Elliot Weiler
Director of Video
- Role
- Director of Video and Social Media at Consumer Reports
- Location
- New York, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Elliot Weiler
Experienced multimedia journalist, senior editorial manager, and digital strategist with a proven track record in social media, digital media, and broadcasting. As a Fulbright Scholar and award-winning media professional, I specialize in leading high-impact content development, forging strategic partnerships, and driving audience engagement across multiple platforms. I work best in deadline-driven environments, managing teams that deliver compelling, mission-driven storytelling on time and on budget.Career Highlights: Social & Digital Media Leadership – Spearheaded growth across all social and digital platforms, increasing awareness, engagement, and revenue.Multiplatform Partnerships – Created and launched bilingual content initiatives across broadcast, digital, OTT, and print, including Consumer 101 (NBC) and Taller del Consumidor (Telemundo).Strategic Content & Licensing – Negotiated and managed complex licensing agreements with television networks, station groups, and digital content providers.Industry Recognition – Recipient of multiple prestigious awards, including:Emmy Award (Best Consumer/Business Report)Telly Award (Consumer 101)Parents’ Choice Award (Consumer 101)Webby Award (CR.org)Shorty Digital Media Award (Racial Equality: Consumer Reports/ProPublica Investigation into Discriminatory Auto Insurance Pricing Practices)
Experience
Director of Video and Social Media
May 2023 — Present · New York, NY, US
Promoted to lead integration of video and social media teams for strategic, efficient and coordinated content creation and publication across multiple digital, social and broadcast platforms
Education
York University
Master of Arts (MA), Political Science and Government
1997 — 1998
Northwestern University
Master of Science (MS), Journalism
1998 — 1999
Franklin & Marshall College
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government
1993 — 1997
Skills
- Marketing
- Strategic Public Relations Planning
- News Writing
- Video Production
- Political Communication
- Broadcast
- Newspapers
- Public Speaking
- Breaking News
- Public Relations
- Media Relations
- Strategic Communications
- Editing
- Journalism
- Social Media
- Broadcast Journalism
- Enps
- Television
- Storytelling
- Advertising
- Politics
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