Dina Grace Zoe Scortino

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Digital Media Specialist at BenefitHub
October 1, 2025 - Present
Plans and executes content calendars while aligning editorial output with merchant promotions and marketing schedules; researches and synthesizes information from authoritative sources to produce clear and engaging articles on commerce, finance, wellness, and other top topics for career professionals
Founder/Editor at Westchester Woman
June 1, 2015 - Present
Built and launched a hyperlocal digital magazine; oversaw website development and social media presence; created and managed content across platforms; attracted advertising clients; achieved ~35,000 monthly visitors and ~50,000 page views within six months on a shoestring budget.
Founder/ Editor at Westchester Woman
June 1, 2015 - Present
Built and launched a hyperlocal digital magazine from the ground up, including website development and social media presence; created and managed content across platforms, quickly attracting advertising clients and averaging 35,000 monthly visitors and 50,000 page views within six months on a shoestring budget
Freelance Digital Media Specialist at Self-Employed | Remote
December 1, 2013 - Present
Plans and executes content calendars; researches and synthesizes information from authoritative sources to produce clear and engaging articles on commerce, finance, wellness, and lifestyle topics for career professionals. Leverages audience analytics and emerging trends to pitch and produce high-ranking SEO and commerce articles that inspire readers to click, like, share, and buy; helps small businesses increase sales through SEO writing, press releases, marketing material design, newsletters, social media, script writing, and video production. Former freelance writer for GetYourGuide, WhatNow Philly, House Digest, Mashable, Daily Meal, and Family Handyman; featured in MSN, Yahoo, Reader's Digest, Taste of Home, AOL Writer.
Freelance Digital Media Specialist at Self-Employed
December 1, 2013 - Present
Leverages audience analytics and emerging trends to pitch and produce high-ranking SEO and commerce articles that inspire readers to click, like, share, and buy; helps small businesses increase sales through SEO writing, press releases, marketing material design, newsletters, social media, scripting, and video production
Regional Field Editor at Patch/AOL
May 1, 2013 - August 1, 2013
Promoted to grow county-wide metrics with written and video content; exceeded engagement targets; planned editorial and social media calendars; wrote scripts, shot, directed, and edited comedic skits and trend-driven social media videos
Local Editor at Patch/AOL
September 1, 2010 - May 1, 2013
Launched one of Patch’s inaugural sites, quickly became popular and profitable; wrote content that regularly outpaced competitors; planned editorial and social media calendars for several Westchester and Rockland sites; managed budget and payroll
Staff Reporter at The Rivertowns Enterprise
September 1, 2007 - September 1, 2010
Provided coverage in education, politics, features, and general news; contributed to an issue that won second place for education reporting in the 2010 NYPA Better Newspaper Contest

Education

at Mercy College - Dobbs Ferry, NY
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026
at Iona College - New Rochelle, NY
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026
Bachelor of Science, Journalism at Mercy College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006
Master of Science, Journalism at Iona College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Film Making Certification at Curious Refuge
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026
Brand and Web Design Course at Curious Refuge
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science, Journalism
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006
Master of Science, Journalism
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Film Making Certification
January 1, 2024 - February 18, 2026
Brand and Web Design Course
January 1, 2024 - February 18, 2026
AI Film Making Certification
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026
Brand and Web Design Course
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Retail