Hi, I’m Marianna Spanou, an Editor-in-Chief and Digital Content Lead with over a decade of experience in online media. I specialize in SEO-driven growth, cross-platform distribution and storytelling that explains complex research in clear, actionable terms. I’ve led fast, high-volume newsrooms and built durable content systems, from health and wellness to international politics. I’m passionate about turning data and research into services people can use, and mentoring teams to deliver high-impact coverage.…

Marianna Spanou

Hi, I’m Marianna Spanou, an Editor-in-Chief and Digital Content Lead with over a decade of experience in online media. I specialize in SEO-driven growth, cross-platform distribution and storytelling that explains complex research in clear, actionable terms. I’ve led fast, high-volume newsrooms and built durable content systems, from health and wellness to international politics. I’m passionate about turning data and research into services people can use, and mentoring teams to deliver high-impact coverage.…

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Hi, I’m Marianna Spanou, an Editor-in-Chief and Digital Content Lead with over a decade of experience in online media. I specialize in SEO-driven growth, cross-platform distribution and storytelling that explains complex research in clear, actionable terms.

I’ve led fast, high-volume newsrooms and built durable content systems, from health and wellness to international politics. I’m passionate about turning data and research into services people can use, and mentoring teams to deliver high-impact coverage.

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Language

Greek, Modern
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Editor-in-Chief at Oloygeia.gr (Real Media)
June 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Co-led brand, templates, and mobile-first layout; launched a clear content model for health/wellness. Planned and edited daily coverage (nutrition, mental health, medical research); set sourcing and QA standards. Drove SEO structure (taxonomy, metadata, internal links) and distribution (social + push) for growth to 1M+ monthly readers. Used analytics to guide roadmaps and briefs; optimized packaging to lift CTR and on-page engagement.
Editor at iefimerida.gr (New Media Network Synapsis)
June 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Wrote and edited World/International desk stories (geopolitics, EU policy, energy) with fast-turn explainers. Localized verified reporting from primary foreign outlets; structured 'why it matters / what’s next' formats. Supported 24/7 publishing flow with headlines, tags, and social packaging aligned to audience signals.
Editor at Ygeiamou.gr (Proto Thema)
December 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Turned peer-reviewed studies and guidance (NEJM, Lancet, WHO/ECDC) into plain-language, actionable service pieces. Built evergreen hubs (cholesterol, sleep, family health) and refresh cycles; applied SEO and internal linking. Ran social calendar and push notifications (segmentation, UTMs, A/B timing) to distribute without fatigue; reached 800K+ monthly readers.
Editor-in-Chief at Autotriti (Print & Digital)
October 1, 2018 - October 1, 2018
Led editorial strategy across print/web; managed layout and headline standards. Launched newsletters and digital campaigns to an audience of 180K+; supported a site with ~1.5M monthly visits. Developed B2B social plans; monitored performance and iterated via analytics.

Education

BSc, Journalism, Media & Culture at Panteion University of Athens
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Business Diploma, Digital Marketing at KEAK, Athens
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

BSc, Journalism, Media & Culture
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Business Diploma, Digital Marketing
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet
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    As Editor-In-Chief at oloygeia.gr, I co-led the product and editorial design from concept to launch. Working closely with the director, the design team, and the social media managers, I shaped the site’s template system, logo direction, layout, and content model to deliver a modern, highly readable health destination. We aligned brand voice with visual identity, built mobile-first page layouts that make long-form content effortless to scan, and set clear editorial and social packaging guidelines so every story ships consistent, accurate, and high quality.

    How that looked in practice (with examples)
    Brand & logo direction: defined positioning, tone, and usage rules to keep the identity consistent across web and socials.
    Template & layout system: article, category, and landing page patterns designed for readability (typography, spacing, hierarchy, media).
    Content architecture: pillars, taxonomy, and SEO-friendly metadata so stories are discoverable and easy to maintain.
    Editorial playbook: voice, headline framing, fact-checking steps, and accessibility checks to raise baseline quality.
    Social packaging: formats for headlines, thumbnails, and captions; UTM conventions and posting cadence aligned with newsroom flow.
    Workflow & QA: CMS field structure, publishing checklists, and performance/accessibility reviews to keep quality high at speed.

    My contribution (skills & outputs)
    Co-design: Brand & logo direction plus modular templates (article/category/landing) built for mobile readability.
    Explain: Turned medical research into clear, accurate service pieces with strict sourcing and fact-checks.
    Systematize: Set taxonomy/SEO and social packaging standards; added lightweight CMS fields & pre-publish checklists for speed and consistency.
    Edit & optimize health content: Craft readable, trustworthy health content from complex studies—explainers, checklists, and evergreen hubs—paired with SEO structure, social packaging, and smart push to lift engagement.