Matthew Milios
Helping Organizations Tell Human Stories That Inspire Understanding and Impact | Executive, Digital & Editorial Strategy
- Role
- VP Communications, Digital Content Strategy at The Pew Charitable Trusts
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Matthew Milios
I learned the true weight of storytelling in a small newsroom in Ouray, Colorado, where the distance between a written word and its impact was often no more than the length of a grocery aisle. The people we wrote about were our neighbors. Their lives shaped our pages, and our pages shaped their days. It was in that environment, intimate, and profoundly human, that I first understood that stories are not just information. They are invitations, bridges, and catalysts for change.That experience shaped everything that came after. It taught me that great storytelling — whether for a local paper or a global institution — begins with empathy, clarity, and the belief that people will lean in when they feel seen.Today, I lead creative and strategic teams through that same lens. I build collaborative, inclusive cultures where ideas rise because people feel trusted enough to share them. I help organizations connect their mission to audiences through storytelling that is human first, grounded in purpose, and supported by strong digital ecosystems.My work spans video, photography, editorial, design, podcasts, immersive media, and brand strategy. I enjoy working across disciplines, solving complex problems, and bringing structure and creativity to large, interconnected content systems. I lead with humility, curiosity, and a steady belief that stories, told well, will help people understand one another — and the world — a little better.
Experience
VP Communications, Digital Content Strategy
Dec 2023 — Present
Leads a multidisciplinary team responsible for digital strategy, editorial operations, multimedia storytelling, and creative development across the institution’s public-facing content. Oversees cross-platform content strategy, website evolution, serialized storytelling, and proactive editorial planning in alignment with Pew’s nonpartisan mission.Works in close collaboration with researchers, policy experts, and senior leadership to translate complex information into accessible, impactful storytelling. Focused on increasing audience engagement, improving internal content workflows, and helping position the organization as a trusted source of insights on issues that matter to the public.
Education
University of Colorado Boulder
Bachelor of Science - BS, Mass Communication/Media Studies
University of Missouri-Columbia
Master of Arts - MA, Journalism - Photojournalism
Skills
- Multimedia
- Digital Media
- Storytelling
- Journalism
- Video
- Content Management
- Video Production
- New Media
- Editorial
- Photography
- Video Editing
- Content Strategy
- Photojournalism
- Editing
- Digital Photography
- Management
- Project Management
- Online Journalism
- Editorial Photography
- Non-Linear Editing
- Creative Direction
- Digital Image Processing
- Avid Newscutter
- Photo Editor
- Mentoring of Staff
- Photoshop
- Media Production
- Avid
- Newspapers
- Studio Photography
- Program Management
- Final Cut Pro
- Photo Mechanic
- Copy Editing
- Magazines
- Advertising
- Producing
- Portrait Photography
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