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Senior editor and digital media professional with extensive experience leading editorial planning, copy/content editing, and multi-platform publishing under tight newsroom deadlines. Skilled in audience analytics, SEO, and AI-assisted workflows to optimize engagement and time-on-page. Hands-on creator of thumbnails, graphics, and video content using Adobe Creative Suite and modern publishing tools. Collaborates with executives, PR representatives, and talent to produce and direct high-quality video shoots, while mentoring teams and developing original interactive social formats.…Senior editor and digital media professional with extensive experience leading editorial planning, copy/content editing, and multi-platform publishing under tight newsroom deadlines. Skilled in audience analytics, SEO, and AI-assisted workflows to optimize engagement and time-on-page. Hands-on creator of thumbnails, graphics, and video content using Adobe Creative Suite and modern publishing tools. Collaborates with executives, PR representatives, and talent to produce and direct high-quality video shoots, while mentoring teams and developing original interactive social formats.

Lauren Garafano

Video Editor, Film Director, Director of Photography, +2

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Senior editor and digital media professional with extensive experience leading editorial planning, copy/content editing, and multi-platform publishing under tight newsroom deadlines. Skilled in audience analytics, SEO, and AI-assisted workflows to optimize engagement and time-on-page. Hands-on creator of thumbnails, graphics, and video content using Adobe Creative Suite and modern publishing tools. Collaborates with executives, PR representatives, and talent to produce and direct high-quality video shoots, while mentoring teams and developing original interactive social formats.…Senior editor and digital media professional with extensive experience leading editorial planning, copy/content editing, and multi-platform publishing under tight newsroom deadlines. Skilled in audience analytics, SEO, and AI-assisted workflows to optimize engagement and time-on-page. Hands-on creator of thumbnails, graphics, and video content using Adobe Creative Suite and modern publishing tools. Collaborates with executives, PR representatives, and talent to produce and direct high-quality video shoots, while mentoring teams and developing original interactive social formats.

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Senior editor and digital media professional with extensive experience leading editorial planning, copy/content editing, and multi-platform publishing under tight newsroom deadlines. Skilled in audience analytics, SEO, and AI-assisted workflows to optimize engagement and time-on-page.

Hands-on creator of thumbnails, graphics, and video content using Adobe Creative Suite and modern publishing tools. Collaborates with executives, PR representatives, and talent to produce and direct high-quality video shoots, while mentoring teams and developing original interactive social formats.

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Work Experience

Co-Teacher / Marketing Assistant (Resident Advisor) at Rising Stars Performing Arts

January 1, 2025 - Present

Co-taught recurring classes for students (grades 8 through college), supporting performance improvement, audition preparation, and character-building. Created digital content, advertisements, and promotional materials for Instagram and social media channels. Photographed student performances and events to produce high-quality images for marketing and print sales. Collaborated with instructors and leadership to promote programs and engage prospective students through creative content.

Senior Editor, Pop Culture & Celebrity at BuzzFeed (BuzzFeed 2019–2026 editorial role)

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2026

Editorial and content leadership across Copy Editing, Content Writing, Headline Writing, and Pro proofreading. Planned and developed story concepts and creative editorial direction, producing and editing content aligned to fast-moving newsroom deadlines. Designed article thumbnails and digital graphics supporting editorial strategy and audience engagement using Adobe Creative Suite. Led, directed, and produced video shoots in collaboration with video teams, executives, PR representatives, and A-list talent; also created and edited TikTok content and developed recurring weekly interactive features. Managed multiple concurrent projects while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced digital media environment. Used analytics and SEO tools (e.g., Google Analytics, SEO/audience analytics) to analyze search and app/web performance and improve content strategy and engagement/time-on-page. Integrated AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Midjourney) to support research, ideation, and content production

Resident Advisor (RA) at Marymount Manhattan College

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019

Fostered a safe, inclusive residence hall community by mentoring students, resolving conflicts, planning community-building programs, and serving as a trusted resident resource. Managed programming budgets and organized educational and social events while balancing leadership responsibilities with full academic course load. Responded to emergencies and policy violations, took initiative during high-pressure situations, coordinated with campus staff, and followed university protocols to ensure student safety.

Co-Teacher / Marketing Assistant at Marymount Manhattan College

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019