editor for the Office of Public Affairs’ print publications team—overseeing the process of re-imagining print materials as online multimedia content
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Multimedia Content Producer
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Jul 2017 - Sep 2019
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Kate Lord Photography + Films
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United States
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Photography
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Marketing Consultant for Domestic & International Nonprofits
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2006 - Dec 2018
- Created photography and films for documentary and marketing purposes for nonprofit clients - Work commissioned by or featured in: The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Associated Press, ELLE, Glamour, Mashable, SELF, The TODAY Show, Upworthy - Created photography and films for documentary and marketing purposes for nonprofit clients - Work commissioned by or featured in: The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Associated Press, ELLE, Glamour, Mashable, SELF, The TODAY Show, Upworthy
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The Wall Street Journal
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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700 & Above Employee
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Photo Editor & Multimedia Producer
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Sep 2010 - Aug 2013
- Worked with art directors and news editors to visually conceptualize stories - Selected photos for the daily print edition within the US and World News sections - Assigned projects to freelance photographers worldwide, from story conception through billing - Produced multimedia pieces from content created by freelance photographers - Worked with art directors and news editors to visually conceptualize stories - Selected photos for the daily print edition within the US and World News sections - Assigned projects to freelance photographers worldwide, from story conception through billing - Produced multimedia pieces from content created by freelance photographers
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NBCUniversal
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Multimedia Editor
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Feb 2009 - Sep 2010
- Created visual content for the national sections of NBC’s local sites in 10 major markets - Researched, selected photos and wrote captions for photo galleries of national interest - Shot and edited fashion and style video for web, broadcast and NBC in Taxi - Managed multimedia content produced by a staff of about 50 web journalists across the nation - Created visual content for the national sections of NBC’s local sites in 10 major markets - Researched, selected photos and wrote captions for photo galleries of national interest - Shot and edited fashion and style video for web, broadcast and NBC in Taxi - Managed multimedia content produced by a staff of about 50 web journalists across the nation
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Media General
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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Interactive Media Content Producer
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Sep 2008 - Feb 2009
- Repurposed print content and integrated multimedia to create visually appealing web features. - Shot and produced video for the web on deadline. - Produced multimedia and interactive pieces, merging audio, photos, video and Flash content. - Managed reporters and copy editors in order to maintain new, quality stories on the site. - Repurposed print content and integrated multimedia to create visually appealing web features. - Shot and produced video for the web on deadline. - Produced multimedia and interactive pieces, merging audio, photos, video and Flash content. - Managed reporters and copy editors in order to maintain new, quality stories on the site.
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StarNews Media
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United States
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Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Photographer
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Feb 2008 - Sep 2008
- Shot daily news, sports, and stand-alone assignments for the print and online editions. - Collected and edited audio for photo/audio slideshows for the paper’s website. - Shot, edited, and produced video for the web on deadline. - Shot daily news, sports, and stand-alone assignments for the print and online editions. - Collected and edited audio for photo/audio slideshows for the paper’s website. - Shot, edited, and produced video for the web on deadline.
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Special Olympics
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Photographer/Multimedia Producer
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Jan 2007 - Oct 2007
- Collaborated on full video coverage of the games in Shanghai, China - Acted as part of production team covering 7,000 athletes and 27 sporting events - Trained Chinese college students in videography and Final Cut Pro - Shot and co-produced a photo/audio feature on a young Special Olympic athlete in Dublin. - Collaborated on full video coverage of the games in Shanghai, China - Acted as part of production team covering 7,000 athletes and 27 sporting events - Trained Chinese college students in videography and Final Cut Pro - Shot and co-produced a photo/audio feature on a young Special Olympic athlete in Dublin.
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Education
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2003 - 2007
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
BA, Journalism and Mass Communication -
2018 - 2022
New York University Gallatin School of Individualized Study
Master of Arts - MA, Digital Advocacy and Brand Communication -
2003 - 2007
UNC School of Media and Journalism
Bachelor’s Degree, Journalism and Mass Communication
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