Rebecca Shalam

Rebecca Shalam has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning several industries.

Rebecca currently holds two roles at The Acceleration Project (TAP), a nonprofit organization focused on empowering under-resourced small business owners. As the Director of Marketing, they are responsible for creating innovative messaging, collateral, and managing publicity. Additionally, as a Consultant at TAP, Rebecca provides high-caliber consulting services to small businesses and entrepreneurs in underserved communities.

Rebecca also worked as an NFT Curator at HUG and owned their own business, Snack Bowery.

Prior to these roles, Rebecca worked as a Freelance Editorial and Marketing Consultant, driving business growth and performance improvements for key brands. Rebecca worked on various platforms, including digital, video, and social media, developing public relations, strategic marketing, product launches, trend forecasting, special event production, and celebrity bookings.

Rebecca has notable experience in the publishing industry. Rebecca worked as an Entertainment Editor at Hearst Magazines, Dr. Oz, The Good Life, where they created compelling editorial content, booked celebrities, and oversaw budgeting activities. Rebecca also served as an Entertainment Director at Prevention Magazine, where they strategically managed entertainment and editorial content and forged partnerships with television shows and health-related organizations.

Earlier in their career, Rebecca held the position of Editorial Projects Director at Lucky Magazine, where they managed schedules, produced editorial events, and conducted data research analysis. Rebecca also worked as a Special Projects Editor at Marie Claire, cultivating relationships with the entertainment community and spearheading special interest campaigns.

Rebecca's career began at Entertainment Tonight, where they worked as a Senior Producer. In this role, they handled various production aspects, including breaking news coverage, content development, and talent coordination.

Overall, Rebecca Shalam's work experience showcases their expertise in marketing, consulting, publishing, and production, highlighting their strong skills in strategic planning, relationship management, and content creation.

Rebecca Shalam completed their Bachelor's Degree in Economics from the University of Vermont between 1987 and 1991. In 2019, they attended Columbia Business School and obtained a certification in Digital Business Leadership. Rebecca further pursued their education at Columbia Business School in 2020 and completed the Digital Business Leadership Program. Additionally, in January 2022, Rebecca obtained a certification in Learning Notion from LinkedIn.