Shira Rachel Danan
Chief Communications Officer at T'ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Italian Limited working proficiency
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Setswana Elementary proficiency
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Greek, Ancient (to 1453) Elementary proficiency
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Hebrew Limited working proficiency
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Experience
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T'ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Communications Officer
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Jun 2022 - Present
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Director of Communications
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Jun 2021 - Jun 2022
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Director of Digital Communications
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Dec 2019 - Jun 2021
Develop and implement strategy for email and social media, including digital fundraising, for human rights non-profit. Write and edit content for digital platforms. Update and maintain organization's website. Graphic design as needed.
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Various online and print publications
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Writing and Editing
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200 - 300 Employee
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Freelance Writer
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Sep 2007 - Present
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Mattel, Inc.
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United States
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Social Media Editor
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May 2017 - Aug 2018
Managed global social calendars for Thomas & Friends. Planned and created timely, mom-friendly content, from researched parenting videos to funny memes to information about retailer promotions. Wrote and edited scripts for Thomas & Friends and Fisher Price brands, including brand messages and child development information. Managed social media assistant, interns, and team of freelancers. Tracked KPIs and adjusted strategy to hit targets. Managed global social calendars for Thomas & Friends. Planned and created timely, mom-friendly content, from researched parenting videos to funny memes to information about retailer promotions. Wrote and edited scripts for Thomas & Friends and Fisher Price brands, including brand messages and child development information. Managed social media assistant, interns, and team of freelancers. Tracked KPIs and adjusted strategy to hit targets.
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The Onion
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Online Media
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1 - 100 Employee
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Contributing Writer
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Jan 2008 - Jan 2018
Provide content for online satirical newspaper. Contributions include fake news headlines, features, and material for Onion books. Contributed to The Onion Book of Known Knowledge (2012). Provide content for online satirical newspaper. Contributions include fake news headlines, features, and material for Onion books. Contributed to The Onion Book of Known Knowledge (2012).
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Someecards, Inc.
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Editor
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Jan 2013 - Oct 2016
Oversaw staff of 10 writers and dozens of contributors for humor blog with 30 million visits per month. Fielded pitches, edited copy, and crafted social media posts for Twitter account with 2.4 millions followers and Facebook account with nearly 6 million followers. Wrote up viral news stories as well as original humor pieces. Created branded campaigns for a variety of clients. Oversaw staff of 10 writers and dozens of contributors for humor blog with 30 million visits per month. Fielded pitches, edited copy, and crafted social media posts for Twitter account with 2.4 millions followers and Facebook account with nearly 6 million followers. Wrote up viral news stories as well as original humor pieces. Created branded campaigns for a variety of clients.
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Junior Library Guild
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United States
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Libraries
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1 - 100 Employee
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Editorial Assistant
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Jul 2011 - Dec 2012
Read and reviewed new children’s and young adult books to create a catalogue of the best offerings of the coming year for librarians and teachers. Wrote advertising copy and maintained database of thousands of books under consideration. Read and reviewed new children’s and young adult books to create a catalogue of the best offerings of the coming year for librarians and teachers. Wrote advertising copy and maintained database of thousands of books under consideration.
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BrainPOP
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United States
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E-Learning Providers
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200 - 300 Employee
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Staff Writer
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Apr 2008 - Jun 2010
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The Onion
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Online Media
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1 - 100 Employee
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Editorial Intern
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2007 - 2007
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The Colbert Report
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Production Intern
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2007 - 2007
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Education
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Columbia University in the City of New York
Bachelor of Arts, Religion -
Cambridge University
Theology and Religious Studies