I’m Hartley G. Lesser, a video developer and editor with more than 40 years of experience directing graphics, video and writing teams and shaping content strategies across digital, video, and broadcast platforms. I’m known for driving audience growth, mentoring high-performing teams, and delivering innovative storytelling experiences that align with organizational vision and market trends. Throughout my career, I’ve steered editorial and content initiatives across magazines, websites and multimedia projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create engaging, scalable content. I’m passionate about mentoring talent, embracing analytics-driven storytelling, and delivering results that meet both brand goals and audience needs.

Hartley G. Lesser

I’m Hartley G. Lesser, a video developer and editor with more than 40 years of experience directing graphics, video and writing teams and shaping content strategies across digital, video, and broadcast platforms. I’m known for driving audience growth, mentoring high-performing teams, and delivering innovative storytelling experiences that align with organizational vision and market trends. Throughout my career, I’ve steered editorial and content initiatives across magazines, websites and multimedia projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create engaging, scalable content. I’m passionate about mentoring talent, embracing analytics-driven storytelling, and delivering results that meet both brand goals and audience needs.

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I’m Hartley G. Lesser, a video developer and editor with more than 40 years of experience directing graphics, video and writing teams and shaping content strategies across digital, video, and broadcast platforms. I’m known for driving audience growth, mentoring high-performing teams, and delivering innovative storytelling experiences that align with organizational vision and market trends.

Throughout my career, I’ve steered editorial and content initiatives across magazines, websites and multimedia projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create engaging, scalable content. I’m passionate about mentoring talent, embracing analytics-driven storytelling, and delivering results that meet both brand goals and audience needs.

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Work Experience

Chief Executive Officer at High Sierra Media Group
January 1, 1989 - Present
Video, magazine and newsletter creation and content development. Freelance video creation and editing, writing and editing. Sound editing. DAW recording and editing. Voice overs and dubbing.
Editorial Director at SatNews Publishers
January 1, 2008 - Present
Led content strategy and work across print, web, PDF and video projects. Oversaw content planning, story development, and publishing workflows, ensuring alignment with brand goals. Implemented analytics-driven content strategy to optimize storytelling effectiveness and audience reach.
Acquisition Editor at Prima Publishing
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008
Managed game strategy guides acquisition and author/artists work, 40 titles published, developed licensing strategies.
Production and Print Manager / Evangelist at Apple Computer
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2006
Production and print manager for the Developer Group and Entertainment and Evangelist for Apple’s online service, eWorld.

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Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education