ELIZABETH BLOSFIELD
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​The Adult Ballet Studio
Between the Lines
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Carrier Management Articles
Insurance Journal Articles
Insurance Journal TV

​Risk Magazine
 
Nasdaq energy futures face questions over 'artificial' volume
   Ex-Barclays fixed income head builds commodity hedge fund
CFTC moving to amend position limits rule, sources say


The Kent Stater
Historic houses in Kent soon to be demolished
Too loud and you'll pay 
Kent's criminal activity nuisance ordinance: helpful or harmful?
Recruitment budgets: athletics vs. academics


Features
Keeping the Faith: Artist Kollier Din-Bangura Explores Adversity, Hope, Humanity
Problem solving, exploration, change: Gallaudet students reach for the stars
A crisis within a crisis: how COVID-19 is driving the opioid epidemic
Young brokerage founder seeks to target 'underserved' high net worth space
100 years, four generations of leadership 
Ex-CFO of bankrupt Enron offers D&O lessons from accounting's 'gray areas'
100-year-old founder of Cross Insurance remains committed to family business


Reviews
ARB's Wonderment Celebrates the Magic of the Mind with Whimsy and Drama
Creative Forces -- A Vibrant, Energetic Season Opener for NJ Ballet
The Nutcracker Suite by Dorrance Dance Turns NY City Center into a Jazz Haven
Ronald K. Brown's EVIDENCE Celebrates 40 Years with Return to The Joyce Theater

Creative Writing
I am a landmark 
Neighbor helping neighbor
Seeing NYC return to life during the pandemic gave me hope

Beyond expectations
Falling in and out of love with New York City 
Love me like Manhattan in the cold
I went to Romania and realized it's already 3018 over there ​

Resume

Media Experience
Carrier Management - Deputy Editor - January 2022 - present - New York, N.Y.
  • quarterly insurance trade magazine with a national circulation of 10,000
  • meet quarterly production deadlines, source and manage features content from reporters and freelancers for the print magazine and website
  • conduct research and interviews, network with industry professionals, collect and analyze data and public records
  • write and edit news and feature stories for the print magazine and website in current AP Style, stay on top of market updates and trends
  • upload content to the website and social media platforms
  • source and manage multimedia content, curate and host video and audio interviews, webinars and summits
  • host of Between the Lines video series – an insurance news program featuring expert interviews
  • creator and host of The Insuring Cyber Podcast - an award-winning cyber and insurance podcast 
  • creator and managing editor of bi-monthly emailed cyber insurance newsletter with a circulation of 11,000
  • managing editor of bi-monthly InsurTech newsletter with a circulation of 12,000
Insurance Journal  - East Editor - August 2016 - January 2022 - New York, N.Y.
  • bi-monthly trade publication with a national circulation of 47,000
  • conduct research and interviews, network with industry professionals, collect and analyze data and public records
  • write and edit breaking news and feature stories in current AP Style, stay on top of market updates and trends
  • upload stories and multimedia content to the website and social media platforms
  • record video interviews and live web broadcasts for Insurance Journal TV
  • creator and host of The Insuring Cyber Podcast - an award-winning cyber and insurance podcast
  • meet bi-monthly production deadlines, source illustrations, manage content for the East section of the magazine
  • creator and managing editor for bi-monthly emailed cyber insurance newsletter with a circulation of 9,000
EnergyRisk  - Energy and Commodities Reporter - March - August 2016 - New York, N.Y.
  • subscription-based monthly trade publication 
  • conduct research and interviews, network with industry professionals, collect and analyze data and public records
  • write and edit in-depth feature and analysis stories in current AP Style, stay on top of market updates and trends
  • upload stories and multimedia content to the website and social media platforms
 Real Estate Finance & Investment  - Commercial Property Reporter - August 2014 - March 2016 - New York, N.Y.
  • subscription-based weekly trade publication with a circulation of 5,000
  • conduct research and interviews, network with industry professionals, gather and work with data
  • write and edit breaking news and feature stories in current AP Style, plan monthly networking events
  • upload stories and multimedia content to the website and social media platforms
Salem Communications - Radio Promotions Intern - summer 2012 and summer 2013 - Cleveland, Ohio
  • assist in taking promotional photos and managing social media sites for 95.5
  • organize, plan and execute promotional events for several radio stations
  • assist with daily radio broadcasting and production for 95.5
Kent Stater - City Government Reporter - August - December 2013 - Kent, Ohio
  • independent, student-run daily newspaper with a circulation of 8-10,000
  • conduct research and interviews, file public records requests and work with databases
  • write and edit news stories in current AP style
  • take photos, upload stories and multimedia content to the website and update social media sites
TV2-KSU - Entertainment Reporter/Assistant Producer - August 2011-June 2013 - Kent, Ohio
  • independent, student-run, Portage County television station
  • operate camera, lighting and sound equipment
  • write scripts, press releases, teases, anchor intros and tag-lines for TV and the web
  • conduct research and interviews, edit news packages and assist in organizing 30-minute newscasts
Flo’ on the Go - Travel Reporter - August-December 2012 - Florence, Italy
  • travel and lifestyle online magazine
  • conduct interviews, research, write and edit news stories in current AP style
Education 
  • Bachelor of Science, Broadcast News -  Kent State University, December 2013 
  • Honors - Trustee scholarship, KSU College of Communication and Information study abroad scholarship, Dean’s list     ​
Honors and Affiliations
  • 2022 Gold National ASBPE Award of Excellence for live cybersecurity webinar​
  • 2021 Gold Regional ASBPE Award of Excellence for coronavirus pandemic coverage​
  • 2023, 2022 Silver and 2021 Bronze Regional ASBPE Awards of Excellence for the Insuring Cyber Podcast
  • 2023, 2019 Bronze Regional ASBPE Award of Excellence for government coverage
  • 2023 International Women's Podcast Awards nominee for the Insuring Cyber Podcast
  • Speaker at 2024 Insuretech Connect Conference in Las Vegas
  • Speaker at IASA Xchange 2022 in Baltimore
  • ​Speaker at InsurTech New York's 2021 Accelerator Education Day
  • WNYC's "The Takeaway" on NPR - guest interview, business interruption insurance segment
  • Society of Professional Journalists - member since 2020 
  • American Society of Business Publication Editors  - member since 2016
Skills
Writing (broadcast, AP style and creative), editing, grammar, public relations, social media, multimedia journalism, database reporting, technological skills including typing, basic photo, audio and video editing, Audacity, Photoshop, InDesign, Avid, Asana, WordPress and all Microsoft programs, speech and interpersonal communication, sales and marketing, customer service, magazine layout, design and production, event planning, content management, podcast and webcast production
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