
Hello friends, I’m Charlie Carballo.
Storyteller and
strategist who drives real change.
With 15+ years of experience driving audience growth through compelling and credible content, I bring a hands-on approach to writing, editing, producing and optimizing stories that resonate — always guided by sound editorial standards and an eye on the metrics that matter.
- Editorial Strategy
- Branding & Social Media
- Audience Growth
- Traffic & Revenue
- Budgeting & Revenue Model Development
- Cross-Platform Content Production (Web, Print,
Newsletter, Social, Multimedia) - Metrics & Performance Analytics
- SEO, Metadata, Technical Content Optimization
- Team Recruitment, Training & Retention
- Community Listening & Stakeholder Outreach
- Strategic Partnerships & Collaborations
- Innovative Tech Integration (AI, Product Testing)
- Project Management & Newsroom Workflow Leadership
Transforming Stories Into Impact
Accomplished editorial leader with experience in driving audience growth, indirect revenue, SEO strategy and multi-platform content optimization at leading media brands, including WWD, Beauty Inc, Footwear News, iHeartRadio and NY Post. Proven success in managing editorial teams, enhancing user engagement and producing metrics-driven content. Skilled in utilizing analytics tools to inform content decisions and optimize digital presence. Deep expertise in entertainment, lifestyle, community and news reporting.

My Resume
Education
Bachelor of Science, Journalism
University of Florida
WWD, Executive Digital Director
Executive Digital Director – WWD, Beauty Inc & Footwear News
Sept 2021 – June 2025
Digital Director – Footwear News
Sept 2018 – Sept 2021
Senior Digital Editor / West Coast Editor – Footwear News
Mar 2016 – Sept 2018
- Promoted 3 times in 5 years for delivering consistent, measurable digital growth and brand transformation.
- Led comprehensive SEO strategy across two high-traffic brands, identifying high-opportunity keyword clusters and optimizing content for search intent, featured snippets, and SERP ranking.
- Increased programmatic revenue by scaling evergreen, SEO-driven editorial calendars and optimizing existing content libraries.
- Oversaw SEO optimization for breaking news, red carpet coverage and trend pieces, achieving record-breaking traffic spikes and viral social lift.
- Supervised and upskilled a digital team, including editors and freelancers; built scalable content production workflows powered by performance data.
- Developed integrated editorial-commerce content, aligning search demand with product recommendations to drive revenue and conversions.
- Collaborated with development teams on site speed, structured data, Core Web Vitals and indexation issues to boost crawlability and UX, and alignment with Google E-E-A-T specifications.
- Wrote, edited and assigned stories.
Connection III Entertainment — Associate Editor
2015 – 2016
- Developed and managed content for nationally syndicated TV properties “Made in Hollywood” and more; conducted red carpet interviews and led SEO optimization.
- Collaborated with production crews and video editors to create multi-platform content supporting internal brand initiatives.
- Interviewed talent and reported on TV, film and red carpet events, contributing to timely content rollouts and social video engagement.
iHeartRadio, Content Coordinator / Online Producer
iHeartRadio2011 – 2014
- Managed daily editorial operations for iHeartRadio sites, boosting local SEO rankings through keyword-targeted news posts and high-engagement social campaigns.
- Increased newsletter open rates and traffic through optimized subject lines and A/B tested content layouts.
- Coded landing pages and web features using HTML/CSS and Dreamweaver.
- Produced multimedia landing pages for sweepstakes, contests and regional events using HTML/CSS and branded CMS tools.
- Bridged on-air promotions with digital storytelling for greater listener retention and user conversion.
- Conducted interviews and performed daily news reporting for Star 94.1 and Pride Radio.
New York Post, Designer and Contributor
New York Post2007 – 2010
- Produced print layouts for the NY Post’s weekend features/entertainment section, while also conducting news reporting and entertainment stories for NYPost.com’s Tempo Latino vertical, optimized for search and syndication.
- Interviewed high-profile talent and packaged stories with SEO-focused headlines and metadata.
Core Competencies
- Digital Content Strategy: Developing and executing content plans that align with audience interests and business goals.
- SEO & Analytics: Utilizing tools like Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Google Trends and SEMrush to drive organic traffic and improve search rankings.
- Content Management Systems (CMS): Proficient in WordPress VIP and Dreamweaver for content creation and site management.
- Multimedia Production: Creating and editing video and audio content for digital platforms.
- Social Media Engagement: Developing strategies to increase audience interaction across platforms.
- Team Leadership: Managing editorial teams to produce high-quality content under tight deadlines.
- E-Commerce Integration (Affiliate, Shoppable Content) and newsletters
- Keyword Research and Content Gap Analysis
- Information Architecture
- Feature Writing and Content Franchises
- Analytics-Driven Story Ideation
- Cross-Platform Storytelling (Web, Video, Social)
- Led content development and compliance for mission-driven content supporting both external brand objectives and internal communication needs.
- Championed inclusive storytelling that elevated diverse voices.
- Supervised editorial interns and junior staff, mentoring them through content development cycles.
- Built robust communication strategies for large-scale cultural moments and industry events.
- A deep understanding of entrepreneurial storytelling and service journalism.
- A data-driven approach to editorial, balanced by a human-centric tone.
- An eye for what’s next—AI agents, social video, newsletter growth and emerging audience touchpoints.
- A newsroom-tested leader who builds, mentors and inspires high-impact digital teams.
- A knack for turning strategy into execution—and execution into results.
Technical Skills
- Analytics & SEO Tools: Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Google Trends, SEMrush, Comscore, Omniture, Chartbeat, Parsely, CrowdTangle
- CMS & Platforms: WordPress, Dreamweaver
- Tech & Optimization: HTML/CSS, schema markup, metadata, Core Web Vitals, ChatGPT, Jasper
- Social & Content Tools: Hootsuite, Social Flow, Spike Newswhip, Sprout Social
- Design & Multimedia: Photoshop, InDesign, Audacity
- Project Management: Slack, Airtable, Asana, Trello
Portfolio




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