Amanda Kingsbury
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Arianna Cruz
I met Amanda through an interview -- it was the second year of Indy Maven, and she and Leslie were in the beginnings of building a community that Indianapolis did not realize we needed. She offered insight from her career and how women can truly be so influential to one another...I'm not sure she realized the immense influence she had on me in those short thirty minutes. Since then, I have had the honor of serving on the board of the business she helped turned into reality. I've also gotten to share time with her as we relive war stories of marketing madness, idea brainstorming, and campaign strategizing. Her work with SWISH for March Madness with the Indianapolis Arts Council was one for the books. Leading the city in sports but bringing our arts community to life and on the frontlines for tourists and the city to experience was like none other. When I asked her about the inspiration for it, she spoke so eloquently about the way we curate for not only those we hope to become part of our audience but those that are already in it. Since meeting her, I remain in awe of her confidence and knowledge in the field and industry. I've gotten to see her work in teams and individually, and her impressive nature remains consistent. I'm excited to continue to bear witness to all she creates and pursues.
Neal Taflinger
I didn't know what I didn't know when Amanda hired me for my second go-round at The Star. It could have been a disaster but for her confidence, steadfastness and compassion. Amanda has a perspective. She's solid. You know where she stands and she trusts herself. But she's willing to move when presented with a compelling case, new information, new experience. She led me to the best version of my professional self by demonstrating what it is to be strong without being rigid. Amanda is loyal. She doesn't play politics, she doesn't whisper. She sets expectations and provides the support needed to exceed them. You know where you stand with her and you trust her to go bat for if necessary, to quiet any whispering in and about her team. She led me to the best version of my professional self by demonstrating what it really means to be the captain of a team. Amanda understands people and cares about them. You know that you matter to her and that your deposits in the bank of goodwill (hat tip, Jennifer Morlan) can be drawn on when your humanity interferes with your productivity. This is also incredibly important when it comes to her work product because you simply can't make things well for others if you don't sincerely care about them, what they want and what they need. She led me to the best version of my professional self by showing me that the hard part - and the truly rewarding part - of work is the people you're with. I'm damn lucky that she wanted me to work for her and proud that I had the chance to.
Arianna Cruz
I met Amanda through an interview -- it was the second year of Indy Maven, and she and Leslie were in the beginnings of building a community that Indianapolis did not realize we needed. She offered insight from her career and how women can truly be so influential to one another...I'm not sure she realized the immense influence she had on me in those short thirty minutes. Since then, I have had the honor of serving on the board of the business she helped turned into reality. I've also gotten to share time with her as we relive war stories of marketing madness, idea brainstorming, and campaign strategizing. Her work with SWISH for March Madness with the Indianapolis Arts Council was one for the books. Leading the city in sports but bringing our arts community to life and on the frontlines for tourists and the city to experience was like none other. When I asked her about the inspiration for it, she spoke so eloquently about the way we curate for not only those we hope to become part of our audience but those that are already in it. Since meeting her, I remain in awe of her confidence and knowledge in the field and industry. I've gotten to see her work in teams and individually, and her impressive nature remains consistent. I'm excited to continue to bear witness to all she creates and pursues.
Neal Taflinger
I didn't know what I didn't know when Amanda hired me for my second go-round at The Star. It could have been a disaster but for her confidence, steadfastness and compassion. Amanda has a perspective. She's solid. You know where she stands and she trusts herself. But she's willing to move when presented with a compelling case, new information, new experience. She led me to the best version of my professional self by demonstrating what it is to be strong without being rigid. Amanda is loyal. She doesn't play politics, she doesn't whisper. She sets expectations and provides the support needed to exceed them. You know where you stand with her and you trust her to go bat for if necessary, to quiet any whispering in and about her team. She led me to the best version of my professional self by demonstrating what it really means to be the captain of a team. Amanda understands people and cares about them. You know that you matter to her and that your deposits in the bank of goodwill (hat tip, Jennifer Morlan) can be drawn on when your humanity interferes with your productivity. This is also incredibly important when it comes to her work product because you simply can't make things well for others if you don't sincerely care about them, what they want and what they need. She led me to the best version of my professional self by showing me that the hard part - and the truly rewarding part - of work is the people you're with. I'm damn lucky that she wanted me to work for her and proud that I had the chance to.
Arianna Cruz
I met Amanda through an interview -- it was the second year of Indy Maven, and she and Leslie were in the beginnings of building a community that Indianapolis did not realize we needed. She offered insight from her career and how women can truly be so influential to one another...I'm not sure she realized the immense influence she had on me in those short thirty minutes. Since then, I have had the honor of serving on the board of the business she helped turned into reality. I've also gotten to share time with her as we relive war stories of marketing madness, idea brainstorming, and campaign strategizing. Her work with SWISH for March Madness with the Indianapolis Arts Council was one for the books. Leading the city in sports but bringing our arts community to life and on the frontlines for tourists and the city to experience was like none other. When I asked her about the inspiration for it, she spoke so eloquently about the way we curate for not only those we hope to become part of our audience but those that are already in it. Since meeting her, I remain in awe of her confidence and knowledge in the field and industry. I've gotten to see her work in teams and individually, and her impressive nature remains consistent. I'm excited to continue to bear witness to all she creates and pursues.
Neal Taflinger
I didn't know what I didn't know when Amanda hired me for my second go-round at The Star. It could have been a disaster but for her confidence, steadfastness and compassion. Amanda has a perspective. She's solid. You know where she stands and she trusts herself. But she's willing to move when presented with a compelling case, new information, new experience. She led me to the best version of my professional self by demonstrating what it is to be strong without being rigid. Amanda is loyal. She doesn't play politics, she doesn't whisper. She sets expectations and provides the support needed to exceed them. You know where you stand with her and you trust her to go bat for if necessary, to quiet any whispering in and about her team. She led me to the best version of my professional self by demonstrating what it really means to be the captain of a team. Amanda understands people and cares about them. You know that you matter to her and that your deposits in the bank of goodwill (hat tip, Jennifer Morlan) can be drawn on when your humanity interferes with your productivity. This is also incredibly important when it comes to her work product because you simply can't make things well for others if you don't sincerely care about them, what they want and what they need. She led me to the best version of my professional self by showing me that the hard part - and the truly rewarding part - of work is the people you're with. I'm damn lucky that she wanted me to work for her and proud that I had the chance to.
Arianna Cruz
I met Amanda through an interview -- it was the second year of Indy Maven, and she and Leslie were in the beginnings of building a community that Indianapolis did not realize we needed. She offered insight from her career and how women can truly be so influential to one another...I'm not sure she realized the immense influence she had on me in those short thirty minutes. Since then, I have had the honor of serving on the board of the business she helped turned into reality. I've also gotten to share time with her as we relive war stories of marketing madness, idea brainstorming, and campaign strategizing. Her work with SWISH for March Madness with the Indianapolis Arts Council was one for the books. Leading the city in sports but bringing our arts community to life and on the frontlines for tourists and the city to experience was like none other. When I asked her about the inspiration for it, she spoke so eloquently about the way we curate for not only those we hope to become part of our audience but those that are already in it. Since meeting her, I remain in awe of her confidence and knowledge in the field and industry. I've gotten to see her work in teams and individually, and her impressive nature remains consistent. I'm excited to continue to bear witness to all she creates and pursues.
Neal Taflinger
I didn't know what I didn't know when Amanda hired me for my second go-round at The Star. It could have been a disaster but for her confidence, steadfastness and compassion. Amanda has a perspective. She's solid. You know where she stands and she trusts herself. But she's willing to move when presented with a compelling case, new information, new experience. She led me to the best version of my professional self by demonstrating what it is to be strong without being rigid. Amanda is loyal. She doesn't play politics, she doesn't whisper. She sets expectations and provides the support needed to exceed them. You know where you stand with her and you trust her to go bat for if necessary, to quiet any whispering in and about her team. She led me to the best version of my professional self by demonstrating what it really means to be the captain of a team. Amanda understands people and cares about them. You know that you matter to her and that your deposits in the bank of goodwill (hat tip, Jennifer Morlan) can be drawn on when your humanity interferes with your productivity. This is also incredibly important when it comes to her work product because you simply can't make things well for others if you don't sincerely care about them, what they want and what they need. She led me to the best version of my professional self by showing me that the hard part - and the truly rewarding part - of work is the people you're with. I'm damn lucky that she wanted me to work for her and proud that I had the chance to.
Experience
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Mirror Indy
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Editor of Innovation
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Nov 2023 - Present
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INDY MAVEN
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United States
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Online Audio and Video Media
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder & Contributing Editor
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Sep 2019 - Present
Indy Maven was created to serve a gap in editorial coverage of women's interests and growing influence in central Indiana. We connect women through original storytelling, an award-winning newsletter, member meetups, and special events. Indy Maven was created to serve a gap in editorial coverage of women's interests and growing influence in central Indiana. We connect women through original storytelling, an award-winning newsletter, member meetups, and special events.
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Indy Arts Council
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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 Marketing & Communications
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Mar 2020 - Nov 2023
Since 2020, the Indy Arts Council raised more than $16 million to help nonprofit arts organizations and independent artists in central Indiana. Our mission is to advocate for "A Full Creative Life for All" in Indianapolis. In this role, I oversee marketing and communications to promote the consumer-facing #IndyArts brand, while supporting the Arts Council's executive leadership team and our internal programs: Public art, grants/fellowships, arts education, exhibitions at Gallery 924… Show more Since 2020, the Indy Arts Council raised more than $16 million to help nonprofit arts organizations and independent artists in central Indiana. Our mission is to advocate for "A Full Creative Life for All" in Indianapolis. In this role, I oversee marketing and communications to promote the consumer-facing #IndyArts brand, while supporting the Arts Council's executive leadership team and our internal programs: Public art, grants/fellowships, arts education, exhibitions at Gallery 924, and events at the Indianapolis Artsgarden. I also manage Start with Art, an annual fundraiser attended by 800+ people to celebrate the fall arts season. Show less Since 2020, the Indy Arts Council raised more than $16 million to help nonprofit arts organizations and independent artists in central Indiana. Our mission is to advocate for "A Full Creative Life for All" in Indianapolis. In this role, I oversee marketing and communications to promote the consumer-facing #IndyArts brand, while supporting the Arts Council's executive leadership team and our internal programs: Public art, grants/fellowships, arts education, exhibitions at Gallery 924… Show more Since 2020, the Indy Arts Council raised more than $16 million to help nonprofit arts organizations and independent artists in central Indiana. Our mission is to advocate for "A Full Creative Life for All" in Indianapolis. In this role, I oversee marketing and communications to promote the consumer-facing #IndyArts brand, while supporting the Arts Council's executive leadership team and our internal programs: Public art, grants/fellowships, arts education, exhibitions at Gallery 924, and events at the Indianapolis Artsgarden. I also manage Start with Art, an annual fundraiser attended by 800+ people to celebrate the fall arts season. Show less
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Newfields
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United Kingdom
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Editor In Chief, Newfields magazine
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May 2019 - Mar 2020
Edited and managed all content for Newfields' award-winning membership magazine. Took readers behind the scenes with stories such as a profile of a conservation scientist whose detective work proved that a "fake" Rembrandt was real and a piece about museum couriers who travel with priceless art. Wrote original, on-brand marketing copy to drive attendance at exhibitions and programs. Advised various departments on communicating effectively with donors, members, and casual visitors. Edited and managed all content for Newfields' award-winning membership magazine. Took readers behind the scenes with stories such as a profile of a conservation scientist whose detective work proved that a "fake" Rembrandt was real and a piece about museum couriers who travel with priceless art. Wrote original, on-brand marketing copy to drive attendance at exhibitions and programs. Advised various departments on communicating effectively with donors, members, and casual visitors.
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The Indianapolis Star
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United States
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Online Audio and Video Media
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100 - 200 Employee
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Consumer Experience Director
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Aug 2014 - Feb 2019
Led high-level planning/strategy and supervised teams of editors, reporters, visual journalists, social media managers, and online producers to create stories, launch digital products, and plan special events to drive audience engagement and advertising revenue. Key projects: Launched the USA Today Network's most successful local Things to Do app. Secured funding for a two-year arts reporting position from an Indianapolis philanthropic organization and managed an arts… Show more Led high-level planning/strategy and supervised teams of editors, reporters, visual journalists, social media managers, and online producers to create stories, launch digital products, and plan special events to drive audience engagement and advertising revenue. Key projects: Launched the USA Today Network's most successful local Things to Do app. Secured funding for a two-year arts reporting position from an Indianapolis philanthropic organization and managed an arts journalism fellowship program in partnership with Indy Arts Council. Managed/edited a special content series, "Gifted: How Organ Donation Saves Lives in Indiana," sponsored by the Indiana Donor Network. Emceed a sold-out storytelling event inspired by the series. Led a team that won a Gannett innovation grant to launch the company's first e-commerce site, Retro Indy.
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Local Living News/Features Editor
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Aug 2012 - Aug 2014
Developed and launched news/lifestyle print sections and online content in five key regions.
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Editor, Metromix (formerly Indy.com) and IndyStar arts and entertainment
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Mar 2008 - Aug 2012
Directed full-time staffers and freelance contributors to produce arts & entertainment content, events, and special promotions targeted to the under-40 professional. Edited the IndyStar’s Weekend section, a weekly print guide.
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Wilmington Star-News
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United States
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Writing and Editing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Features Editor
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Jun 2005 - Mar 2008
Supervised reporters, designers, editors, and freelance writers to produce award-winning daily features sections, multimedia content, a weekly arts & entertainment tab, and news stories. Key projects: Oversaw a news investigation of the serious health effects suffered by civilians and military personnel exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The Star-News hosted the first national public forum on the issue. Organized "Get Framed," a community art project that won… Show more Supervised reporters, designers, editors, and freelance writers to produce award-winning daily features sections, multimedia content, a weekly arts & entertainment tab, and news stories. Key projects: Oversaw a news investigation of the serious health effects suffered by civilians and military personnel exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The Star-News hosted the first national public forum on the issue. Organized "Get Framed," a community art project that won a New York Times Chairman’s Award. Show less Supervised reporters, designers, editors, and freelance writers to produce award-winning daily features sections, multimedia content, a weekly arts & entertainment tab, and news stories. Key projects: Oversaw a news investigation of the serious health effects suffered by civilians and military personnel exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The Star-News hosted the first national public forum on the issue. Organized "Get Framed," a community art project that won… Show more Supervised reporters, designers, editors, and freelance writers to produce award-winning daily features sections, multimedia content, a weekly arts & entertainment tab, and news stories. Key projects: Oversaw a news investigation of the serious health effects suffered by civilians and military personnel exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The Star-News hosted the first national public forum on the issue. Organized "Get Framed," a community art project that won a New York Times Chairman’s Award. Show less
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Newspaper Publishing
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200 - 300 Employee
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Travel Editor
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Feb 2004 - Jun 2005
Reinvented a traditional "destinations" section into an energetic lifestyle section for armchair and adventurous travelers. Reinvented a traditional "destinations" section into an energetic lifestyle section for armchair and adventurous travelers.
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Features Editor
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2000 - 2004
Supervised reporters, editors, and designers to produce daily lifestyle sections, news stories, a monthly magazine, and multimedia content. Led a virtual team (based in three states) that produced a weekly food section shared by the Tribune, the Colorado Springs Gazette, and the Orange County Register. Supervised reporters, editors, and designers to produce daily lifestyle sections, news stories, a monthly magazine, and multimedia content. Led a virtual team (based in three states) that produced a weekly food section shared by the Tribune, the Colorado Springs Gazette, and the Orange County Register.
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Education
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1988 - 1992
Ball State University
B.S., Journalism, History, Political Science
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