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I am a seasoned professional with extensive experience in digital media, AI product development, and combating misinformation online. Over the years, I have co-founded startups focused on audio-first social platforms and AI-driven tools to promote trust and truthful communication. My leadership roles in major media organizations have included managing large teams of journalists and launching successful digital products. With a strong background in product innovation, social media strategy, and digital newsroom leadership, I am passionate about building community-driven platforms and leveraging AI to improve online conversations. I enjoy collaborating with startups and established brands across diverse sectors to create impactful content and innovative digital experiences.…I am a seasoned professional with extensive experience in digital media, AI product development, and combating misinformation online. Over the years, I have co-founded startups focused on audio-first social platforms and AI-driven tools to promote trust and truthful communication. My leadership roles in major media organizations have included managing large teams of journalists and launching successful digital products. With a strong background in product innovation, social media strategy, and digital newsroom leadership, I am passionate about building community-driven platforms and leveraging AI to improve online conversations. I enjoy collaborating with startups and established brands across diverse sectors to create impactful content and innovative digital experiences.

Mark Coatney

Writer, Content Producer, Product Designer, +2

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I am a seasoned professional with extensive experience in digital media, AI product development, and combating misinformation online. Over the years, I have co-founded startups focused on audio-first social platforms and AI-driven tools to promote trust and truthful communication. My leadership roles in major media organizations have included managing large teams of journalists and launching successful digital products. With a strong background in product innovation, social media strategy, and digital newsroom leadership, I am passionate about building community-driven platforms and leveraging AI to improve online conversations. I enjoy collaborating with startups and established brands across diverse sectors to create impactful content and innovative digital experiences.…I am a seasoned professional with extensive experience in digital media, AI product development, and combating misinformation online. Over the years, I have co-founded startups focused on audio-first social platforms and AI-driven tools to promote trust and truthful communication. My leadership roles in major media organizations have included managing large teams of journalists and launching successful digital products. With a strong background in product innovation, social media strategy, and digital newsroom leadership, I am passionate about building community-driven platforms and leveraging AI to improve online conversations. I enjoy collaborating with startups and established brands across diverse sectors to create impactful content and innovative digital experiences.

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I am a seasoned professional with extensive experience in digital media, AI product development, and combating misinformation online. Over the years, I have co-founded startups focused on audio-first social platforms and AI-driven tools to promote trust and truthful communication. My leadership roles in major media organizations have included managing large teams of journalists and launching successful digital products.

With a strong background in product innovation, social media strategy, and digital newsroom leadership, I am passionate about building community-driven platforms and leveraging AI to improve online conversations. I enjoy collaborating with startups and established brands across diverse sectors to create impactful content and innovative digital experiences.

Skills

Copywriting

Magazine

Email Marketing

Experience Level

Copywriting

Expert

Magazine

Expert

Intermediate

Email Marketing

Beginner

Work Experience

Co-Founder at Rover.ai

March 1, 2025 - Present

Co-founded Rover, an audio-first social content creation and sharing platform focused on innovative social media experiences.

Head of AI Product and Business at Discourse Labs

May 1, 2025 - August 22, 2025

Led the development of ARTT, an AI and social science-based tool to combat misinformation and facilitate trust-building online conversations. Built proprietary AI models for effective conversational strategies.

Co-Founder at Countermeasure

August 1, 2022 - August 22, 2025

Created a software tool designed to fight online misinformation by identifying people exposed to false information and crafting tailored messages to change their minds. Partnered as one of three third-party Twitter content moderation partners.

Vice President, News at Forbes

September 1, 2019 - August 22, 2025

Led digital newsroom of 50 journalists and over 2,500 contributors to deliver daily digital news coverage. Launched sub-brands that attracted over 10,000 new subscribers in one year. Developed mobile, video, podcast, newsletter, social, and advertiser platforms. Directed a full redesign of Forbes digital properties.

Founder at Words TK

January 1, 2015 - Present

Provided social media, product strategy, membership, community policy, editorial, growth, and monetization consulting services for startups and established brands including Inc., Fast Company, NPR, PBS, UNICEF, Idealist.org, Al Jazeera, WNYC, Forbes, and People Magazine.

Senior Vice President, Digital at Al Jazeera America

July 1, 2015 - August 22, 2025

Launched and managed Al Jazeera America’s digital presence in the U.S., including web, mobile web, and iOS/Android apps. Led a global team of 85 journalists, developers, and social media professionals to grow the audience to 4 million monthly uniques, 200k app downloads, 1 million Facebook followers, and 100k Twitter followers within 18 months.

Media Partnerships Director at Tumblr

July 1, 2013 - August 22, 2025

Managed partnerships helping companies maximize Tumblr's platform. Brought 700+ brands, media outlets, governments, and individuals to Tumblr. Established best practices and created innovative use cases. Contributed to growth from 5 million to 120 million blogs during three years, starting as Employee #10.

Senior Editor at Newsweek

June 1, 2010 - August 22, 2025

Led multimedia and special projects. Directed launch of Newsweek’s first website. Created video, podcasting teams, and initiated blogging, user commenting, and social media strategies.

Writer/Editor at Time Magazine

December 1, 2005 - August 22, 2025

Built and managed a staff for a general interest web publication. Launched Time’s archive of print stories back to 1923. Initiated Time’s first blogs and extensively covered national political campaigns.