Lisa Sharkey

About Lisa Sharkey

I\'m Lisa Sharkey, Senior Vice President and Publisher of Harper Influence at HarperCollins Publishers. I advocate for transformational and inspirational storytelling as a passionate teacher, mentor and friend. After a distinguished career as an Emmy, Peabody, and Dupont Award-winning journalist at ABC News and other news organizations, I transitioned into book publishing to champion impactful non-fiction stories that start and shift conversations, inspire meaningful change and spark interest in people who make a difference and ideas that matter. As the founding publisher of Harper Influence, I specialize in acquiring and nurturing high-profile primarily non-fiction books that resonate across memoir, science, contemporary culture, and leadership. I work closely with our authors to shape their ideas into narratives that make a lasting impact on readers worldwide. In addition to my publishing work, I teach undergraduate students at Washington University in St. Louis, introducing them to the world of publishing through the life cycle of books from acquisition to publication and beyond. I also mentor emerging writers and publishers worldwide through initiatives like PublisHer, international writers\' conferences, helping storytellers refine their author brands to enhance and grow their platforms. Whether guiding a bestselling memoir into the world, teaching a new generation of students and authors about the joys of publishing along with the skills necessary for success, or advocating for voices that deserve to be read, I am dedicated to amplifying the stories that shape who we are and raise up the narratives that define who we can become if we tap into our greatest potential.

Experience

1. SVP, Publisher Harper Influence at Harpercollins

   HarperCollins Publishers

   Jun 2024 — Present · New York, NY, US

Education

• Washington University in St. Louis

  BA

Skills

• Creative Direction
• Books
• Web Content
• Ap Style
• Journalism
• Publishing
• Media Relations
• Copy Editing
• Documentaries
• Broadcast Journalism
• Strategic Leadership
• Content Development
• Proofreading
• Freelance Writing
• Press Releases
• Ebooks
• Facebook
• Publications
• Publicity
• Blogging
• Copywriting
• New Media
• Creative Writing
• Entertainment
• Writing
• Pop Culture
• Newsletters
• Management
• Storytelling
• Radio
• Spanish
• Magazines
• Advertising
• Editorial
• Breaking News
• Interviews
• Broadcast
• Content Strategy
• Video Production
• Television Production