Emily Poenisch

Chief Content Officer at CORE:

Emily Poenisch has a strong work history in the media industry. Emily is currently working as the Chief Content Officer at CORE, a position they have held since December 2022. Prior to that, they served as the Global Director of Culture and Events at CORE from September 2021 to December 2022.

Before joining CORE, Emily founded a media consultancy called Hook + Reel in 2015. At Hook + Reel, they specialized in identifying trends, editorial planning, content production, branded content, talent, events, and awards season. Their clients included prominent organizations such as Netflix, Condé Nast, Producers Guild of America, and Hearst.

Emily also gained valuable experience at NBC News, where they worked as a News Editor and Producer for Maria Shriver's program "The Interview" from December 2013 to December 2014. Additionally, they held the role of Senior West Coast Editor at GQ Magazine from April 2010 to November 2013. In this role, they successfully negotiated GQ covers, oversaw Hollywood profiles and fashion shoots, and directed and interviewed talent for highly trafficked videos.

Earlier in their career, Emily worked at Vanity Fair as an Associate Editor for the West Coast from 2004 to 2008. Emily also served as an Advisor for Editorial and Entertainment Partnerships at Vanity Fair from 2008 to 2010. During their time at Vanity Fair, they played a key role in casting and negotiating ambitious Hollywood portfolios and celebrity cover stories. Emily also covered events such as the Writers' Strike and Sundance Film Festival as a writer.

Emily Poenisch's education history includes attaining a BA Honors degree in English Literature from UCL. Emily also attended Taunton School, but no specific degree or field of study is mentioned.

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