Natalie H.

About Natalie H.

Natalie is a creative multimedia producer and communications expert. She was one of two AU graduate recipients of international reporting grant from the Pulitzer Center early in her journalism career, for which she produced a documentary short and profile pieces on spirituality and climate change in Peru\'s Amazon. After working as a one-woman-band, she moved onto interviewing UN agency heads, celebrities and stakeholders to bring visibility to the United Nations humanitarian work. Her technical training has put her in positions to manage all phases of written, audio and video production from inception to publication. Her experience has allowed her to be as much a solo reporter in the field, as a utility player across diverse teams.Her optimistic vision is to highlight stories that share inarguable human universals across the globe. She prefers the sunny side of the street.

Experience

1. Digital Content Producer

   National Geographic Society

   Jan 2022 — Present

   Lead digital content development for the National Geographic Society, collaborating across content, communications, and program teams to maximize mission impact. Manage end-to-end content production, web design and user experience optimization while ensuring brand consistency and quality standards. Identify strategic content opportunities, maintain publishing workflows, conduct competitive analysis lead digital production planning and timelines in support of years-long running projects.

Education

• California State University, Stanislaus

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies, Minor in Journalism

  2014 — 2016

• Università degli Studi della Tuscia

  Study Abroad, Art History, Criticism and Conservation

  2015 — 2015

• American University School of Communication

  M.A., Journalism and Public Affairs: International Journalism

  2016 — 2017

Skills

• Social Media
• Teamwork
• Community Outreach
• Editing
• Event Planning
• Public Speaking
• Writing
• Microsoft Office
• Travel Photography
• Microsoft Word
• Strategic Communications
• Leadership
• Adobe Premiere Pro
• Research
• Intercultural Communication
• Visual Storytelling
• Cross-Cultural Communication Skills
• Public Relations
• Indesign
• Adobe Photoshop
• Photojournalism
• Journalism
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft