Molly A. Masland

Consultant at Motive Search

Molly A. Masland has a diverse work experience that spans over several industries. Molly A. is currently working as a Consultant at Motive Search Inc., a boutique retained executive search consultancy that specializes in global C- and V-level assignments. Molly previously held roles as an Associate Consultant and Principal Analyst at the same company.

Prior to their current role, Molly worked as a Senior Editor at Lighthouse Editorial, where they provided creative development, editing, research, and marketing services for authors of nonfiction books and articles.

Molly A. also has extensive experience in the multimedia industry, having worked as a Senior Editor & Project Manager at Think-a-Tron Media, LLC. In this role, they managed assignments for a global multimedia company, overseeing live-event webcasting, TV commercials, and other film production services. Molly was responsible for developing narrative content, writing video scripts, and preparing project bids and proposals for clients such as Amazon, Hasbro, Microsoft, and more.

Before joining Think-a-Tron Media, Molly worked as a Freelance Writer/Editor, providing editorial services to a range of clients, including authors, NGOs, corporations, and academic institutions. Molly A. managed multiple projects within tight budgets and deadlines, ensuring accuracy and consistency of style across different media platforms.

Molly also has experience in the news industry, having worked as a Lead Health Producer/Editor at MSNBC. In this role, they coordinated daily health news coverage, produced editorial content, researched and wrote original health stories, assigned and edited articles, and developed editorial calendars. Molly attended national science and medical conferences as part of their role.

Additionally, Molly worked as a Nonprofit Media Specialist as a freelance writer. Molly A. wrote appeal letters, white papers, online content, press releases, and newsletters for nonprofit clients, specifically targeting multiple donor groups for international NGOs operating in the U.S.

Earlier in their career, Molly worked as a News Producer/Writer/Editor at MSNBC, where they produced home pages and news sections, edited articles and special reports, and guided news coverage during production shifts. Molly A. researched and wrote original stories for various sections and appeared on NBC Nightly News, MSNBC-TV, and local NBC affiliates.

Molly's career started with a Business News Internship at Bloomberg BNA and an English Instructor role at Hefei University of Technology.

Overall, Molly A. Masland has a strong background in executive search, publishing, multimedia production, freelance writing and editing, and news production. Their experiences have honed their skills in research, writing, editing, project management, and client service.

Molly A. Masland has a Master's Degree in Communications - Journalism from Stanford University. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor's Degree in Russian & International Studies from the University of Washington. Molly also attended Reed College, where they studied International Studies. Molly A. completed their high school education at Phillips Academy in Andover, MA.

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  • Consultant

    May 1, 2023 - present

  • Associate Consultant & Principal Analyst

    December, 2020

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