Holly Pennebaker
Writing & Editing | Storytelling | Digital Content Management | Audience-first Communications
SIGNATURE ACHIEVEMENTS
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Built and deployed style guides and editorial standards used by a global workforce of 100+
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Lead an original digital content series that increased webinar attendance by 33% over 10 weeks
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Produced and hosted 12 weekly webcasts and podcasts for 175,000+ global members
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Grew the WCPO-TV (ABC) "Healthy Living" page views by 197% in less than a year
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Managed hyperlocal news for 63 Greater Atlanta communities, increasing readership by 130%
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Resolve Systems
Campbell, Calif. (remote) | May 2023 - Feb. 2024
Writer & Editor
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Advised executive leadership and demand gen teams on content strategy and execution (including PR), amplifying brand authority and message consistency
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Increased MQLs by 40% through SEO-driven content strategy and enhanced content alignment
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Simplified technical, complex topics and information into clear, straightforward and relatable content
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Managed content calendars and maintained publishing schedules across platforms
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Partnered with designers and stakeholders to support content appearance and delivery
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Produced blogs, e-books, white papers, web pages, case studies, customer stories and social media based on my thought leadership and subject matter expertise, including on AI and generative AI topics
Sabbatical
Oct. 2021 – Feb. 2023
Caregiver
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Provided full-time care for disabled family member
Phenom
Ambler, Pa. (remote) | Aug. 2020 – Sept. 2021
Senior Content Marketing Manager
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Collaborated with leadership and product teams to strengthen brand awareness and align content with business priorities
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Improved AI chatbot engagement and performance by analyzing data and revamping content
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Produced multimedia programming, executive-facing content and internal communications
The Human Capital Institute (HCI)
Cincinnati (hybrid) | Dec. 2016 – June 2020
Digital Content Editor, Program Manager
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Oversaw branded and sponsored content and storytelling strategy, ensuring accuracy, editorial quality, SEO and a cohesive user experience
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Translated in-depth research and strategy into accessible webinars, podcasts, corporate trainings, certifications and conferences
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Optimized our internal processes and by reducing project timelines and creating technical guides for our sponsors and external SMEs
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Optimized workflows and processes by reducing project timelines and improving multi-team coordination
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Coached freelance contributors
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Certification: Human Capital Strategist (HCS)
Scripps | WCPO-TV (ABC)
Cincinnati | Sept. 2013 – May 2015
Web Editor, Health and Fitness Writer
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Played a key role in helping the country’s largest webteam strategize and launch the first-ever premium subscription service for a TV station’s digital platform
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Produced breaking, local/national news with live streaming, alerts and multi-platform coverage while optimizing SEO and increasing traffic and engagement
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Supported newsroom integration to align broadcast, digital and social media teams
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Created and launched an exclusive multimedia health and fitness series, promoting accessibility and inclusion
TEGNA | WXIA-TV (NBC)
Atlanta, Ga. | July 2012 – Sept. 2013
Web and Digital Producer, Reporter
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Strengthened WXIA’s digital performance and viewer engagement efforts across social platforms, supporting digital growth objectives and marketing goals
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Produced local/national news, weather, sports, live coverage (weekly broadcast viewership of 1,556,000)
NBCUniversal | WMAQ-TV (NBC)
Chicago | Jan 2012 – May 2012
Daypart Production Assistant
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Launched NBC Chicago on Pinterest to bolster social presence and reach a specific audienceCollaborated with executive producers and directors for newscasts, booked segments and covered the assignment desk
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Produced broadcast and online news, aligning teams and meeting tight deadlines
EDUCATION
Master of Arts, Journalism
DePaul University | Chicago
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Broke the sentencing of former Ill. Governor Rod Blagojevich
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DePaul's only student to interview Bob Woodward, associate editor of the Washington Post and Watergate reporter, for his firsthand experience in the Watergate scandal
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Contributor: The DePaulia newspaper, DePauliaOnline.com, The Red Line Project, WindyCitizen
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AWARDS:
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Two Peter Lisagor Awards for Exemplary Journalism, for Best Online Feature Story and Best Start-up Publication
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Society of Professional Journalists Region 5 Mark of Excellence Award for Online In-Depth Reporting, 2012
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Society of Professional Journalists Region 5 Mark of Excellence Award for Online Feature Reporting, 2011
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Editor & Publisher EPPY Award for Best College/University Online Documentary, 2011
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Bachelor of Science, Merchandising, Apparel and Textiles
University of Kentucky | Lexington, Ky.
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Guest Speaker: Merchandising, Apparel and Textiles (MAT) Club
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Equestrian Team: Point Rider
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AWARD: The Costume Society of America’s Jim Liles Award, SE Region