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

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Education

Bachelor of Science, Journalism
University of Florida

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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.
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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.
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iHeartRadio, Content Coordinator / Online Producer

iHeartRadio

2011 – 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.
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New York Post, Designer and Contributor

New York Post

2007 – 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.
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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

Contact Me

Whether you’re looking to elevate your brand’s voice, build a content strategy that drives real results, or need an experienced editor to bring clarity and impact to your stories — I’d love to connect.