LinkedIn: shiralevine
Shira Levine
403 1/2 Toledo St., Los Angeles, CA 90042
www.shiralevine.com
shiraloo@gmail.com
Twitter: @levinemachine
instagram: @yamashira
EDUCATION
New York University, New York, NY
August 2009
Certificate in Global Studies
The George Washington University, Washington, DC
May 2000
Bachelor of Arts, Media & Public Affairs, Journalism
EXPERIENCE
Freelance Columnist, New York, NY
Modern Luxury —MANHATTAN
March 2015 – Present
 Monthly expert real estate columnist covering New York City real estate for luxury magazine,
MANHATTAN.
Consulting Digital Storyteller, New York, NY
August 2015 – Present
ZenoRadio
 Write and edit whitepaper content in support of a patent for new launch product ZenoLive, a tool that
democratizes online broadcasting for radio hosts connecting New York Diaspora communities to their
home country. Market focuses on West Africa, Caribbean and Central America.
 Create and implement communications strategy for ZenoRadio brand ambassador, R&B singer, Akon.
 Create and develop user narratives of broadcasters from targeted various communities.
Realtor.com, New York, NY
May 2015 – August 2015
Social Media Editor - Re-launch Consultant
 Wrote features, advice, and breaking news articles; curated narrative content for Facebook, Twitter and
Instagram social channels.
 Measured analytics and strategize for increased engagement.
 Created and managed “Live Like a Local,” an Instagram narrative campaign and editorial franchise for a
partnership between realtor.com and Airbnb.
 Coordinated marketing campaign messaging over editorial-focused social channels.
 Liaised with other media outlets to repost, reblog, link to stories for pick-up and potential virality.
Women’s Learning Partnership, Bethesda, MD
December 2013 to Present
Multimedia Facilitator Consultant
 Develop and facilitate interactive, participatory online trainings using cutting edge, virtual learning
environments for women’s rights organizations located in the Global South. Trainings focused on
thematic storytelling around issues and social strategy.
United Nations Population Fund, New York, NY
March 2014 – March 2015
Communications Specialist & Project Manager
September 2011 – May 2012
 Conceptualized, created and managed a digital interactive storytelling tool addressing urgent human
rights issues including, human dignity, health and sustainability through narrative.
 Created sticky multimedia and social media content for targeted outreach by high-level representatives
of countries and NGOs focused on improving quality life for all human beings.
 Co-created a youth and aging initiative, “Innovators for Humanity” in partnership with National
Geographic and USAID.
 Wrote, edited and managed branded content for the ICPD Beyond 2014 website and social media
accounts supporting the post-2015 ICPD agenda leading up to the 2014 UN General Assembly.
LinkedIn: shiralevine
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Shira Levine
403 1/2 Toledo St., Los Angeles, CA 90042
www.shiralevine.com
shiraloo@gmail.com
Twitter: @levinemachine
instagram: @yamashira
Planned and coordinated a Human Progress and Sustainability event for various heads of state.
Traveled on UN missions to Istanbul, Turkey and Accra, Ghana, to conduct video, audio, and print
interviews with youth activists, Parliamentarians, NGO leaders, and local community members.
Wrote and produced video shorts featuring youth civil society leaders and young members of
Parliament. Interviewed Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf about modern Islam and modern Islam’s position on
gender equality, sexual health, and reproductive rights.
Business Insider/American Express OPEN
 Weekly column reporting on quirky and engaging small businesses.
March 2009 to April 2012
The Real Estate Voyeur, Metro newspapers
April 2007 to March 2011
 Launched and managed a breaking entertainment real estate and architecture news and gossip column
for Metro New York, Metro Boston, and Metro Philadelphia.
Digital Media Strategist
August 2007 to Present
New York, NY & Los Angeles, CA
 Conceptualize and create sponsored editorial, marketing, and social media content to strengthen and
establish branding for creative individuals and small businesses.
 Strategize social networking presence and assist in the implementation of unique communication plans.
Clients: Beit T’Shuvah, The Struggle Foundation, Bevival, Packaging Specialties, Roman Keflay (designer)
Outlook Amusements, The Helmsley Hotel, Ford Foundation, and Performance Environment Design Group,
Esther Ku (comic), LaTina Webb (singer), Cyclelates, Pilates Platinum, BrooklynBodyBurn, Laundry Spa.
Freelance Writer & Reporter, New York, NY & Los Angeles, CA
May 2005 to Present
 Write and report exclusive travel, arts, culture, fashion, beauty, entertainment, celebrity, political, green,
luxury and lifestyle features, Q&As, trend and news stories.
 Promote and brand stories via social media channels: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
 Interview boldfaced names attending red carpets, high profile events, and media trips around the world.
Publications include: The New York Times, The Hollywood Reporter, GOOD, Details, Men’s Fitness, Whole
Living, Endless Vacation, FoxNews.com, New York, nymag.com, Accent, Forum, Pride. Aol.com,
HotelChatter.com, Jaunted, Forbes.com, Portfolio.com, HuffingtonPost, Premiere.com, North Shore, Upscale,
Maxim, The New York Sun, Heeb, Us Weekly, Life & Style, OK!, Page Six Magazine, ForbesAutos, Radar,
Tokion, Inked, amNewYork, ABC Network Radio, Court TV, The Forward, Metropolis, American Media, Inc.
The Street & MainStreet, New York, NY
January 2008 to April 2008
Staff Writer
 Generated SEO-savvy online breaking travel, business, arts and entertainment news and feature ideas to
kick off new online property.
 Reported and wrote dynamic business, political, entertainment, travel, environment and health/wellness
stories using high profile experts from rolodex of amassed contacts and sources.
 Established and worked relationships with other websites, publicists, bloggers and editors for pick-up of
exclusive news stories.
American Media, Inc, New York, NY
December 2004 to April 2007
Reporter
 Reported and wrote exclusive entertainment news stories for print and online versions of magazines.
 Traveled nationwide to break entertainment news stories.
 Contributed to story development and research.
LinkedIn: shiralevine
Shira Levine
403 1/2 Toledo St., Los Angeles, CA 90042
www.shiralevine.com
shiraloo@gmail.com
Twitter: @levinemachine
instagram: @yamashira
The Citizens Educational Foundation US, Washington, DC
August 2001 to August 2003
Media Director
 Conceptualized, managed, and updated content for a web site, weekly e-newsletter, and monthly print
newsletter for a non-profit organization.
 Lobbied Congressional officials and key players related to Puerto Rican self-determination.
 Traveled domestically while managing grassroots movement.
VOLUNTEERISM & CERTIFICATIONS
Threshold GlobalWorks – SRM1 Training, New York, NY
Center for Council 1 & 2, Los Angeles, CA
826LA & 826NY, Los Angeles, CA & New York, NY
September 2015
May 2015 and February 2014
February 2014 to Present