John Del Signore
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Experience
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Morning Brew
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United States
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Online Audio and Video Media
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200 - 300 Employee
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Managing Editor
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May 2022 - Present
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Editor
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Jun 2021 - Jun 2022
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WNYC Radio
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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100 - 200 Employee
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Gothamist Editor in Chief
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Mar 2017 - May 2021
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Gothamist.com
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Editor In Chief
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Nov 2015 - May 2021
Manage and recruit a dynamic team of editors, reporters, bloggers, and interns covering all aspects of New York City and beyond. Assign and develop stories from idea germination to publication. Field pitches from freelancers and oversee the development of a wide variety of stories in all sections. Edit and publish the majority of content on Gothamist. Manage fast-paced newsroom producing a wide spectrum of stories of varying length and depth. Edit each story for accuracy and quality, compose headlines for maximum impact. Adept at a variety of editorial styles, from breaking news to longform journalism to humorous blogging and opinion pieces. Conceive and oversee production of original video content. Use data and analytics to consistently expand Gothamist’s reach. Develop and write stories on Gothamist and its affiliates. Show less
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Editor, Reporter, Blogger
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Sep 2006 - May 2021
Former editor in chief at Gothamist.com Former editor in chief at Gothamist.com
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Gothamist.com
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Editor
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2011 - 2015
Edited and assigned Gothamist stories in news, culture, and food sections.Wrote daily articles of varying length and depth, including original longform features.Cultivated Gothamist unique editorial tone.Oversaw dramatic increase in Gothamist’s traffic and prestige.Managed freelance writers and photographers.
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Senior Editor
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2009 - 2011
Instrumental in growing publication from tiny startup to competitive enterprise in New York and beyond.Spearheaded food and beverage coverage for Gothamist's food section, reporting on new restaurants, bars, and nightlife.Covered breaking news citywide.Conducted interviews with high-profile musicians, actors, and directors.Wrote reviews of plays and concerts.Helped expand Gothamist’s social media presence.
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Staff Writer
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2007 - 2009
Pitched, wrote, and developed high-quantity mix of aggregation and original reporting daily.Edited other bloggers' and reporters' articles.Helped develop Gothamist's unique editorial style.Wrote reviews of plays, movies, concerts.Conducted interviews with musicians, filmmakers, playwrights for culture section.
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Education
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The Albany Academies
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University of North Carolina School of the Arts
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University of North Carolina School of the Arts