Stacey Lastoe
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Channon Hodge
As a video producer, it's a dream to find an editor that understands how to make the visuals and the story shine rather than compete. Stacey is creative, decisive and she's a born leader who knows when to get things moving and when to be flexible enough to allow everyone's input to matter. On top of all of that, she got our team to move away from some pretty outdated planning tools and onto the latest systems. That's not easy when you're at such a legacy company like CNN. Stacey's always the first one offering ideas and you can always count on her to reignite the energy in a meeting or for a project. We need more of that kind of excitement in media these days.
Jeremy Harlan
A good editor is someone one that advocates for your ideas, provides focus guidance, and knows when to add the smallest of touches to elevate a piece from solid to great. Stacey has been all those in the times we have collaborated together at CNN. While we work on completely different platforms in completely different departments, Stacey was always receptive to my ideas and trusted that I could deliver on what I was promising. That shows a great amount of respect and trust. That's the kind of leadership motivates colleagues to do high quality work. I really appreciate her advocacy and would love to do more storytelling work with her.
Lydia D. Bowers, MILR
Working with Stacey was a dream. Despite being a remote, freelance writer I always felt like I had all the information and support I needed. Stacey was great at managing deadlines and expectations and giving clear editorial feedback that made my writing zing. If all working relationships could be this fruitful and smooth!
Channon Hodge
As a video producer, it's a dream to find an editor that understands how to make the visuals and the story shine rather than compete. Stacey is creative, decisive and she's a born leader who knows when to get things moving and when to be flexible enough to allow everyone's input to matter. On top of all of that, she got our team to move away from some pretty outdated planning tools and onto the latest systems. That's not easy when you're at such a legacy company like CNN. Stacey's always the first one offering ideas and you can always count on her to reignite the energy in a meeting or for a project. We need more of that kind of excitement in media these days.
Jeremy Harlan
A good editor is someone one that advocates for your ideas, provides focus guidance, and knows when to add the smallest of touches to elevate a piece from solid to great. Stacey has been all those in the times we have collaborated together at CNN. While we work on completely different platforms in completely different departments, Stacey was always receptive to my ideas and trusted that I could deliver on what I was promising. That shows a great amount of respect and trust. That's the kind of leadership motivates colleagues to do high quality work. I really appreciate her advocacy and would love to do more storytelling work with her.
Lydia D. Bowers, MILR
Working with Stacey was a dream. Despite being a remote, freelance writer I always felt like I had all the information and support I needed. Stacey was great at managing deadlines and expectations and giving clear editorial feedback that made my writing zing. If all working relationships could be this fruitful and smooth!
Channon Hodge
As a video producer, it's a dream to find an editor that understands how to make the visuals and the story shine rather than compete. Stacey is creative, decisive and she's a born leader who knows when to get things moving and when to be flexible enough to allow everyone's input to matter. On top of all of that, she got our team to move away from some pretty outdated planning tools and onto the latest systems. That's not easy when you're at such a legacy company like CNN. Stacey's always the first one offering ideas and you can always count on her to reignite the energy in a meeting or for a project. We need more of that kind of excitement in media these days.
Jeremy Harlan
A good editor is someone one that advocates for your ideas, provides focus guidance, and knows when to add the smallest of touches to elevate a piece from solid to great. Stacey has been all those in the times we have collaborated together at CNN. While we work on completely different platforms in completely different departments, Stacey was always receptive to my ideas and trusted that I could deliver on what I was promising. That shows a great amount of respect and trust. That's the kind of leadership motivates colleagues to do high quality work. I really appreciate her advocacy and would love to do more storytelling work with her.
Lydia D. Bowers, MILR
Working with Stacey was a dream. Despite being a remote, freelance writer I always felt like I had all the information and support I needed. Stacey was great at managing deadlines and expectations and giving clear editorial feedback that made my writing zing. If all working relationships could be this fruitful and smooth!
Channon Hodge
As a video producer, it's a dream to find an editor that understands how to make the visuals and the story shine rather than compete. Stacey is creative, decisive and she's a born leader who knows when to get things moving and when to be flexible enough to allow everyone's input to matter. On top of all of that, she got our team to move away from some pretty outdated planning tools and onto the latest systems. That's not easy when you're at such a legacy company like CNN. Stacey's always the first one offering ideas and you can always count on her to reignite the energy in a meeting or for a project. We need more of that kind of excitement in media these days.
Jeremy Harlan
A good editor is someone one that advocates for your ideas, provides focus guidance, and knows when to add the smallest of touches to elevate a piece from solid to great. Stacey has been all those in the times we have collaborated together at CNN. While we work on completely different platforms in completely different departments, Stacey was always receptive to my ideas and trusted that I could deliver on what I was promising. That shows a great amount of respect and trust. That's the kind of leadership motivates colleagues to do high quality work. I really appreciate her advocacy and would love to do more storytelling work with her.
Lydia D. Bowers, MILR
Working with Stacey was a dream. Despite being a remote, freelance writer I always felt like I had all the information and support I needed. Stacey was great at managing deadlines and expectations and giving clear editorial feedback that made my writing zing. If all working relationships could be this fruitful and smooth!
Credentials
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Intermediate Honors International Wine Center Certification
International Wine Center (IWC)
Experience
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TIME
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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500 - 600 Employee
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Editor World's Greatest Places 2023
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Nov 2022 - Present
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Red Ventures
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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700 & Above Employee
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Editor
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May 2021 - Present
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Fodor's Travel
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Editor, Special Projects
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Aug 2021 - Present
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Condé Nast
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United States
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Media Production
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700 & Above Employee
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Editor
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Dec 2021 - May 2022
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Chobani
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Communications Specialist
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Oct 2021 - Jan 2022
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Self-employed
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New York, New York, United States
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Independent Journalist; Freelance Editor; other related roles
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Jan 2021 - Dec 2021
• Freelance Editor for Red Ventures Health and Wellness brands • Content Creator for Rockefeller Center's The Center Magazine • Journalist with bylines in Time; Food & Wine; Condé Nast Traveler +++ • Freelance Editor for Red Ventures Health and Wellness brands • Content Creator for Rockefeller Center's The Center Magazine • Journalist with bylines in Time; Food & Wine; Condé Nast Traveler +++
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CNN
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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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Senior Editor, Explore Parts Unknown // CNN Travel
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Dec 2017 - Dec 2020
CNN Travel • Work with and edit large stable of freelance writers on global travel content • Pitch, write and produce long-lead features for sponsorships and for maximum international audience reach; write quick newsy turnarounds • Collaborate effectively with other teams, including Visuals, Photo, Programming, Films & Series, Social, Audience Development, Newsgathering and Broadcast • Ideate sponsorship proposals for Travel series • Execute high-quality text and video features for sponsorships and otherwise; highlights include Chef’s City Guides, Once in a Lifetime, Style Capital, San Francisco Family Meal and Quest’s World of Wonder • Make editorial decisions driven by news judgment, content performance, general traffic goals and Tier 1 interest • Consistently write and edit high-performing stories with engagement over 1:20 Explore Parts Unknown • Served as liaison between key stakeholders at CNN and Roads & Kingdoms • Executive produced digital content and programming initiatives in support of Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown Seasons 11 and 12 • Oversaw Roads & Kingdoms editorial and photo teams remotely • Conceptualized Ultimate Traveler digital series tied to Part Unknown Season 11 • Won a 2018 Primetime Emmy for digital series Little Los Angeles
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The Muse
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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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Nov 2015 - Oct 2017
• Spearheaded career experts’ career advice content, assigning, shaping and editing • Wrote 4-5 articles per week, closely monitoring UVs, engagement and career trends • Conceived of and created Ask a Career Coach column and Ask a Recruiter column in collaboration with product, marketing and design • Launched ‘influencer’ program featuring established leaders such as Sallie Krawcheck and rising talent CeCe Olisa • Managed junior writers on team, sharpening and polishing troubled pieces
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Refinery29, Inc.
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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100 - 200 Employee
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Editor, Contributor Network
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Jun 2014 - Oct 2015
• Managed a community of next-generation thought leaders and cutting-edge tastemakers • Devised and oversaw a calendar of 160-175 posts per month in all editorial verticals including fashion, beauty, news, politics, food, health, work and money, weddings, travel, sex and relationships and home design • Met increasingly rigorous monthly traffic goals by producing and packaging engaging, on-brand features • Managed a community of next-generation thought leaders and cutting-edge tastemakers • Devised and oversaw a calendar of 160-175 posts per month in all editorial verticals including fashion, beauty, news, politics, food, health, work and money, weddings, travel, sex and relationships and home design • Met increasingly rigorous monthly traffic goals by producing and packaging engaging, on-brand features
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Manhattan Media
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Writer, New York Family Magazine
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Jul 2013 - Oct 2014
• Contributed or sourced content on for the NYF Yummy Delicious Food blog. • Worked with editor-in-chief on writing assignments ranging from running advice for moms to maternity leave standards and legal rights and children's theatre in New York City. •. Researched and interviewed as necessary for assignments; created content for both the website and print magazine. • Contributed or sourced content on for the NYF Yummy Delicious Food blog. • Worked with editor-in-chief on writing assignments ranging from running advice for moms to maternity leave standards and legal rights and children's theatre in New York City. •. Researched and interviewed as necessary for assignments; created content for both the website and print magazine.
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Mediabend Capital (Elizabeth Street—now defunct site)
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Greater New York City Area
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Associate Editor
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Sep 2013 - May 2014
• Wrote several stories a day around food, wellness, beauty, style and pop culture • Managed Elizabeth Street’s Facebook and Twitter accounts; produced newsletter 5x/week •. Worked on SEO best practices with Google Analytics and company SEO expert • Regularly had stories picked up by Huffington Post, MSN, Yahoo, xojane, AOL, and YourTango • Assisted managing editor and executive editor with edits and story packaging • Wrote several stories a day around food, wellness, beauty, style and pop culture • Managed Elizabeth Street’s Facebook and Twitter accounts; produced newsletter 5x/week •. Worked on SEO best practices with Google Analytics and company SEO expert • Regularly had stories picked up by Huffington Post, MSN, Yahoo, xojane, AOL, and YourTango • Assisted managing editor and executive editor with edits and story packaging
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NYCRUNS
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New York City Metropolitan Area
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Communications Associate
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Nov 2010 - Dec 2012
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Self-Employed
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South America
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Travel Sabbatical
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Jun 2009 - May 2010
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Macmillan
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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700 & Above Employee
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Editorial Assistant
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May 2007 - May 2009
➢ Assisted two senior editors on various aspects of book publishing, such as manuscript preparation and turnover, writing material for ancillaries, researching new readings for texts, maintaining author files and contracts, conducting and compiling book reviews, overseeing freelancers, and updating the status reports. ➢ Assisted two senior editors on various aspects of book publishing, such as manuscript preparation and turnover, writing material for ancillaries, researching new readings for texts, maintaining author files and contracts, conducting and compiling book reviews, overseeing freelancers, and updating the status reports.
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Various
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NYC
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Freelance Writer and Editor
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Jan 2006 - 2009
Pitch and write on a variety of topics for digital media sites, including Tasting Table, Runners World, and Shape. Edit copy for press releases, company websites and newsletters; strong attention to detail, voice, and message Took a year-long backpacking trip (2009-2010) in South America and recorded experiences in a blog: https://becauseisaidgo.wordpress.com Pitch and write on a variety of topics for digital media sites, including Tasting Table, Runners World, and Shape. Edit copy for press releases, company websites and newsletters; strong attention to detail, voice, and message Took a year-long backpacking trip (2009-2010) in South America and recorded experiences in a blog: https://becauseisaidgo.wordpress.com
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Education
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1999 - 2003
Bucknell University
BA, English & Psychology -
2005 - 2007
Binghamton University
MA, English
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