William Lankford: in San Francisco, CA
William Lankford

San Francisco | United States
Skills
No information
Interests
Collecting vinyl.
Crate digging for vinyl records.
Playing guitar and piano.
Major bookworm.
Collecting surfboards.
Work experience
CBS/KPIX/Paramount Pictures
Web Producer/Digital Producer/YouTube Producer-Retention Strategist | 12/2023 - 10/2024
• Managed and oversaw content published on the network's digital platforms, including the website, mobile apps, and social media channels, using editorial judgment to enhance audience engagement
• Created and managed engaging content that increased user interaction and streamlined workflows across digital platforms
• Utilized SEO strategies and analytics tools to optimize content visibility and track performance, leading to improved audience
engagement
• Coordinated and collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless multimedia integration and content delivery
• Integrated multimedia elements into digital content to enhance user experience and engagement across platforms
• Applied editorial judgment to enhance content quality and ensure alignment with audience interests, resulting in increased engagement
• Managed and coordinated the delivery of digital news content across multiple platforms, ensuring timely updates and improved
audience reach
• Created, managed, and optimized content for digital streaming audiences, enhancing viewer engagement and retention
• Managed live and on-demand content, ensuring seamless streaming experiences and increased viewer satisfaction
• Edited and assembled video content using multimedia tools, improving visual storytelling and audience engagement
• Wrote engaging headlines, descriptions, and metadata using editorial judgment to enhance content visibility and audience engagement
• Engaged audiences by integrating multimedia content and simplifying workflows, resulting in increased viewer interaction and
retention
• Improved SEO and discoverability by optimizing video content and metadata, leading to higher search rankings and increased
viewership
• Monitored analytics using tools like Google Analytics to track performance and inform content strategy, resulting in data-driven
decisions
• Managed, produced, and optimized video content for the CBS YouTube channel, enhancing viewer engagement and channel growth
through strategic content management
• Tailored content for digital audiences by leveraging YouTube's unique platform features, increasing audience engagement
• Edited and repackaged broadcast content to enhance multimedia integration and improve viewer retention
• Created original content using editorial judgment and simplified workflows, leading to increased content engagement
• Developed thumbnails and titles that enhanced click-through rates and audience engagement
• Optimized SEO and keywords to improve search visibility and drive more traffic to digital content
• Enhanced audience retention by implementing targeted content strategies and engaging multimedia elements, leading to increased
viewer engagement
• Utilized end screens and cards to guide viewers to additional content, enhancing viewer retention and channel interaction
• Monitored video performance using analytics tools to identify trends and optimize content strategy, resulting in improved video reach
and engagement
• Developed a data-driven content strategy by analyzing viewer data, which led to more targeted content creation and increased audience
engagement
• Conducted A/B testing to evaluate content variations, leading to optimized video formats and improved viewer retention
• Coordinated cross-platform content distribution using multimedia integration to enhance audience engagement and streamline workflows, resulting in improved content reach and viewer interaction
• Leveraged trending topics to create engaging content that increased audience interaction and improved SEO performance
International Code Council
Writer, Editor, Copywriter| Freelance | 04/2020 - 10/2022
• Contributed to the editorial column by creating engaging content using SEO strategies, enhancing audience engagement
• Supervised staff and freelance writers, streamlining workflows to improve content quality and delivery timelines
• Conducted and wrote interviews with employees in and around building safety and building code officials
Juxtapoz Art Magazine/ Thrasher Skateboard Magazine
Writer, Editor, Internship | 08/2017 - 11/2018
• Transcribed print and online articles, and wrote and edited press releases, enhancing content accuracy and audience engagement
• Assisted with submissions from artists for print and potential online publication content, streamlining the workflow and ensuring
high-quality content integration
Gross Magazine
Music Editor| Copywriter| Freelance | 09/2016 - 05/2017
• Edited, copyedited, and wrote all print and online content, ensuring consistency and quality across platforms
• Composed, revised, and proofread all stories and articles before distribution, enhancing content accuracy and engagement
• Prepared, rewrote, and edited copy to improve readability while verifying facts, dates, and statistics, ensuring high editorial standards
Soma Magazine
Managing Editor | 06/2013 - 07/2015
• Reported on beauty, fashion, entertainment, and lifestyle stories, enhancing audience engagement and increasing readership
• Coordinated editorial photoshoots with the production department, ensuring seamless collaboration and high-quality visual content
• Prepared and edited copy to improve readability, resulting in clearer communication and increased reader satisfaction
• Managed writers, remote freelancers, designers, media specialists, and production staff
• Increased advertiser satisfaction rates by 30% resulting from improved content alignment.
• Boosted magazine subscription revenue by 25% through strategic content partnerships.
• Elevated brand visibility by 50% by initiating a comprehensive rebranding campaign.