Jennifer Conrad

• led Inc. coverage of the trial of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, and Sam Altman's departure and return to OpenAI
• reported the scoop that the founders of Ample Hills Creamery had been fired by their board; the article was later referenced by The New York Times and other major media outlets
• profile company founders and US-based, privately held companies
• report on what small business owners need to know about technology, particularly artificial intelligence, crypto, cybersecurity,… Show more

• led Inc. coverage of the trial of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, and Sam Altman's departure and return to OpenAI
• reported the scoop that the founders of Ample Hills Creamery had been fired by their board; the article was later referenced by The New York Times and other major media outlets
• profile company founders and US-based, privately held companies
• report on what small business owners need to know about technology, particularly artificial intelligence, crypto, cybersecurity, and the influence of Big Tech companies
• represent the magazine at conferences and industry events Show less

• contributed to the Business and Ideas sections of Wired.com, reporting on US-China relations, Chinese technology firms, technology regulations, and the future of the office
• interviewed subjects such as European Commission Executive Vice President Margrethe Vestager and Chinese author Ning Ken
• conducted research in Chinese, and using US government documents and databases such as Nexis
• produced the twice-weekly Fast Forward newsletter about breakthroughs in AI, science, and… Show more

• contributed to the Business and Ideas sections of Wired.com, reporting on US-China relations, Chinese technology firms, technology regulations, and the future of the office
• interviewed subjects such as European Commission Executive Vice President Margrethe Vestager and Chinese author Ning Ken
• conducted research in Chinese, and using US government documents and databases such as Nexis
• produced the twice-weekly Fast Forward newsletter about breakthroughs in AI, science, and technology Show less

• fact-checked articles for The New York Times Magazine, including cover stories on schooling during the coronavirus pandemic and the effects climate change on American communities
• analyzed multiple sources of information for consistency and credibility, including conducting background interviews and reviewing transcripts, media reports, government documents, academic research, and court papers
• suggested editorial changes to ensure articles are error-free and thoroughly reported

• wrote cables, night notes, and other correspondence to keep State Department officials informed about important developments in Taiwan politics, including a cable that was forwarded to the Secretary of State
• contributed to reporting on Taiwan’s presidential primaries, U.S. arms sales to Taiwan, President Tsai Ing-wen’s transit of the United States, and the role of online influence campaigns in domestic politics
• supported political officers as a note-taker at meetings with high-level… Show more

• wrote cables, night notes, and other correspondence to keep State Department officials informed about important developments in Taiwan politics, including a cable that was forwarded to the Secretary of State
• contributed to reporting on Taiwan’s presidential primaries, U.S. arms sales to Taiwan, President Tsai Ing-wen’s transit of the United States, and the role of online influence campaigns in domestic politics
• supported political officers as a note-taker at meetings with high-level officials, politicians, and academics
• assisted at events at the residences of the director and deputy director
• composed social media posts that promoted U.S. policy and American Institute in Taiwan in the community; one Facebook post was among the week’s most shared, with a total reach of more than 19,000 views
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• promoted from freelancer to head of the research department in three years
• fact-checked many of the magazine’s most high-profile and sensitive articles, such as a cover story about human-rights lawyer Amal Clooney, the first major profile of Chelsea Manning, and a feature on Yazidi women in Iraq
• worked closely with senior editors and writers to maintain each author’s voice while addressing legal concerns and issues of accuracy, fairness, tone, and cultural sensitivity
• trained… Show more

• promoted from freelancer to head of the research department in three years
• fact-checked many of the magazine’s most high-profile and sensitive articles, such as a cover story about human-rights lawyer Amal Clooney, the first major profile of Chelsea Manning, and a feature on Yazidi women in Iraq
• worked closely with senior editors and writers to maintain each author’s voice while addressing legal concerns and issues of accuracy, fairness, tone, and cultural sensitivity
• trained and managed full-time employees and freelancers, imparting best practices for fact-checking and fostering smooth communication with other magazine departments
• wrote food and travel articles for Vogue and Vogue.com, anticipating trends such as the revival of Asbury Park as a summer destination and the wave of Hawaiian restaurants opening on the U.S. Mainland
• contributed to editing the book Food in Vogue (Abrams, 2017)
• fact-checked books, special projects, and official correspondence
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• covered travel, food, health, and music for Billboard, Every Day with Rachael Ray, Condé Nast Traveler, and MensFitness.com
• fact-checked more than 500 reviews for Allure.com’s Beauty Product Finder, including assessing products’ key ingredients and helping develop an ingredients glossary
• worked as a freelance researcher for Vogue and Woman’s Day
• planned and executed the PR campaign for Chinese alternative-folk band Shanren’s first U.S. tour, securing coverage in The Washington… Show more

• covered travel, food, health, and music for Billboard, Every Day with Rachael Ray, Condé Nast Traveler, and MensFitness.com
• fact-checked more than 500 reviews for Allure.com’s Beauty Product Finder, including assessing products’ key ingredients and helping develop an ingredients glossary
• worked as a freelance researcher for Vogue and Woman’s Day
• planned and executed the PR campaign for Chinese alternative-folk band Shanren’s first U.S. tour, securing coverage in The Washington Post, National Geographic’s world music website, and the Huffington Post Show less

• contributed to Newsweek’s China blogs, reporting on volunteerism after the Sichuan earthquake, the Beijing Olympics, and environmental activism
• created the PR campaign for the first Beijing 798 Biennale, working with Chinese and international artists and curators and garnering coverage in The New York Times, international art publications, and local outlets
• wrote for English-language publications such as The Beijinger, China International Business, and MillionaireAsia, covering… Show more

• contributed to Newsweek’s China blogs, reporting on volunteerism after the Sichuan earthquake, the Beijing Olympics, and environmental activism
• created the PR campaign for the first Beijing 798 Biennale, working with Chinese and international artists and curators and garnering coverage in The New York Times, international art publications, and local outlets
• wrote for English-language publications such as The Beijinger, China International Business, and MillionaireAsia, covering environmental issues, fashion, and Chinese contemporary art Show less

• oversaw monthly music coverage for the print magazine, reporting on the burgeoning independent music scene
• planned a music showcase with performers Hanggai and Xiao He that gave many foreigners in Beijing their first exposure to local folk musicians
• edited a special music edition of the magazine and commissioned a local illustrator for the cover, which was turned into a limited-edition print
• raised the magazine’s profile through a popular weekly newsletter and event… Show more

• oversaw monthly music coverage for the print magazine, reporting on the burgeoning independent music scene
• planned a music showcase with performers Hanggai and Xiao He that gave many foreigners in Beijing their first exposure to local folk musicians
• edited a special music edition of the magazine and commissioned a local illustrator for the cover, which was turned into a limited-edition print
• raised the magazine’s profile through a popular weekly newsletter and event sponsorships
• produced and edited articles and event listings for TimeOutBeijing.com
• worked with partners in London and Chinese developers to ensure a smooth website redesign and relaunch
• coordinated a project to provide Time Out listings on Nokia phones Show less

• managed editorial content for WomansDay.com, including launching new blogs, creating email newsletters, and bringing new writers to the site
• worked with syndication partners such as Yahoo, leading to a steady increase in web traffic
• wrote, edited, and assigned articles, focusing on food, health, and home content; conducted interviews with celebrities such as Jennifer Garner and Kerry Washington
• managed one assistant and interns

• fact-checked articles including health features, first-person essays, and fashion credits
• wrote book reviews for the magazine
• filled in for the research director when she was out of the office

• promoted to help launch For Me, a Woman’s Day spinoff for women in their 20’s and 30’s
• contributed to brainstorming sessions about the content and tone of the new magazine
• assigned articles for the For Me career section, working with writers to develop and refine their work
• hired and supervised freelancers at For Me; managed the freelance budget
• wrote health and travel articles
• verified facts for health, home maintenance, self-help, and exercise articles
• filled… Show more

• promoted to help launch For Me, a Woman’s Day spinoff for women in their 20’s and 30’s
• contributed to brainstorming sessions about the content and tone of the new magazine
• assigned articles for the For Me career section, working with writers to develop and refine their work
• hired and supervised freelancers at For Me; managed the freelance budget
• wrote health and travel articles
• verified facts for health, home maintenance, self-help, and exercise articles
• filled in for the Woman’s Day research director when she was out of the office
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• proofread documents for legal translation company