Simone S. Oliver

Senior Vice President, Digital Content at BET

Simone S. Oliver has a diverse and extensive work experience in the media industry. Simone S. recently joined BET Networks, a subsidiary of ViacomCBS Inc., as the Senior Vice President of Digital Content. Prior to this, they served as the Global Editor-in-Chief at Refinery29, Inc. from 2020 to 2022.

Simone also worked as an Adjunct Professor at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University from 2018 to 2022. Before that, they held a role at Facebook as the Strategic Partner Development for Magazine & Lifestyle Partnerships from 2017 to 2020.

In 2016, Simone worked at Condé Nast as the Editorial Digital Director for Allure, leading the digital reinvention of the brand and managing a team of 20. Simone S. exceeded the brand's traffic, engagement, and revenue goals during their tenure.

Prior to joining Condé Nast, Simone had a significant tenure at The New York Times, where they held various roles such as Growth Strategy Editor, Digital Fashion Editor, Senior Fashion & Styles Web Producer/Journalist, and News Assistant.

Simone began their career as an intern at The New York Times Student Journalism Institute in 2003.

Overall, Simone S. Oliver's work experience highlights their expertise in digital content, editorial strategy, and partnership development in the media industry.

Simone S. Oliver attended Howard University from 1999 to 2003 where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in English. Additionally, they obtained a certification in Google Analytics in 2015.

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  • Senior Vice President, Digital Content

    October, 2022 - present

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